North American Classic Climbs
Mt. Gimli
South Ridge
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Mt. Gimli South Ridge |
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Description |
Climbers* |
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Beginning the hike. |
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GC |
08/15/01 | ||
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Nearing Gimli on the trail. |
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Camp at the saddle. |
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GC |
08/16/01 | ||
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Leading pitch 1, a continuous and excellent pitch up a clean dihedral. |
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LC |
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Following pitch 1. |
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Leading pitch 2. |
GC |
LC |
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Following pitch 2. |
LC |
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Reaching an easy terrace where the climbing is 3rd class for a half-rope length or so. |
LC |
GC |
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Following a clean crack pitch right on the crest. |
LC |
GC |
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About half-way up, leading another excellent pitch on perfect granite. |
GC |
LC |
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Continuing that lead. |
GC |
LC |
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Following that lead. |
GC |
LC |
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More of the same. |
GC |
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More of the same. |
GC |
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On the 4th class terrain above the ceiling pitch. |
GC |
LC |
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Looking west from the summit. |
GC |
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Beginning the descent of the West Ridge. This lake in the spectacular basin to the north of Gimli still has substantial ice in mid August. |
GC |
LC |
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Hiking down the West Ridge. |
GC |
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The route in profile, from the descent. |
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GC |
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The ridge with the route marked. |
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Hiking down the trail. |
LC |
GC |
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*Climbers & Photographers: Gary Clark, Lynn Clark
