Distance

3.5 mi to summit

7.0 mi total

Elevation

5,800 ft start

Vertical

5,450 ft gain

Time

5 hr 10 min to summit

8 hr 0 min total

Beautiful day on the mountain. Took the Old Chute from Hogsback up to summit ridge due to congestion on the Pearly Gates and went back down the same way. Route was in very good climbing condition.

Route name

South Side

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, snow on route, avalanche danger, crevasse danger

Key gear

ice axe, crampons, helmet, mountaineering boots