Ascent Notes for: Southwest Rib - 5.8 Average Rating : 4.86/5

6 hrs base to summit due to two parties ahead of us. estimate we could have completed in 4 (maybe less the next time now that we know the route). very fun climb. the crux maybe the first pitch, but the 5.6R slab pitch is very spicy. Found it easier to climb left crack of bear hug pitch instead of using both. However, it was necessary to start by high stepping and foot jamming the right crack.
Partner: Eileen K.

That wide crack on pitch two is awesome. Don't even remember the bearhug pitch. Fun climb.

Interesting climbing on every pitch. Good rock, modest approach, and mind-blowing scenery: what more could you want?

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awesome day. enjoyed the bear-hug. great ski out

Fantastic route. Some route finding challenges on 2 upper pitches. first traverse right and the next time traverse left.

fun route...