barwatt's Logbook (31 ascents)

Exellent climb with a remote feeling while viewing dowtown Vegas. Hiking out in the dark was a little difficult having never been there before.

Very memorable climb. Got lost on hike in, had lots of rockfall from party above, got caught in lighting/rain storm on retreat, and managed to get off route on final rappels. Wouldn't trade that experience for anything!

Great variety. Spent the night below the big step, but not directly below in case of rock fall. Would hate to be caught in a storm on it and I have tremendous respect for anyone who climbs it car to car in a day.

Best route I've done in the east. Bouldery cruxes, with a little bit of run out and great exposure. Had to work the two 5.12 pitches crux moves, but they are well protected. Could be done as a sport route if you don't mind big whippers. Enjoyable hard climbing with the best rock quality I've seen at Whitesides of the 6 routes I've done there.
*Note*
This route has good belay anchors!

Easy route in good conditions. It took me three tries to summit this mountain though. First attempt was in November and the hike in was brutal through 2 feet of snow the whole way. Once I got to the cabins, and saw what the mountain looked like, I turn around and left. The next year my friend and I got there the day after a snow storm and didn't even make it to the hut. Last year, I finally got some good weather and cruised the route from hut to summit to hut in about 8 hours. Very poor rock quality, but an awesome looking mountain. The hike in and out is amazing, but I'm glad I don't have to do it a fourth time.

Only did first pitch, but a good crack climb unlike anything else there. You can traverse left 15 feet from top of first pitch and rap off double bolt anchor.

Endurofest. After the good rest, blast through the face to the roof past a bolt and then watch your forearms grow. Huge holds up high, but I didn't have the endurance to push through. Protects well. Can't wait to get back and try again. *Not a good route to rappel or toprope*.

Worst route I've done at Whitesides so far. Navigation is confusing, some crappy belays, and poor rock quality. Still results in a memorable day.

Crux pitch is best pitch I've done at Whitesides. Loose rock as usual. I took a big fall on last 5.7 pitch from a broken hand hold.

Best route I've done there so far. If pitch 1 freaks you out, get a diaper for pitch 2. You'll be amazed at what your feet can stick to.