Thanks – I went over Vishnu/Freya. From what I recall, I’d describe that as easy class 4, solid holds, minimal exposure. That’s a good point of reference, that was within my comfort zone, so it sounds like I could manage your whole route ok.
I can add a couple of data points using Vishnu/Freya as a reference:
It sounds like you found the easiest route to proceed west from Lava, because the Juno/Rim saddle was the most dangerous part of my hike last year. Strictly speaking, there’s no obligatory climbing – I think I had a pole in one hand the whole way up. But it’s just an uncomfortably steep loose slope, really hard to find anything secure. Still, I’d do it again – the walk up the Chuar Valley is unique, the top of the saddle is such a great spot, and the descent (West side into Unkar) is an easy stroll down.
On the last leg from Vishnu west to Clear Creek you contoured on the Tonto. The alternate route that I took goes up the Hall/Wotan saddle to contour atop the Redwall to the Angel/Wotan saddle. Superb views on top and this is no more difficult that Vishnu/Freya, even factoring in that you’re down-climbing the most difficult part. The crux is the top of the descent from Angel/Wotan – when you first look down from the saddle it looks ridiculously exposed, but then you see that you can make your way first to a safe alcove and then across to the right, somewhat exposed but all pretty solid. Class 3, maybe easy class 4, but no worse.
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