ken4ord Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Greg, maybe I'm getting my wires crossed, but I seem to recall doing the S. Ridge of Ingalls last year and apart from it being quite long, there was tons of exposure and one 5.7 crux move that I would definitely not like to fall on. Then again, maybe it was the SE Ridge?? Also, where would one downclimb? I rapped off the S. face and I can't imagine downclimbing it. Am I getting my orientation all mixed up here? You could always do Ingalls S. Ridge. It'd be a fairly simple downclimb off It's a 3rd and/or 4th class descent off the West side from what I remember. Also the S. Ridge didn't have any 5.7. BTW even though they call it the South Ridge, it is really a narrow low angle face broken up with cracks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGowans Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Greg, maybe I'm getting my wires crossed, but I seem to recall doing the S. Ridge of Ingalls last year and apart from it being quite long, there was tons of exposure and one 5.7 crux move that I would definitely not like to fall on. Then again, maybe it was the SE Ridge?? Also, where would one downclimb? I rapped off the S. face and I can't imagine downclimbing it. Am I getting my orientation all mixed up here? You could always do Ingalls S. Ridge. It'd be a fairly simple downclimb off It's a 3rd and/or 4th class descent off the West side from what I remember. Also the S. Ridge didn't have any 5.7. BTW even though they call it the South Ridge, it is really a narrow low angle face broken up with cracks.. Sorry for the thread drift. I looked up an old TR and it was the East ridge I was yammering on about. I rapped down the S. Ridge that yes, I'd agree is more like a low angle face. I wouldn't want to downclimb that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Also, where would one downclimb? I rapped off the S. face and I can't imagine downclimbing it. Am I getting my orientation all mixed up here? I think so. The S Ridge of Ingalls N Peak is 130m of climbing (so not "long" by Cascades standards). The "walkoff" (more of a downclimb) is to the West off the summit, avoiding the rap stations down the S Face. I've always preferred the raps, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 anybody been out to ingalls lately? is there still any snow around there? what about a traverse as a one-day venture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 (edited) uh never mind Edited August 11, 2004 by b-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 anybody been out to ingalls lately? is there still any snow around there? what about a traverse as a one-day venture? Kaia, yes. Check out Alpine Lakes forum. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 10 feet of fresh pooder, bring your snowshoes. And crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 10 feet of fresh pooder, bring your snowshoes. And crampons. I would be surprised if there was some still left, that you had to walk on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 sweet! i'll bring my at gear ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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