[TR] Mt. Thompson - west ridge 8/14/2011

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Trip: Mt. Thompson - west ridge

 

Date: 8/14/2011

 

Trip Report:

7.6 mile and 4.5 hour hike to ridge lake where we camped. Next morning was rainy and foggy but cleared up on the 1.6 mile hike to base. 4 hour rock climb to summit and back to the car at 10:30 pm for a 12 hour day. Plenty of snow crossings still. trekking poles or ice axe recommended.

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Gear Notes:

small rack to 3 inches

[kukuzka1]

hi, nice job. when i climbed it in 2000 after the 1st pitch i when a little right, then up a short step. then a little more right to a face with a crack in it. i climed this which i thought was solid 5.8+ with a wide crack near the top. did you do this or stay on the ridge? beckys description is confusing at best?[no offence fred]