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Start of the East Ridge (showing the ground relative to the crack). It's not *that* far before you can get gear in the crack. The lichenous start has some good crimps.
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This is a photo with the gear showing. That first piece is a ways up, and the moves are awkweird.
The base of the Matron - The East Ridge route starts around the corner to the right.
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George Barnes
Nov 14, 2015
“Start of the East Ridge (showing the ground relative to the crack). It's not *that* far before you can get gear in the crack. The lichenous start has some good crimps.”  

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Rappel 80 feet west from the summit to a pair of eye bolts, and then rappel another 80 feet West/NW to the ground.
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The start for the East Ridge.
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This is a photo with the gear showing. That first piece is a ways up, and the moves are awkweird.
Start of the East Ridge (showing the ground relative to the crack). It's not *that* far before you can get gear in the crack. The lichenous start has some good crimps.
The base of the Matron - The East Ridge route starts around the corner to the right.
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