Wolf Peak Howling Ridge

[hanman]

Last Saturday, friend Packard and I climbed the Howling Ridge of Wolf Peak. This peak is located between Sperry and Vesper. We approached via Headlee Pass, and ascended notch between Wolf and Sperry, above a small lake. At the saddle, we headed west, a few hundred feet towards Wolf. A series of 3 50M raps gained the glacier scoured basin floor. A short hike to the base of the curved obvious ridge passed a small ice remnant. Nine pitches of excellent exposed ridge climbing were fairly straightforward and fun. We tried to stay as near to the crest as possible, and encountered an interesting slightly overhanging 5.8+ or 5.9 hand crack at P3. At some points, the ridge narrowed to 12" or so, similar to East Ridge Direct on Forbidden. Go get it before the snow flies...

 

Med rack to 3", slings, 50 M ropes, Descent is an easy walkoff to lake basin.

 

A fine day in the hills. Thanks Stephen!

 

No pics- each of two dolts forgot each of two cameras-

 

MH

[catbirdseat]

This is the 5800 ft summit? Interesting.

[Alpine_Dreamer]

Wow, Dan Jaffe (one of the FA's) will be happy! He was wondering earlier this summer if anyone had repeated it - it's a bit obscure. Beautiful area - nice job!

[hanman]

This climb was well worth the approach. It has a unique "thread the towers" section midway that was exceptional, but a bit loose. Trundling was performed where needed. It's pretty safe now. Thanks Dan J- great fun!

 

 

MH

[Rockdan]

Thanks guys.

 

Yes, I am still alive and kicking.

I did this route about a million years ago, and

to my knowledge this is the first repeat.

Glad you liked. I really enjoy this part of the

cascades! Keep climbing!

 

Cheers

Dan J.

aka: RockDan