Skyline Traverse

This is the original route from 1939, including what is now Lower Skyline Direct, Cockscomb Overhang, and probably Windy Corner.

Note: The Seneca Guide from 1971, states that "The Skyline Traverse from the south end was made before the war, i.e. before 1939 (UR, Jan. 22, 1947)." Unfortunately, the cited reference "UR, Jan. 22, 1947", which is Up Rope Volume 3, Number 14; Jan 22, 1947 doesn't mention Skyline Traverse and the only mention of Seneca is for an upcoming trip. However, an Up Rope from later that year (Volume 3, Number 20; May 14, 1947) has this quote:

"Before the war traverses had been made of the crest line including the vertical south end and the 29 foot leaning pillar in the deep notch slightly north of the center of the formation. The highest point south of this notch carries a register put there in 1939. The number of names entered there during the war exceeds our fondest dreams. Some of the best climbers of the Army's Seneca School registered there. They also climbed all over the formation, covering it with such a lace-work of piton routes that any attempt to show them here would only disguise the mountain."

Which sounds somewhat similar to the quote from the 1971 guide. Furthermore, it is unclear how one equates "before the war" with "before 1939". Therefore, we are providing the FA found in 1939 PATC Bulletin.