Mount Thielsen: Climbing the NW Arete (5.7)

We found epic exposure on the North west Arete of Thielsen! I've been wanting to try this route for some time now! For my birthday, we set out to give it a shot. With a difficulty rating of 5.7, this would be one of my hardest alpine leads to date. The route did not disappoint! With over 1500 ft of air below your feet, the climbing was engaging and intense. I highly recommend this route for experienced climbers looking to spice up this awesome Oregon peak.