Northeast Ridge, Traverse from Hurd Peak

I thought this was a really fun little ridge with the first half being the crux (4th/5th) and the second half being mostly a 2nd & 3rd class scramble with some 4th a bit before the summit.

From the summit of Hurd Peak go down 3rd class rock for a short distance until encountering the obvious start to the technical section of the ridge. You will see what looks to be about 5.6 climbing to get onto the ridge proper (I didn't go this way so can't say for sure) and to the left (east) will be a gully. Take the gully down about 50' feet until you can cut back right, in the direction of the ridge. Go maybe 20' and then head back up to the crest of the ridge as soon as possible.

Once back on top you are basically following the crest all the way with maybe a few small deviation. Soon after the ridge starts to head down (for the second half) it will turn to class 2-3 down to the low point before heading back up (3rd) until a couple hundred feet before the summit (4th).

I didn't find a summit register when I was up there.

This is a great option if linking Hurd with Trapezoid, Johnson etc. and is at least as good as Hurd's NE Ridge and Trapezoid's North Ridge IMO.

DESCENT:  You can descend either the NW Ridge (3rd) or the south ridge (2nd) to the saddle between 12,192' and the start of Trapezoid Peak's North Ridge route.

Ascend Hurd Peak by any route you like.

Solo or light alpine rack and rope.