Mt. Thompson, California, USA (13,494 ft / 4113 m): via the Harrington Couloir (AI2/WI3)

September 25, 2005

Mt. Thompson (13,494')

Brief report:

Left our camp at approx 11,600 ft by 6am. Simulclimbed the whole couloir with awagher and Matt K, while MichaelJ and PellucidWombat climbed in a separate rope. Summited at noon and then the 5 of us (awagher, Matt K, MichaelJ, PellucidWombat and I) rappelled the Harrington. We started the raps at 1pm and didn't finish 'til 6pm: 5 double-rope raps, 5 people, 5 hours. Hiked out from camp in the dark at 8pm reaching the South Lake trailhead at 11pm. Was home in LA by 3:30am. Another long day.....wouldn't have it any other way.

Additional info about climbing Mount Thompson can be found here.


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