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[TR] Forbidden Peak - West Ridge 6/12/2009


Tom Fralich

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Trip: Forbidden Peak - West Ridge

 

Date: 6/12/2009

 

Trip Report:

Bill Ayers and I climbed the West Ridge from a camp in Boston Basin. The route is in excellent condition and completely snow-free. The road is still gated at the Eldorado Trailhead, but the work crew told us they hope to have the road open by July 3. The trail to Boston Basin has minimal snow until about 300 ft below the basin, but is difficult to follow in spots due to heavy debris. We had better luck following the trail on the way down.

 

The snow was generally well consolidated getting up to the couloir. We never sunk in more than shin deep and the cramponing on the avalanche debris leading to the couloir was surprisingly good. Bergshrund crossing is easy, with steps in place in the couloir above. Some loose gravelly stuff led to the ridge. The ridge is dry and climbable in rock shoes or boots. We down-climbed most of the ridge, making 3 rappels from obvious fixed anchors. The couloir was easily downclimbed, but softening and balling at 10AM. Descent back to camp was quick (less than 1 hour).

 

We didn't have a camara, so there are no photos.

 

Gear Notes:

Small rack to 2 inches.

 

Approach Notes:

2.5 hours to Boston Basin with some tricky routefinding where the trail is obscured by debris.

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We didn't bring bikes a couple weeks ago when we headed up there and we were regretting it on the way back when a couple guys wizzed past us. seriously though, a cheap huffy is about 10 bucks at value village. pump the tires up and go for it. you don't even have to lock that piece of crap up!

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