All other portions of the headwall are too steep to climb safely without climbing gear and technical expertise. Several popular rock-climbing routes, such as the Pinnacle route and the Henderson Ridge, do ascend the ravine, and in the winter the Pinnacle Gully is especially popular as an ice-climbing challenge.
The steepness of the headwall makes it unsafe for climbing without proper equipment and expertise. Several well-known rock-climbing routes, such as the Pinnacle route and Henderson Ridge, utilize this section of the headwall. In winter, the Pinnacle Gully becomes a popular ice-climbing destination.