Pettingell Peak?

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Parkerzz
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Pettingell Peak?

Post by Parkerzz »

I am wondering if anyone has done Pettingell Peaks North East face or if anyone knows if it is even possible?
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Re: Pettingell Peak?

Post by k_fergie »

Are you looking to ski/snow climb it? If so, then yes, I'd say its doable. Avalanche condition dependent of course. I have seen it on a few occasions with snow, and my recollection is that it is very rocky and coverage is worse than other NE faces in the area. Here is a picture from late April 2023, after an 18" dump, basically peak snowpack for the year, and it looks pretty thin compared to some of the other terrain in the area (Hassell, Jones, Citadel, Hagar, etc.). I have not skied it. Access looks to be more trouble than it would be worth in my opinion.

If you want to do it dry, I would strongly advise against it, looks like some very poor rock quality.
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