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heartbeats t1_j1mm3ip wrote

Reply to comment by Gussums in Merry Xmas from Sisters, Oregon [OC] [5813x3875] by Zach_Gibbons

It’s more like rock climbing with ropes. All routes on this mountain are Class 5, easiest is the North Ridge which is 5.0 to 5.3.

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GameAndHike t1_j1mvft7 wrote

North ridge is comfortably a 5.3. The 5.0, 5.3, 5.1 ratings are the ratings of the 3 pitches. Also, it has a horrible downclimb if you don’t bring rap gear.

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goddbrother t1_j1mvmjt wrote

So that North Ridge would be the easiest but of the most difficult rating?

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heartbeats t1_j1oeinh wrote

Yes, North Ridge is easiest on the mountain but is still Class 5 technical roped climbing on belay and not for novices.

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