The 'trail' on the SE Ridge will split at N47 33.414 W121 09.979 (7130'). At this point, you will have the option to stay high on the ridge crest, or low on the east side of the ridge. For my late season ascent, I found the low option to be very convenient, and had easy class two scrambling all the way to the notch abeam the east summit. Additionally, the small snowfields on the east side of the ridge provided several sources of clean drinking water. I have not tried the 'high' option, but it did not look nearly as inviting from my perspective.
kevinsa - Aug 28, 2015 11:43 am - Hasn't voted
SE RidgeThe 'trail' on the SE Ridge will split at N47 33.414 W121 09.979 (7130'). At this point, you will have the option to stay high on the ridge crest, or low on the east side of the ridge. For my late season ascent, I found the low option to be very convenient, and had easy class two scrambling all the way to the notch abeam the east summit. Additionally, the small snowfields on the east side of the ridge provided several sources of clean drinking water. I have not tried the 'high' option, but it did not look nearly as inviting from my perspective.