AlpineMonkey Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yesterday kublaicon and I climbed King Kong Chimney and Umbrella Tree on Snow Creek Wall. What classic, classic routes. For descent we decided to try something new. From the top of the Snow Creek Wall we droped down the backside of the wall thinking we could hit Pearly Gates and then follow the trail out back to the cars. Well, just after droping over the top we hit a good trail and followed it down, making record time back to the cars. 1 hour and 20 min. at an easy pace from top of Snow Creek Wall to parking lot. From now on I'm descending this way. Has anyone else ever done this or heard of this descent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kublaicon Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009  The Quick Descent. Descended right skyline of SCW and then arrived at Pearly Gates  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfeitfake Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 That... is brilliant. I don't know why I didn't think of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nice, I scoped that descent last time I was up there thinking it has got to be easier, but didn't risk forging on unknown ground with my tired/less experienced partner. Thanks for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Craig you're so smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 About 10 min. after we droped down the backside we hit a trail. It looked like someone at sometime had put a lot of work into it, lots of deadfall had been cut out of the way. We followed this trail down to Pearly Gates and then out, very quick way down. No down climbing sketchy stuff, just mellow walking. Â I think if you descend the standard Snow Creek Wall walk down it takes at least an hour just to get to your packs, then you have to hike out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hiking out this way requires you carry all your shit up n' over though yes? excellent alpine trainign of course, but it leaves the poor goats nothign to chew on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2Go Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How about a little more info on the routes you climbed (e.g., grades, location, pictures, etc.). Looking to get on something other than the trade routes up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crillz Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 About 10 min. after we droped down the backside we hit a trail. It looked like someone at sometime had put a lot of work into it, lots of deadfall had been cut out of the way. We followed this trail down to Pearly Gates and then out, very quick way down. Â I believe there's some developed routes up above Squirrley Gates - that trail may have something to do with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I was just kidding about the classic climbing. It was more like moss filled cracks and dirty rock. Nothing to write about. Â Of course you do need to carry your gear up the wall if you decide to drop down the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Could you see any activity from the nesting falcons over in the closed area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineMonkey Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Was keeping my eyes open and looking that way, but never saw a bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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