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发表于 2015-3-17 11:04:02
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Ebersbacher Ledges
Ebersbacher Ledges
Finding the correct path to gain the Ebersbacher Ledges is a topic of much concern among newcomers to the Mountaineer's Route. In years past, it was indeed challenging to choose the right path...
Hikers with no climbing experience whatsoever may find the first scramble to the base of the pine tree alarming.
If so, they certainly won't be happy with what comes next: the traverse is undeniably exposed, with a scattering of loose gravel that compromises traction...
Be advised, however: one short section of the Ledges narrows to perhaps only 12 inches or so. Unfortunately, this part also happens to be the most exposed.
Yes, shortly after leaving tourist trail, we discovered that we were wrong and the sign was right: the route was "STEEP and RUGGED", "DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW", and "RARELY MAINTAINED". We definitely were not in the mood to test the part "Rescue is NOT guaranteed", so we roped up.
PHOTO: "Protect early, protect often" - that's the principle we always follow. Taken at Ebersbacher Ledges, Mt. Whitney, CA.
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