East Face Variation

Start via the summer east face route for 2+ pitches. when at the end of the ramp(tree belay?) continue straight up until hit the steep rock barrier of the summer route but now traverse left(30ft?) limited pro but not to difficult on good snice/ice into a corner then straight up to a belay under the crux pitch. climb the crux pitch straight up via 5.8ishA0 rock(M5?) to the obvious tree to belay at the end of the pitch. The last pitch is up and slightly right via steep snow with small trees for pro. descend via south face

See South face tooth

medium winter alpine rock rack to 3 inches double small cams, runners, helmet, 2 tools