Cpt.Caveman Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Climb: TR Smiff rox tower-Some Tower Date of Climb: 3/20/2004 Trip Report: That sky ridge route is killer for the grade.. I really liked the hand traverse pitch .. Take cams and a 60 meter rope to rap off the top of the tower. The summit tower has a rap station near the ridge crest or northeast corner and the route can be rapped with 60m slings. It's definitely not any longer rated R and fun. I waddunt about to take a run on the route Jeff and Eric had up but thanks. We had fun and nice seein ya.. Even got some Warshington climbing on granite today to top the weekend off.. later dudes Gear Notes: 60 meter rope and cams and chocks. Approach Notes: In da book. Book rates R but no longer R due to new anchors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jja Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Is that the left skyline as you're looking at Asterik Pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Good weather, great climb! Sky Ridge has an awesome position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 Yes that is the one- left skyline of Asterkisser Pass. It's done from the belay niche in only 2 long pitches.. I took some nice photos but they are not developed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 The attached picture is of Mr. Caveman on the traverse pitch (pretty sure...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 Yep me or my bud. Thanks for the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryland_moore Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 The Skydive variation is also fun. Goes at 10c and instead of doing the traverse for the second pitch you head straight up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted March 23, 2004 Author Share Posted March 23, 2004 I dont disagree- but that traverse was my favorite pitch. Do one then rap and do the other to see them both ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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