Wow that was impressive, especially in 1 day in January. I did this 40 years ago. It was summer, didn’t like the gully, so traversed left to the south side and then up. Bivyed near the summit and back to the car around noon.
Man, you made hardwork 4 months ago. I today hiked to the lake Serena, it was heavy steep ,but I can't imagine you made to the sharp steep hiking, in cold too Wow
Does anyone know if there's a schedule when the gate is open at Rt. 2 & FR 6220? It was closed today and every other time I’ve checked in the past year. Been trying to summit index via the Persis traverse but haven’t been able to get to the trailhead. Would be open to doing the Hourglass Gulley route if there’s anyone out there that’s familiar with it and looking for a partner.
@Sinilindin the road up to Persis is owned by a logging company. (Weyerheuser? Maybe?). They control access. When I did Persis, I just took a bike and walked up to the trail head, then rode back to the car A buddy of mine said he walked up and checked the gate once, and there was no lock on it, so you could just give it a go and see. Otherwise the logging company will have to help you get access to drive up there.
@itotallyexist22 If you are doing it soon, the snow is probably gone, which would leave a 1/2 - 3/4 pitch of rock climbing to gain the main Ridgeline after leaving lake Serene. I think I read somewhere it is around a 5.3 or 5.4 (don't quote me on that, though). Definitely will need to be confident abseiling to get back down either way.
I certainly do. That entire route is quite risky. Without a solid knowledge of anchors, gear use, rope work, and a host of other skills, I would highly recommend people avoid it. It's tough to convey risk assessment in a 10-minute youtube video.
Sorry for the delayed response. I did it in mid January. But the conditions are going to vary significantly year to year. If you want to give it a shot in winter, know your avalanche skills and be very careful with the exit in the hourglass gulley. That gulley is a nightmare 😳
Wow that was impressive, especially in 1 day in January. I did this 40 years ago. It was summer, didn’t like the gully, so traversed left to the south side and then up. Bivyed near the summit and back to the car around noon.
Man, you made hardwork 4 months ago. I today hiked to the lake Serena, it was heavy steep ,but I can't imagine you made to the sharp steep hiking, in cold too Wow
Thank you! Index is a tough one, especially in winter. Took me a long time to get the skills to take it on solo like I did.
Does anyone know if there's a schedule when the gate is open at Rt. 2 & FR 6220?
It was closed today and every other time I’ve checked in the past year. Been trying to summit index via the Persis traverse but haven’t been able to get to the trailhead.
Would be open to doing the Hourglass Gulley route if there’s anyone out there that’s familiar with it and looking for a partner.
@Sinilindin the road up to Persis is owned by a logging company. (Weyerheuser? Maybe?). They control access.
When I did Persis, I just took a bike and walked up to the trail head, then rode back to the car
A buddy of mine said he walked up and checked the gate once, and there was no lock on it, so you could just give it a go and see.
Otherwise the logging company will have to help you get access to drive up there.
Wow this is incredible. Definitely adding this one to my list and happy to be a new sub here.
It is incredible, but tough. Take the right gear and it's a joy! If you ever want some beta reach out . always happy to help another climber!
@@Hike2hike I know i'm a bit late to the video but would this be suitable for beginner climbers?
@itotallyexist22 If you are doing it soon, the snow is probably gone, which would leave a 1/2 - 3/4 pitch of rock climbing to gain the main Ridgeline after leaving lake Serene. I think I read somewhere it is around a 5.3 or 5.4 (don't quote me on that, though).
Definitely will need to be confident abseiling to get back down either way.
Amazing!
3:17 I don't think he realizes how dangerous that was
I certainly do. That entire route is quite risky.
Without a solid knowledge of anchors, gear use, rope work, and a host of other skills, I would highly recommend people avoid it.
It's tough to convey risk assessment in a 10-minute youtube video.
What time of year did you complete this?
Great and challenging summit
Sorry for the delayed response. I did it in mid January. But the conditions are going to vary significantly year to year. If you want to give it a shot in winter, know your avalanche skills and be very careful with the exit in the hourglass gulley. That gulley is a nightmare 😳
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