JasonG Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Trip: Torment-Forbidden - Traverse Date: 7/15/2009 Trip Report: Just a quick conditions update for those heading out in the next bit. The snow traverses are getting exciting for those with just aluminum crampons and a single axe. Some bare ice exposed and a lot of shallow sugary snow over ice. Pickets were useless, screws OK, but not great in the old neve. Otherwise the route is in great shape, just be prepared for snaffle battles at the bivy before the long snow traverse. We were surrounded by three! That's never happened to me before (usually only one at a time), my partner even had one jump off the wall and land fully on his face- Yikes! Another bummer was getting caught in a major newbie traffic jam on the west ridge, on a Wednesday no less. Oh well, still an awesome route with plenty of challenges to keep it interesting. Gear Notes: 2 screws, medium rack to 2", single axe, aluminum crampons, picket (didn't use). Should have had rat traps. Approach Notes: BB trail to S. Ridge of Torment, descended down east ledges of Forbidden Quote
Trent Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Jason: Where are the pictures? I am bummed that I missed out. Still dreaming about the North Twin! Quote
JasonG Posted July 23, 2009 Author Posted July 23, 2009 OK, here are some photos finally . .. Needless to say, the views make this a pretty special traverse. Quote
Pilchuck71 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Awesome photos Heinrich! Thanks for sharing. Quote
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