North American Classic Climbs

Mount Conness

West Ridge

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

Date

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JC12

JC12

Fantastic overhanging flakes adorn this section.

GF

JH

9/13/05

JC13

JC13

Looking down the South Face.

GF

JH

9/13/05

JH49

JH49

The rock is constantly interesting and aesthetic on this ridge, and is typical of the entire area.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH50

JH50

Knife-edged ridge.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH51

JH51

These slabs provide a temporary respite from knife-edged ridge.

-

JH

9/13/05

JH52

JH52

More knife-edged ridge.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH56

JH56

Out on the South Face for a short section of crack and groove climbing.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH57

JH57

The angle lessens as you go higher.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH59

JH59

Getting close to easy scrambling.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH60

JH60

Looking back at Long Lake to the west.

-

JH

9/13/05

JH61

JH61

On easy broken slopes as the ridge lessens in angle and broadens.

WG

JH

9/13/05

29X17

29X17

No, it's not the Andes - a "penitente" snowfield just below the summit block.

GC

LC

6/17/01

29X18

29X18

Continuing the descent toward the col on the huge summit plateau.

GC

LC

6/17/01

JH67

JH67

Hiking back through the meadows of the high Sierra provide a beautiful ending to a fine day on a superb ridge.

-

JH

9/13/05