Big Iron from the NW ridge?

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BrownMtnBob
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I've done big Iron from the South (the "easiest" way)....but want to try it from the ridge which I recall being about 1 mile beyond the bridge to nowhere. Assuming Stanley Miller is on the way, or nearby?

Anybody done this one who can give some tips?
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Taco
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Travis and Augie have done several of those ridges, if I remember correctly. Check the routes and trip reports on this page: http://www.summitpost.org/iron-mountain-1/150975
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Yea, thanks Wu...I've read that before, but just revisited it based on your link. Looks like it's a bit of a "wing it" no matter what. I know where to start.....and when the elevation stops rising, I'm there. Guess that's all I need :) Should be fun. Will post a TR.
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I've done the NW ridge, here's the trip report

Let me know if you have any questions. I went down the ridge (not up) but I have gone up to SM which I believe is similar terrain to what lies above it. There is decent brush in the middle section but usually you can bypass it.
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btw the views down this ridge are awesome

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Post by Hikin_Jim »

wrote: btw the views down this ridge are awesome
That's one way to put it. :shock:

HJ
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