123tom Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Sweet looking climbing, thanks for the TR! I need to get to the Sierras.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsloth Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 that looks pretty rad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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