Colchuck Peak
Northeast Buttress
August 24, 2006
Just what the doctor ordered: a fun cruiser on alpine granite with spectacular scenery. Colchuck Lake below us, a glacial remnant to cross, and lots of granite to scramble with a crux here and there. I like easy climbs.
Tony belays me while enjoying the view.
Tony simulclimbs the long ledge.
Tony approaches the climb.
We went right at the last steep headwall. There was a really clean, steep crack that looked doable, but it definitely didn't look like a simulclimb pitch to me, and I didn't want to interrupt the flow. I'll give that a go if/when I hit this route again.
Tony enjoys the summit.
