[TR] Lundin - West Ridge 7/21/2012

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Trip: Lundin - West Ridge

 

Date: 7/21/2012

 

Trip Report:

James and I did a nice climb on the West Ridge of Lundin today. Although the approach is a little gnarly—we downclimbed from near the 1st false summit to some benches and then into the gully leading down from the summit notch, then across to meet the ridge-- the route is airy with great views north and south. We did the climb as 5 leads from the low point of the ridge above the basin between Lundin and Snoqualmie. Two of these leads had short sections of low 5th class; the reminder was 3rd or 4th class.

 

 

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With great protection and belay spots, this an excellent climb for beginning leaders. Note that the summit block area has been the site of at least 2 fatal falls.

 

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The descent requires caution, and there is an excellent rappel station as well. From the base of the summit block, you can scramble up, and follow the trail to the Red Mt. basin and down to Commonwealth basin, or descend talus and snow, then bushwhack to get back into Commonwealth basin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approach Notes:

Approach from the crest trail parking lot at Snoqualmie Pass