Chouinards

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Description 

Hike in from the power station and start making your way up towards the obvious canyon. Depending on how much snow there is, you may need snow shoes or even skis. If the snow is light then you will see an obvious boulder field. Cross this and keep heading up until you see some ice formations on your left. The first formation you will come to is the Bard Harrington Wall. Unfortunately this doesn't form up anymore due to the city patching it's supply above on the mountain.

The second zone on the left is the Main Wall. This area includes classic lines up to two pitches or three pitches. The next zone after this is the Chouinards' Wall. It is the most crowded and low angle.

Getting There 

Approach via the trail from the power station. It will be the second formation on your left.

Featured Route For Chouinards

Main Line WI3-4  CA : Lee Vining : Chouinards

The main line is the most left ice line on the most shaped up part of the wall. You can climb variations to start the route or end it, as with many of these climbs. ...[more]