Northeast Face

[Climberdude]

I did the "Northeast Face" route (5.4) yesterday - fantastic route and now on my list of favorite short alpine climbs.  Does anyone know if there is a rappel sling between the first pitch and the top of the third class section at the top?  The length between the two points is greater than 60 or 70 m.  I saw both of these rappel points, but no slings in between, although it looks like there are blocks where rappel slings could be put.  I rappelled the "Southeast Face" route because I did not see any rappel points other than those listed here on the "Northeast Face" route.

[daniel banquo merrick]

I have been up and down it several times.

The first time down we solo down climbed which seemed especially stupid since we had used a rope going up.

The second time down we down led it with the rope placing and removing gear which seemed ridiculous. Placing gear on top rope lead while the second has the spooky part.

Third time we walked down slabs to a ledge and left a hex (if I recall correctly) for a rappel anchor there. After a rappel, we left a large stopper lower down. Solo down climbed the lowest part. We must have left something hanging off the hex and stopper but I don't recall what.

We did not place or use any sling only rappels that I can recall.