[TR] Matterhorn Peak, Sawtooths, E. Sierra - north arete variation 5/19/2012

[123tom]

Trip: Matterhorn Peak, Sawtooths, E. Sierra - north arete variation

 

Date: 5/19/2012

 

Trip Report:

Climbed Matterhorn Peak this weekend with great weather and conditions aside from some soft snow. We hiked in on dry trail and then later snow that lead to the small glacier and the couloir leading to the start of the route. We wandered a bit on the route and had a late start forcing us to descent in the dark, but overall a great climb. The sawtooth range offers a short approach, beautiful scenery, and good climbing. We saw lots of deer and wildlife, and only two other people the whole day, not bad for a weekend.

 

Does anyone know if there are rap anchors off the summit somewhere, saw one set but was not sure if it lead off or if there were more below it?

 

Gear Notes:

6-8 draws set of cams nuts and slings bring axe and crampons for the descent

 

Approach Notes:

5 mile hike 5000ft gain. 12200 summit, 6 pitches of rock.

[JasonG]

Sweet looking climbing, thanks for the TR! I need to get to the Sierras....

[mountainsloth]

that looks pretty rad!