With two short raps the route is not that tough. If I had to down climb those sections it would have puckered my cheeks. One of the rap stations was well hidden at the bottom of a small gap/large crack.
the traverse isn't as loose as the s peak. imo the 2nd best CO 14er traverse after blanca. aug 2010. Tr up at http://zoomloco.xanga.com/732717261/purple-mountain-majesties/
Brian C - Jun 18, 2010 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
Another classic ridge route
Looking across that ridge does not let you understand how neat it is. Awesome exposure, position and climbing make this a must do. I do agree with noahs213, if you're not comfortable with low class climbing then the exposure will makes this a nightmare for you.
noahs213 - Aug 3, 2009 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2009
Very Intense
A rope would be a good idea if you fear exposure at all.
benners - Dec 9, 2008 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
Ring em'
This is maybe my favorite route on any 14er in Colorado, great views all around and fun scrambling throughout.
seth@LOKI - Oct 3, 2007 10:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 1994
electric
my first and so far last time dealing with electricity up high. Scarry.
Big Skies 808 - Jun 2, 2006 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2005
An awesome ridge traverse
Beautiful, some new snow made it interesting and those loose ledges keep your wits running
blueshade - Jul 12, 2022 2:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
South to North TraverseDate is a guesstimate
Did one airy move along the traverse.
Then did several "interesting" DCs low down getting off the North.
Hyadventure - Jul 11, 2013 5:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2013
My second summit of South MaroonWith two short raps the route is not that tough. If I had to down climb those sections it would have puckered my cheeks. One of the rap stations was well hidden at the bottom of a small gap/large crack.
zoomloco - Jul 16, 2011 5:14 pm
4th classic traversethe traverse isn't as loose as the s peak. imo the 2nd best CO 14er traverse after blanca. aug 2010. Tr up at http://zoomloco.xanga.com/732717261/purple-mountain-majesties/
Brian C - Jun 18, 2010 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
Another classic ridge routeLooking across that ridge does not let you understand how neat it is. Awesome exposure, position and climbing make this a must do. I do agree with noahs213, if you're not comfortable with low class climbing then the exposure will makes this a nightmare for you.
noahs213 - Aug 3, 2009 2:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2009
Very IntenseA rope would be a good idea if you fear exposure at all.
benners - Dec 9, 2008 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2007
Ring em'This is maybe my favorite route on any 14er in Colorado, great views all around and fun scrambling throughout.
seth@LOKI - Oct 3, 2007 10:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 1994
electricmy first and so far last time dealing with electricity up high. Scarry.
Big Skies 808 - Jun 2, 2006 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2005
An awesome ridge traverseBeautiful, some new snow made it interesting and those loose ledges keep your wits running