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Mammoth Trip, 2019

September 17

Sherwin Crest Attempts

After descending and crossing beneath the talus field, we each try separate routes. I climb and find the right edge of the talus field where it meets the cliffs, and follow the base of the cliffs, climbing whenever I can to gain altitude. Bill guides me by radio from below, and he and Stella climb up the steep grade to meet me. I am on steep rock, and when it gets so sloped that I can't hold myself anymore, I need to descend in order to traverse to where they are. -F