Ontario Peak vs Short Cut Ridge

EManBevHills · Post by **EManBevHills** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:29 pm

I'm a glutton for punishment. This was a repeat performance, a route I thought I wouldn't do again. But 'twas a beautiful day -- we timed our hike to hit the ridge right at dawn. Didn't see any sheep, though...

And, interestingly, we didn't see anyone until 1/4 mile from the saddle. From then on, however, it was a conga line of post-Thanksgiving, Guilty Overeaters!

Sam Page · Post by **Sam Page** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:42 pm

Where exactly do you begin the ascent of Short-Cut Ridge?

EManBevHills · Post by **EManBevHills** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:39 pm

After you pass the Rocks beyond the wilderness sign, the trail turns towards Telegraph Peak. At the bend -- if you look to your right -- you will see a faint use trail heading very steeply up to the ridge. It is left of the gully...

Post by **Taco** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:36 am

Harumph. Just came down that not long ago, but further east.

Dave G · Post by **Dave G** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:21 am

I've been up (and down) that in winter, but not when it's dry. I'm guessing it's really loose?

Post by **Taco** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:27 am

Dave G wrote:I've been up (and down) that in winter, but not when it's dry. I'm guessing it's really loose?

Pretty loose. Better rock in the waterfalls area, if you rapp down them.

EManBevHills · Post by **EManBevHills** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:40 pm

Yeah, some class 3 rock, class 4 scree.

Well, the consequences of, you know...How many handholds remove themselves from solid looking rock under low load?

An ice ax is useful even when bare!