Mount Hope is in near summer conditions, with the upper route still holding snow in the gulleys. The ridge from Hope Pass to the base of the climb gives lots of opportunity for Class 3 on solid rock. The upper ridge is very loose, memorable of Challenger (shutter). We managed to shave off an hour by completing three glissades from the near top of the ridge. Drop to the right and you'll see the lines.
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We would like to point out that the Roach 13er book doesn't do this peak justice -- it definitely requires Class 3 when the gulleys are filled with snow. It was a blast. Awesome 13er.
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