Has anybody out there done the Black Mountain Traverse which is between Grizzly Peak and Arapahoe Basin? I did a recon of it last Tuesday but was stopped by an 80 foot cliff on the south side of Black Mountain. There may be a way around it via the west face. Any advice?
Thanks,
Spider
Black Mountain Traverse
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Re: Black Mountain Traverse
I haven't done it, but I know it's pretty popular.
You've probably seen this, but: http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=4833" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And in winter: http://www.summitpost.org/the-a-basin-t ... ter/770492" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You've probably seen this, but: http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=4833" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And in winter: http://www.summitpost.org/the-a-basin-t ... ter/770492" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Black Mountain Traverse
I did the traverse a few years ago. There is definitely a way through it at class 3/4, not sure of the exact spot you are referencing though. Looking through one of the links already posted I do remember shooting right of one of the major walls and climbing a short slab around it? That's a pretty fun route, hope you get back and solve it!
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Re: Black Mountain Traverse
Thanks guys! Yes, I think the key is to shoot off to the right or the west side of Black Mountain. The text and trip reports are enough to get me through the traverse. It appears that the crux is starting up Lenawee rather than descending on the south side of Black Mountain. If it's solved this week, possibly a winter attempt should I find somebody interested as it doesn't look like a winter solo route. Thanks again!
Spider
