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Dan Dalton > Bell Cord Couloir and S-N Bell Traverse

My first time ever seeing the Maroon Bells, we decided to do the Bell Cord Colouir and the S-N traverse. Great weather and conditions the whole way through!
Me and Steve on the upper 1/3 of the Bell Cord. Snow gets soft quick here, so make sure you get on the couloir early!
Me and Steve on the upper 1/3 of the Bell Cord.…
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On the S-N traverse.
On the S-N traverse.
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S-N Traverse. Good rock, but make sure to test holds since some block are loose. Really fun. Pictured here are Steve Mannhard and I.
S-N Traverse. Good rock, but make sure to test…
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Me on the crux (5.2-5.3ish) headwall of the traverse. Lots of exposure, but easy to solo. I brought a rope and belayed a partner since the exposure factor freaked him out, (which was totally justified!)
Me on the crux (5.2-5.3ish) headwall of the tra…
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Steve coming back from an exposed ledge after finding it did not lead anywhere. It is best to stay close to the top of the ridge for the S-N Bells Traverse to avoid getting lost.
Steve coming back from an exposed ledge after f…
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Andy Leach taking a break mid-way on the Bell Cord early in the morning.
Andy Leach taking a break mid-way on the Bell C…
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The infamous Maroon Bells and their reflection.
The infamous Maroon Bells and their reflection.
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Me on the summit of South Maroon Peak. June 29th, 2007.
Me on the summit of South Maroon Peak. June 29t…
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Brain and Steve make it to the top of the South Bell with a great view of the traverse and the North Bell in the background.
Brain and Steve make it to the top of the South…
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Reflection of the Bells in Crater Lake.
Reflection of the Bells in Crater Lake.
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