The Wedge
July 23, 2000

The difficult part is finding the trailhead and keeping on the vague trail. We stayed on the trail going up but lost it coming down. Once out of the trees, however, the trip is straightforward and enjoyable.


The north summit seen from the ridge


Hiking the ridge to the northeast face of The Wedge


We soon start scrambling after leaving the treeline.


On the north summit: Dale, Kari, Marina, and Anita


Hiking along the ridge after leaving the north summit


Studying the ridge leading to the true summit


Almost at the true summit


Leaving the true summit


Still coming down from the true summit


Dale studies the crux below


Anita on the crux on return: the ridge narrows with a drop-off on both sides.


360° view from the top

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