TrogdortheBurninator

the NF tags are still on the gear!!

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We were there on saturday. I thought that kicking steps up the steep ice by the cornice was the one of the most fun parts of the route. When we got there, there was a boot path from snowboarders to just below the cornice. I had to borrow a second axe from a partner for the first move from the ledge because the snow was too soft to support full body weight on my feet. The ice definitely justified toting the axe along.

Thanks everybody. It sounds like the 3rd pitch can be pretty snowy, will there likely be a snow free line through it?

I am a relatively new trad leader and I was planning to climb to tooth tomorrow with two friends. I was wondering if anyone had any info on the route's condition, and any special gear to bring. Is there still substantial snow on route that would require an axe or ice tool(s) or crampons? Would others who have climbed the route this time of year recommend climbing in shoes or boots? I checked past reports, but the most recent photos of the route were over a month old, and I figure things have probably dried up a lot since then. Also, any special approach suggestions (snow shoes etc). It sounds like the approach to pineapple pass is pretty steep, and some sort of traction might be useful. Thanks in advance.