Northwest Ridge
Mid-grade alpine route in the Four Gables sector of Humphreys Basin.
- 5.7
- grade
- Alpine No Fixed
- style
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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Inyo National Forest.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-26-23 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
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Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-04 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Inyo National Forest · Order 05-04-50-25-05 · USFS · Inyo National Forest
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One of 16 routes catalogued in the Four Gables and Peak 12,801'–12,808' sector of Humphreys Basin, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's grade range, which spans from 4th class to 5.10b. As an alpine line, it offers no fixed protection.
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