[TR] Three Fingered Jack - South Ridge 8/8/2013

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Trip: Three Fingered Jack - South Ridge

 

Date: 8/8/2013

 

Trip Report:

Travis Holman and I climbed 3FJ Thursday morning. It was a surprisingly short approach and climb. There is much less 5th class than the slightly shorter neighbor, Mt. Washington, but the rock is much worse.

 

Now that I have ticked it, I doubt I could be convinced to return unless it was frozen solid. There appeared to be good steep couloirs on both the E and W faces that might prove fun in winter.

 

Blog post: http://mountainmischief.blogspot.com/2013/08/3fj.html

 

Gear Notes:

slings & nuts (I think we placed 6 or 7 pieces of pro on the whole thing)

 

Approach Notes:

PCT north from Santiam Pass