Hurwal Divide, Thorp Creek

Activity Notes

On Saturday morning, starting at 06:00, we will backtrack a half mile to a climbers’ trail to reach the ridge to our east. Once we reach the ridge, we will turn south to reach the summit of Hurwal Divide. Then we will turn north toward Chief Joseph. This will involve three short ascents to progressively higher points. This is where we will find loose rock, including the aforementioned steep scree fields.

Unlike the Sacajawea climb on Sunday, this climb is exploratory for climb leader Bill Stein. I have studied routes others have taken and am confident that this climb will work for a group of experienced scramblers.