Genesis Area

This is the oft-admired continuation pitches above G2. Only on occasion is ice even seen in the obvious break, and even more rarely is there enough to be worthy of an effort. When “in,” it is a recommended modern-day classic. The first ascent took several efforts to work out the route finding. A full rock rack up to fist-sized cams including pitons and a Spectre or two is recommended. The primary description below is based on conditions during the first ascent. Recent ascents have managed it with considerably less ice.