On September 9, I did the Grand Traverse for the fourth time (1993, 1998, 2004, 2019), this time with Elke Dratch and Carol Petrelli. And Janet Jacks and Dave Blakeslee and I did the ridge line from Coon Hill to Ptarmigan Peak. And Katie Larson and I did the very nice Kelso Ridge on Torreys (my second time). And Dave, Elke, Robin Ackermann, and I did the east ridge of Columbia.
The Grand Traverse, viewed from the east. North Traverse Peak at far right; Grand Traverse Peak in the center; Mt. Valhalla at left with Heavenly Couloir prominent.Approaching the Grand Traverse ridgeline near North Traverse Peak.Typical scrambling on the Grand Traverse on excellent rock. Elke.Katie at the narrowest section of the Kelso Ridge, right above Dead Dog Couloir. Mt. Edwards in rear, and the main trail to Grays and Torreys prominent in the valley.
