I'm heading up there with a group of 4 to do the MR on 6/29. Our first time doing this route. Did you rappel down the final 400 by choice? Or because you felt you had to? We are planning to down climb the MR to get back to camp at UBSL. We have limited rock climbing/anchor building/belaying experience and are planning to have some gear with us as a 'just in case', but we are not experienced with rappelling.
Our plan is to forego the traverse (as it sounds too icy and dangerous), opting for the first chute which I understand is the 'standard MR route' above the notch.
Would love some tips. Thanks!
