Daisy (20) is a multi-pitch climb on the north-east face of Barrier Knob. When looking from the base,
the route is on the right-hand side and about 50m away from the “Forgotten Silver”. Nice moves in
every pitch on great quality rock.
1 st Pitch: (19), 40m, 7 bolts
2 nd Pitch: (18), 30m, 5 bolts
3 rd Pitch: (15), 25m, 4 bolts
4 th Pitch: (20), 25m, 5 bolts.
ACCESS:
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From Gertrude Saddle, walk up a reasonably formed path (unmarked) towards the snow
fields for about 20 minutes. Afterwards, start traversing right either on snow slopes or rock
and scree in late season. Crampons may be required throughout the whole summer if
approaching the route before noon. Allow about 20-30 minutes on the traverse, then head
up the rock slabs towards the summit ridge of Barrier Knob and look for a big cairn which
marks the start/end of the route. Once you look over the ridge, you’ll spot a spacious ledge
and an anchor with orange rep cord and an old hex marked “Daisy”. Rappel to the base of
the route, each of the 4 pitches separately. -
From Barrier Knob, descend to the Barrier Peak col, and scramble down the slabs to the
névé at the base of the face. Head left, and keep an eye out for a single bolt with orange rep
cord which marks the start of the route. Scramble up a steeper 15m high slab (gr.12) to the
first anchor.
ANCHORS:
Bolted – 2 bolts; 2 maillons. Anchors changed 23/3/2024. 2 maillons + 1 ring.
GEAR:
10 quickdraws, optional - few small cams & nuts for the access pitch (gr.12).
- P1
- 12
- 15m
- 1
- Trad
This is an approach pitch from the snowfield. Few small cams or nuts would help.
- P2
- 19
- 40m
- 7
First pitch when you rappel from the top. (Best approach). 40m long pitch on great quality rock.
- P3
- 18
- 30m
- 5
Perfect rock with 1 or 2 harder moves!
- P4
- 15
- 25m
- 4
Nice and easy climbing on good rock.
- P5
- 20
- 25m
- 5
Starts from a big belay ledge and again, excellent rock. Crux pitch.