Routes in Gallatin Canyon for selected grade

A lovely romp up a long exposed rib. The first two pitches are pretty self explanatory, but above that the steps in the ridge become more frequent and consequently the pitches are less clearly defined. You can do this route in as little as 4 pitches with a 60m+ rope and careful rope management.

1. 25m (5.6) Chimney/corner on left side of rib to start, then face to belay bolts above blocks at first ledge. Abseil (or downclimb) to a lower ledge on the right before starting pitch 2.

2. 30m (5.6) Well-protected chimney to size-dependent conclusion through one of two “birth canals” (both are tight, though the outer one is less so). Bolted belay back and slightly right.

3. 15m (5.5) Blocks then face.

4. 15m (5.4) Short faces.

5. 15m (5.4) Face then short tower to slot. Tower can also be passed on the left side.

6. 20m (5.6) Face and corner to summit.