First ascent used only nuts for protection, an innovation in the US at the time when pitons were the standard gear. Named for this and the Tchaikovsky ballet.
[1] https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105833505/the-nutcracker-suite-aka-nutcracker
[2] Robins, Liz. (2022). First Ascent. in: Valley of Giants ed. DeLaunay Miller, Lauren. United States: Mountaineers Books.
2 recorded ascents.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Royal Robbins | Lead | onsight | 1967 | |
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First ascent. With Liz Robbins.
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| Liz Robbins | Second | 1967 | |
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First ascent.
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