Counting Down

Yesterday we went over to the  Gunks for a shakedown climb up Middle Earth (5.5 - 5.7, depending on your guidebook).  Also  simul-climbed three pitches of fourth class terrain to get used to the system. We use this on most sections of the Upper Exum, and transition to standard belay tactics on the technical pitches.

Head to Bradley Airport on Monday morning.

Flying to Wyoming on Monday

Tomorrow, we hit the Gunks, to brush up on our Trad skills and dial in some simul-climbing on easy routes.  Monday, I fly out of Bradley.  Frank and I are on the same flight from Chicago to Jackson. The plan is to fly in, pick up a vehicle and chill at a hotel and check out Jackson in the evening.  Tuesday morning, we get our permits at the Jenny Lake Rangers' station, and begin the hike in to the Lower saddle.

Pitch 3 of Three Pines, photo from www.mountainproject.com