Joe, I assume you have seen the videos I
posted last year. Clock time from the camera are posted with each video. Taking the north-side "shortcut" approach, times are:
8:15 lv the MMWT at the North Fork
8:22 At the split: cross the stream, or stay on the north side
8:56 Start up the Ebersbacher approach
9:02 Done with the ledges
9:32 At LBSL
So you can see, it only took 6 minutes to completely clear the Ebersbacher Ledges. It took just a minute to cover that little northside ledge section before the EL.
The north side approach has one short section that is narrow, but the footing is bullet-proof, so walking it is easy. It is mostly your fear that you have to overcome. I'd hate to try crossing the stream... use trail runners, and just wade, especially the upper crossing before the ledges.
I sure hope you can make it this time!!!
