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Titcomb Basin Area

Submitted By: Blitzo on Oct 28, 2006
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Titcomb Basin.
Photo by Blitzo.


Description 

Titcomb Basin was named for Harold Titcomb, who visited the area in 1901.
Titcomb Basin is a beautiful, lake basin beneath some of the ranges highest and most spectacular peaks.


Getting There 

The most common approach is from the west. From Elkhart Park Trailhead, take the Pole Creek Trail, Seneca Lake Trail and Indian Pass Trail into the Basin. Area maps are useful.



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Emily Isaacs on the lower portion of the Ellingwood Arete.

North Ridge 5.6  WY : Wind River Range : ... : Ellingwood Peak
The North Ridge of Ellingwood is one of those Rocky Mountain alpine adventures that is familiar-sounding to many, but few actually put in the miles required to climb it. You'll find significant sections of 5.5 - 5.6 climbing on almost all of the 10 pitches on this route. The crux will vary a bit depending on the exact path chosen, but expect all manner of 5.6 climbing, including face, cracks, and overhangs. The rock is overall of very high qua...[more]


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Titcomb Basin-north.<br />Photo by Blitzo.

Titcomb Basin-north.
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