Mt. Jefferson, South Ridge

Activity Notes

I have permits for this climb.

We'll hike up past Pamelia Lake and bushwhack up to a camp below the South Ridge.

https://www.mountainproject.com/route/111622435/south-ridge This plan depends on snow levels but the effort should make for a shorter summit day. The alternative is to camp at Shale Lake. We'll start very early the next morning and gain the long South Ridge to the Red Saddle where we'll protect the steep snow traverse and 4th class summit pinnacle. We'll camp one more night and hike out the third day. 

This climb involves a very steep, protected snow traverse where we will likely employ a running belay. Slope angle is likely to be 50+ degrees and may feel unnerving to some climbers. Please take that into consideration. before applying The rest of the climb is a lot of class 3 ridge scrambling on the approach to the saddle before the traverse and then some 4th class rock to the summit where we will set a fixed line.

Once skills and experience are accounted for, I make every effort to balance my climbs with team members of different genders and backgrounds. I'm committed to creating safe and fulfilling experiences for everyone in the mountains.