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[TR] Mt. Jefferson- South Ridge 9/30/2006


dinomyte

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Climb: Mt. Jefferson-South Ridge

 

Date of Climb: 9/30/2006

 

Trip Report:

Kevin Matlock and I climbed Jeff this weekend. We hiked in and bivied at Shale Lake on Friday, and got up at 4:00 am for the climb. We bushwhacked to a point on the South Ridge, just north of Goat Peak and climbed up the ridge to the top. The rest of the TR is in pictures:

 

Here is the goal - Jeff through the trees.

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The rock on the south ridge was absolutely solid. Great footing all the way. No choss at all.

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The Terrible Traverse was also solid. Lots of great holds and no exposure whatsoever!

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I didn't have to wait in line 20 minutes behind a group of Mazamas on the summit pitch. And the rock was not covered in snow and ice.

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Perhaps the glacier route would have been better. No crevasses at all.

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I was visibly disappointed to be back at the Red Saddle in one piece, after crossing the Traverse again.

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The celebratory beers back at the truck were barely drinkable!

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Obviously, I'm being a bit sarcastic here. Worst rock I've ever seen. I would suggest climbing earlier in the season.

 

Gear Notes:

No pads, no helmets....just balls. Just kidding, of course we had helmets!

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got half way through the TR and thought "what the fuck is he talking about????" or "was I on some other climb???".

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Worst rock I've ever seen. I would suggest climbing earlier in the season.

 

what he said.

also don't be taken in by the idea of a climbers trail to/from Hunts cove. hellno3d.gif

instead just invest the extra 1/2 mile or so and take the PCT.

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