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[TR] Burgundy spire - North Face 7/30/2011


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Trip: Burgundy Spire - North Face

 

Date: 7/30/2011

 

Trip Report:

North face of Burgundy Spire 5.8 II+

7.30-7.31

 

This isn’t so much a trip report as a conditions update for the north face of Burgundy Spire. I will try not to duplicate information found in other sources and trip reports. Hiked in on 7.30 and camped at the col, climbed and descended on 7.31. There is a tiny bit of snow on the approach above the bench other trip reports mention at 6400ft but no ax is required. At the col there are several good platforms, two just barley big enough for a small tent and maybe three others for bivys. There is snow off of the east side of Burgundy Col, and it looked like it would be there for a wile longer. The rock quality is less than stellar low on the route, below the ledges. On the route there is also a nice patch of snow, great for a little mid climb re-hydration, in the “cave” that you scurry through if you traverse right on the large ledges above the third pitch. Lots of rap slings on the descent.

 

 

 

Gear Notes:

double .5-2, some smaller. the #4 everyone recommends was nice

 

 

I have always laughed at everyone not being able to figure out how to post photos but low and behold, I cannot figure out to post a photo

 

Approach Notes:

one of the best "climbers trails" I have ever used

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