South-East Ridge - 5.2 PD
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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There is one steep section which is somewhere around a 5.2 YDS, however, the route is secured by a fixed rope. The descent of this section can be safely done via prusiks.
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Description:
From the Klein Matterhorn cable car station, it is a ~2 walk across the Mezzalama glacier to the base of Pollux. From here there is some easy scrambling up loose rocks until you reach a steeper section which is secured with a fixed rope. Climb this and upon topping out, you will reach a statue of the Madonna. From here it is a simple walk up a snow covered path to the summit. The ascent from base to summit takes about 1 hr.
Submitted by: secander on 2009-10-12
Views: 369
Route ID: 102015
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.2 PD |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Ascent Note
Be careful to not climb this too late in the day. We chained together Castor and Pollux and the recrossing of the Mezzalama glacier (at about 7:00 PM) became very dangerous due to the softened ice-bridges over the crevasses.
Added: 2009-10-12
