denalidevo Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Trip: Prusik Peak - West Ridge Date: 7/23/2005 Trip Report: On Saturday, July 23, 2005 Hunter and I climbed Prusik Peak in a day via the West Ridge (5.7). Approach was via Colchuck Lake/Asgaard Pass. This was one of the finest days I've ever had in the mountains - climbing with a good friend on a beautiful summer day on a classic route. Doesn't get better than that. Distance: 20 miles round trip Elevation gain: 5,200 feet Time: 16 hours, 15 minutes car-to-car We camped in the Icicle Friday night, got up at 4 a.m. Saturday and were on the trail to Colchuck Lake by 5:35. We were at the base of the West Ridge by 11:30, climbing by noon, summited at 2:30, and descended back to the base by 4:00. We took our time hiking back to Asgaard Pass, basking in the beauty of a perfect summer day in the Enchantments. We gained the junction of the Stuart and Colchuck trails by 9 p.m., hiked the remaining distance by headlamp and were at the the parking lot before 10:00. At camp we consumed some munchies and beer and crashed for the night. I don't remember sleeping more soundly. Dragontail in the early morning light Hunter humping it up Ass-kick Pass Dragontail panorama Prusik in sight The West Ridge Base of W. Ridge - Hunter's ready Hunter following pitch 1 The traverse pitch - sweet exposure! Summit Descent photos - it was a gorgeous day Exhausted Hunter Gear Notes: Alpine rack, 60m rope, tag line Approach Notes: Trail Edited March 16, 2011 by denalidevo Quote
Le Piston Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 That brought back good memories. Strong work on a classic route. Thanks for the nice pictures too! Quote
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