wally Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 on the kautz route in mid june will we need extra ice tool and pro. do most of you hike around the cliff or repel on the decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmoss Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 You will certainly want some pickets and a couple of screws. A 2nd tool would be nice. When I did it the steep section was soft so we never had to set a belay. We down climbed the route. If it is icy, you will want to repel the steep section to the left of the ice cliff. RMI has been known to leave a fixed line there, but I would not depend on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I agree, it's not uncommon to encounter snow and or ice on the route that time of year. And sharpen your crampons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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