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Southwest Ridge

4th, Trad, Alpine,  Avg: 2.2 from 5 votes
FA: unknown
California > High Sierra > 06 - Little Lak… > Treasure Peak

Description

A fine ridge climb to the summit which while Bob Burd calls Class 3, I seem to remember it being technically more difficult than that. It can be followed almost directly for the duration of the climb, towers and notches for the middle part of the route. The rock is solid.

Great atmosphere, being surrounded by the high alpine peaks to the west.

Descend the way you came.

Location

Ridge running northeast from Treasure Saddle.

Protection

Rope and light rack, or solo.

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Treasure Peak - Southwest Ridge.
[Hide Photo] Treasure Peak - Southwest Ridge.
Ridge above the notch.
[Hide Photo] Ridge above the notch.
The notch halfway up. Went right. 3rd-4th class.
[Hide Photo] The notch halfway up. Went right. 3rd-4th class.
At the col, approaching the start of the climb.
[Hide Photo] At the col, approaching the start of the climb.
On the summit of Treasure Peak.
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On the Southwest Ridge of Treasure Peak
[Hide Photo] On the Southwest Ridge of Treasure Peak