Southwest Chute

From Bishop Pass, traverse cross country to Thunderbolt Col.  .75 miles of tedious talus hopping contouring elevation around 12,400' deposits you at the base of the southwest chute.  Ascend this chute, trending to the climbers right hand side, where more secure rock can be found on a sub ridge.  The top of this chute is shared with the top of the U-Notch Couloir, which rises from the Palisades Glacier from the northeast side.  At the notch, turn right and climb a rising rightward trending traverse.  Continue up and right 4th class terrain, passing rap stations to gain the summit ridge, and follow easy blocky terrain to the top.  Either downclimb or rappel to return to the chute (many established rappel anchors).

This route is located on the southwest side of the palisades.  This is commonly accessed via Bishop Pass/South Lake trailhead.

Light alpine rack for non-soloists. A 48m rope worked well for the rappels.