kukuzka1

Yeah I seen that ice line above the N face bowl too, well worth a look for future parties. Index in winter... what's not to like?

Puts you and Colin's car to car sub 24 hour winter traverse in perspective although you did use aid.. Colin

Not exactly a hardman or in the 80's or in a assisted care facility yet but almost! good job finishing the crux pitch, I had twice tried to lead it and had to leave it, although I did top rope it. It's definitely some spicy climbing. I'm surprised you didn't see any of my gear I left(probably buried) although I liked the name I gave it a little better sorry about the huge photos, not sure what happened.

Don't give the rape bolters any ideas

The second photo is a great photo of the Index peaks, don't get that view photographed much.

Stuart West Ridge - more beta than you can use No kidding, you should of just told people where to put their hands and foot holds

That sexy photo of Goode shows the Beckey route(NE face?) It looks like it had a major rock collapse above the ice part, unless that's normal for how it looks in early Oct? looks kind of snarly, or the route could be a little left of that.

I loved this route, even if it was done in a major summer storm and we were benighted. Felt more like 5.9 to me although like with any route such as this many little variations are possible. Someone needs to snatch the FWA. Be a nice prize

Really? what routes dose Mr Smoot have for Buckner and Sherpa?

Looks like Smoot's to blame. People love lists did not read earlier comments so nevermind

Well at 5.11a/b maybe so but it would be 5.10 A1 if I tried it. hell these days probably 5.8 A1

Whats the grade? looks kinda interesting

Really? you can descend el cap with that many

I believe in early season it's because of icy places and snow covering some of the rap stations. Always thought of trying it in winter but never tried it. yet...