wayne Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Trip: Elephants Perch - The Fine Line/Sunrise book Date: 7/3/2012 Trip Report: Faced with the possibility of working 6 days/week all summer is not a fun prospect. I wanted to have a trip with sun, fun, and full value routes. After considering several options, I went back to the Sawtooth Range of Central Idaho for an ass-whooping 4th of July 2012. Joining forces with Nic H. on Fine Line was the first enticing prospect. It may be the most amazing rock climb I have ever done. Boasting 10 steep, sustained, and amazing pitches, there is some special movement with every lead. The next day after, Lane, Nic and I teamed up to dispatch the spectacular Sunrise Book on the shorter West face of Elephants Perch. It offered 5 crazy pitches up a dead vertical and overhanging corner. This intense route ended in a giant chimney/roof that was one of the all-time sick finishes. The Elephants Perch is fast becoming my favorite alpine wall! Enjoy the photos, and go there someday! More on my On-line journal Gear Notes: 2-3 sets of small, med cams, set of all stoppers Approach Notes: Redfish Lodge boat ride. Then 3 hrs hike in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verticolorful Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yeah Wayne!!! Your the man! Inspiring trip report. The rock and routes look incredible. If you need a Leavenworth partner any of these summer days hit me up dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks, I will. pm me your info, Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spionin Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 those are some seriously beautiful pictures! looks like an amazing trip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezra Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Stellar pics and TR Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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