Leader – John Stevens Climbers – Rick Laidlaw, Brandon Freeman, Bob Leahey, Andy Doig, Erik Anderson What was initially planned as a Central Gully climb turned into South as avalanche conditions were rated Considerable for our primary objective. Climbing conditions could not have been much better with alternating firm but crampon-able snow and consolidated powder. […]
Henderson Ridge 2016 – Alpine Trad
Leader – John Stevens Participants – Doug Laidlaw, Pat Murphy The three of us climbed Henderson Ridge (5.4, 4 pitches, Grade III) on September 24, 2016. This climb was designed to take the aspiring multi-pitch alpine trad leader and provide experience on leading pitches and building anchors. The alpine setting helps to frame decision making based […]