Merced Peak, North Face. In early July, Mary Bomba and I made the first ascent of this face. In the middle of the face an obvious ramp diagonals up and right. We climbed to the bottom of the ramp over some loose F7, then ascended the poorly protected ramp. A short, moderate section at the top of the ramp led to easier climbing and the summit. NCCS III, F7.

KENNETH BOCHE