Natural pro requiredA line up steep cracks on buttress to right of the Notch.
Start up snowy gully of Equinox to gain buttress.
3 pitches of superb, technical climbing.
Each pitch finishes at ledges and alternatives exist and have been climbed at different times, the best combination is described.
Double rack up to #4 Camalot required, 1 x #5 recommended.
- P1
- Mixed M5
- 45m
- Trad
P1: Traverse under first steep buttress to 2nd nice crack. Climb to ledge system. (FA S Fortune) The alternative 1st crack is a bit harder and more awkward (FA Rose Pearson)
- P2
- Mixed M8
- 45m
- Trad
P2 Awesome crack system on right of wall. Thin precarious climbing the whole way, crux offwidth bulge at top, a #5 camalot useful to protect. (#4 adequate). FFA Jonno Clarke. The right leaning crack/ramp to left finishes at same point, is easier and looser (FA J Clark).
- P3
- Mixed M7
- 30m
- Trad
P3. Up awesome steep offwidth angling left. Pumpy can openers and strenuous bridging. FA Merry Shirmanski Alternative exit up chimney to right. Some loose rock. (FA S Fortune). Alternate, alternative exit: Can traverse snow ledge to left (Traverse of the Dogs M1, FA D Joll) then easily up ridge.
