Mount Shark
August 14, 2005
Mountain height: 2,786 m (9,140 ft)
Elevation gain: 1,000 m
Ascent time: 3:20
Descent time: 2:30
Scrambling with Kevin.
Two previous winter
failures on Mount
Shark ensured my next attempt
would take place in a snow-free month. With Kevin leading the ascent, at something
of a break-neck speed, we quickly arrived at the ridge and started scrambling
up the pleasant terrain. Soon, we arrived at a steeper section, with a
significant downsloping slab on the right. I recognized this section as the one
we ascended and then had to rappel down on a previous attempt. This time we
searched for an easier route and found one to the left of the ridge. The
remainder of the ascent consisted of enjoyable scrambling, with some minor
exposure and many false summits. A spectacular summit view waited,
unfortunately marred by hazy and cloudy conditions. A very enjoyable scramble
with the best part at the top – the view.
