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Ptarmigan Towers

Submitted By: L. Hamilton on May 10, 2003
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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BETA PHOTO: East face of Ptarmigan Tower 4. The NE Corner rou...


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The 800-foot east faces of the Ptarmigan Towers, rising above Lake Nanita on the west side of the park, present an impressive Notchtop-like architecture. The long hike in, and the less-traveled routes, might provide a higher adventure level here than on the more popular east-side cliffs.


Getting There 

From Grand Lake (8,400') take the North Inlet Trail past Lake Nokoni to Lake Nanita (9.3 miles, 10,800'). The towers form the lake's scenic background. They are numbered 1 to 5, from right to left. Tower 3 is comparatively minor. Towers 2, 4 and 5 have the most substantial faces, with room for difficult routes.



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Lower east face of Ptarmigan Tower 2.  Tundra Turkey Crack (5.8) is the clean left-slanting wide crack near the center.

BETA PHOTO: Lower east face of Ptarmigan Tower 2. Tundra Turk...

Beautifully camouflaged, Ptarmigan.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Beautifully camouflaged, Ptarmigan.
Photo by Blitz...