Rock Route

Scramble up slabs on the west side of Cecile Lake to the permanent ice fields below the east face. Work your way southwest through the ice fields to a ledge angling up and north to a distinct chute with solid class 3 rock heading up. After passing the gendarme on its north, cross over to the south side of the rib and continue up on mostly 3rd class rock with occasional 4th class climbing. Once on the ridgeline work your way around exposed class 2-3 rock to the crux of the route, a 4th class downclimb just before the summit. Keep to the west for less exposure on this move. Easy class 2-3 scramble up to the summit block from there.

Starts at Cecile Lake in Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Solo. Ice axe and crampons seasonal. Some climbers place 1 piece of pro at the 4th class downclimb. I didn’t find this necessary.