dirtwigle Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backcountrydog Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 don't know, but I don't think "First Winter Ascents" count this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleblebleb Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 In any case you better get your ass in gear cause spring starts on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_h Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT_B Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daler Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 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!! Â dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Anderson Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 The variatioon to the left is nice. Â 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Why would you want to toss it? The descent is so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 the upper portion of the route is slabby and hauling/jugging with said bag SUXXOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT_B Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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