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Packrat Peak, 10,240+  Northeast Ridge Route.

Packrat's Northeast Ridge Route and its summit block are one of the classic Sawtooth climbs. Below are a few photos of the climb. See pages 195 and 196 for route information.


 

The Crosscountry Route to Upper Redfish Lakes starts at Alpine Lake,

Reward Peak is nice walk from Upper Redfish Lakes.

The view up the NE ridge from the Packrat / Alpine Saddle.

Most of the NE ridge is Class 3.

The technical climbing starts at the summit block. Route finding can be tricky in spots but the climbing stays in the low Class 5 area.

Getting ready to climb the summit block.

Upper Redfish Lakes and Elk Peak from Pack Rat's summit.