Black Pearl

The most scenic climb of the mountain scaling the north face up to the true summit boulder. fully bolted, 14 quickdraws needed. Pitch 1, 60m, 6b+: Not recommended due to broken holds. Can be avoided by circling onto ledge at foot of second pitch. Pitch 2, 55m, 5b Smooth entry pitch Pitch 3, 35m, 5b/c varying rock quality makes for mental challenge Pitch 4, 25m, 6a: Moving up gully over "bull featured" chock stone, then up beautiful off-width. Pitch 5, 25m, 6a: Traverse the gully and try to clip the rope for seconding as high as possible for seconding partner. up crux onto belay on ledge Pitch 6, 40m, 6a: Top out the mountain and then take the challange for the true summit if you like!