Thin red beta

[dirtwigle]

Looking at the thin red line as an early season solo objective. As soon as the pass opens (should be early this year). Has anyone done it solo? Wanted to do it in winter but Im way to lazy to hump in any further than I have to.

[backcountrydog]

if u did do it in the winter...would it be the first winter ascent?? just wondering if it has been sent yet. a few yrs ago i was under the impression it had not seen a 'first winter ascent'.

anyone know?

[Lambone]

don't know, but I don't think "First Winter Ascents" count this year

[fleblebleb]

First winter ascents only count when it's the second and third year after a leap year and, uh, dammit, can't think of anything suitably far-fetched. It's winter! Go climb it!

[specialed]

Dude if you walked your ass all the way in there it defenitly qualifies as a "winter ascent." But, shit, might as well get a right on a sled eh? I haven't done Thin Red Line for some reason but I think it would be hard to solo, because its got lots of free climbing. But go do it anyway!!

[Buckaroo]

Watch that first pitch. I remember it being difficult route finding and sandbagged. Becky's says it's 5.8 but I felt like it was 5.9. That's as far as I've gotten on it for a variety of reasons, one being a partner that fell on the first pitch and broke his ankle. The only thing that kept him from groundfall was a #2 TCU.

[AlpineK]

In any case you better get your ass in gear cause spring starts on Friday.

[jason_h]

I've done TRL with a partner, it's a good route, like 9+ C2. Like mentioned above I think it would be a bit of a pain to solo as there is a lot of free climbing, the first pitch and then everything after M+M Ledge. Also if you are a fast solo climber it may not be too big a deal, but if you're planning on hauling I think it would be a huge pain, the uppper section would be terrible to haul especially without a partner to constantly kick the pig free. Have fun though, the middle aid pitches are super.

[MATT_B]

I too have been thinking about soloing this. Can I expect to see much traffic on a July or August weekend? Does it go clean? Can I link any pitches with a 60m rope? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[daler]

Steve House bolted a new line in between TRL and LC and it is a nice alternative to the first pitch of TRL. You still need a couple of pieces down low but then its bolted all the way. It goes at about 10+ and is super fun climbing. At the first anchor you can traverse right about 10 feet to the start of the second pitch of TRL. A much better start!!

 

dale

[Matt_Anderson]

The variatioon to the left is nice.

 

Also if you intend to haul more than you can carry when you get to the low angle stuff at the top, I would seriously consider tossing the pig and retrieving it after you get to M&M. My memory is that you should be able to look below you and see if anyone would be endangered. I can't remember any ledges that I would worry about the pig holding up on.

[catbirdseat]

Why would you want to toss it? The descent is so easy.

[erik]

the upper portion of the route is slabby and hauling/jugging with said bag SUXXOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

[MATT_B]

Go light! Why haul at all? What do all do you need? Water, some food, some storm gear, light jacket, hat, head lamp, batteries, duct tape, first aid kit, and a few other misc. things. Forget the sleeping bag, boom box, 6 changes of underware and all the heavy crap you would take on a longer route in the valley. It is only one night out. By the time you hit the slabby stuff you will have less than half the food and water you started with and your bag will be very light. Although this is assuming a summer climb. If you are jumping on it as soon as the road clears you may want to try a little different approach. If you do toss the bag you still have to go retreave it. If it is still there when you get down it may not be in one piece and I don't even want to think about clobbering someone. I'll pass on the air mail.