The Wedge 314345 Scramble on 28-Aug-2025

The Wedge is one of my favorite scrambles when you want a shorter trip and shorter drive - like today when we were having another "heat event" (a scramble version of Prairie Mountain). The ascent is in the shade most of the way and from there it's not far to the first summit. We chose to scramble up directly when you reach the rock face, vs. going further to the south up an easier, but looser and more tedious gully. This route is a steep, somewhat exposed scramble but with really good rock most of the way. With a light wind to keep the temperature almost perfect, we enjoyed a long lunch on the south summit before heading down. Last year on this trip, Sim had shown us an alternate route down, using a series of ledges that lead from a cairn just before the exposed section between the north and south summit. It's a much gentler route, so we did the same this time. The track is now included in the original trip description for anyone wanting to use it in future (thanks, Jack!). Trip description

Stats (also from Jack): 7.9 km, 1130 m, 6.5 hours

Thanks to Sim and Jack for a thoroughly enjoyable day!

Sim pointing out her next objective to Jack, on the north summit
Sim pointing out her next objective to Jack, on the north summit

Sim casually walks upright across the knife edge section just in front of her...
Sim casually walks upright across the knife edge section just in front of her...

Jack following across the exposure
Jack following across the exposure

Heading down toward the exposed section between the north and south summit (photo credit to Sim)
Heading down toward the exposed section between the north and south summit (photo credit to Sim)

On-line shopping on a summit (this is a true story!)
On-line shopping on a summit (this is a true story!)

Pam

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