Ponzini Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) Climb: Tantalus- Date of Climb: 7/20/2006 Trip Report: A group of us from the BCMC climbed Tantalus by the North Ridge after approaching from Sigurd Creek, a long but scenic approach. After talking to several people, I think that Tantalus is easier as a 3 day trip via Sigurd Creek than by Lake Lovelywater (assuming you are on foot). We were away four days, and we also were able to climb Zenith and Pelion due to the perfect weather. Icefall between Pelion and Ossa from where the trail ends Pinnicle between Pelion and Ossa - still unclimbed? Our first view of Tantalus from the shoulder of Pelion, the north ridge faces the camera Climbing the snow slopes on the west side of the North Ridge Ridge climbing Final summit and head of the Rumbling Glacier The lower Tantalus range peaks and Howe Sound. The Witch's Tooth looked harder than the Class 4 as described by Fairley... Heading back along the ridge to camp Zenith from camp, it was a nice half day hike Tantalus from Zenith Summit ridge of Pelion Tantalus from Pelion All in all, a great trip to a remote yet close area with tons of moderate routes to climb. The North Ridge deserves to be climbed more from sea level, it's far more satisfying to drive back from Whistler and look across the valley and say "I climbed that" than "I flew to within a few hours of the top of that"! Gear Notes: Glacier gear, no rock gear needed Approach Notes: Sigurd Creek trail Edited August 2, 2006 by Ponzini Quote
G-spotter Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 If they didn't or couldn't place any pro, then they called it 4th class. Quote
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