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The register on top of Block Top's highest summit. 32 years old and only 6 entries.
The register on top of Block Top's highest summ…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Chris Dickson
 1
A closer view at Block Tops (13,543') from Sneffels and the challenges presented there. Lizard Head in the way back.
A closer view at Block Tops (13,543') from Snef…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Stiles
 2
From Mears looking at T.O.; Campbell little guy on the right. North face of Dallas/West Dallas back left.
From Mears looking at T.O.; Campbell little gu…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 2
From Sneffels looking south towards Gilpin and Blocktop. Emma on the left, Telluride Ski Resort center, Dallas out of frame right.
From Sneffels looking south towards Gilpin and…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Stiles
 1
The infamous Dallas Notch. It's worth noting that the couloir looks like a fantastic ski descent.
The infamous Dallas Notch. It's worth noting th…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Chris Dickson
 2
A view of the north faces of Dallas (left) and West Dallas (right) and the huge notch between them.
A view of the north faces of Dallas (left) and…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Stiles
 1
From T.O. The ridge line as its runs north and turns the corner west.
From T.O. The ridge line as its runs north and…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 1
Looking back at Emma from Chicago Peak in a full on, San Juan hail storm.
Looking back at Emma from Chicago Peak in a ful…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Imogene to Emma 8x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Tanner James
 0
Heading towards Chicago Peak, maybe 1/3 of the way from Emma to Chicago.
Heading towards Chicago Peak, maybe 1/3 of the…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Imogene to Emma 8x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Tanner James
 0
Looking back at San Sophia Ridge.
Looking back at San Sophia Ridge.
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Imogene to Emma 8x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Tanner James
 0
My starting point on Emma and the horrifying ridge line I came through.
My starting point on Emma and the horrifying ri…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Imogene to Emma 8x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Tanner James
 0
A view from Telluride.
A view from Telluride.
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
Looking north from Telluride ski hill. Emma on right, Gilpin w the slender hallway ascent (Chapelle Couloir), and Sneffels back left in the clouds.
Looking north from Telluride ski hill. Emma on…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
The spicy West Ridge of Dallas. There's some great exposure leading to the summit.
The spicy West Ridge of Dallas. There's some gr…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Chris Dickson
 0
Looking southeast across the Block Tops, with Emma in the background.
Looking southeast across the Block Tops, with E…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Chris Dickson
 0
Looking east from the summit of T-Zero. You can see Emma way in the distance, to the right of the ridge.
Looking east from the summit of T-Zero. You can…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Chris Dickson
 0
View south from Sneffels of Emma and Gilpin with ski routes dotted out.
View south from Sneffels of Emma and Gilpin wit…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
Looking south on summit of Gilpin on the left; wide, steep couloir to ski on the right.
Looking south on summit of Gilpin on the left;…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
From top of Gilpin, looking at the N Face of Emma and the ski resort. Ski line indicated.
From top of Gilpin, looking at the N Face of Em…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
Looking up Gilpin's south face couloir. This has been skied by PI at a minimum, "Chapelle Couloir". On this day in early April, the snow was peppered full of rocks that had fallen, which would have made skiing it almost impossible.
Looking up Gilpin's south face couloir. This ha…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
Looking down north face of Emma and the ski line from the summit. At 630am on a windy, 5degree morn it was a steep sheet of sheer granular ice and soft windslab pockets. Being north-facing, late morning would nail it in the spring.
Looking down north face of Emma and the ski lin…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
Gilpin just right of center and Sneffels behind. Block Tops on the left.<br>
Gilpin just right of center and Sneffels behind…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Emma/Gilpin/Sneffels… (4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Steep Snow)
by Stiles
 0
View from Mount Sneffels looking south at the traverse 'tween Gilpin and Block Top.
View from Mount Sneffels looking south at the t…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Emma 7x13 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X)
by Stiles
 0
Looking south on North Pole Peak.
Looking south on North Pole Peak.
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
Close up is the lower West Summit of Mears with the remainder of the traverse stretching west. S9 (Peak 13,134) on right and several big humps (including S10, 13,020') out to Hayden Peak (12,987). Peak 13,252 (S8) is the high mound in the center. S7 (13,220) is encountered just prior to Ruffner Mountain on the left.
Close up is the lower West Summit of Mears with…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From Mears looking southeast back along the ridge line. S6 and S5 on the ridgeline left, S3 center. T.O. out of sight on the far right. Sneffels looming large back left, Dallas and West Dallas back center.
From Mears looking southeast back along the rid…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
Looking west at Mears Peak from S6. Ruffner left, Peak 13,134 (S9) on the far right. Broken rock. The red on Mears is especially bad and presents a challenge.
Looking west at Mears Peak from S6. Ruffner lef…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From Peak 13,441 (S6) looking southeast back round the 'corner' (S5, 13,380') on the left, Peak 13,410 (S3), and the north face of Dallas and West Dallas in the center. Block Top and Gilpin on the left, Emma in the way back.
From Peak 13,441 (S6) looking southeast back ro…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
View from S5 (13380') in the 'corner' west to Peak 13441(S6) and on to Mears (red peak in center).
View from S5 (13380') in the 'corner' west to P…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
Looking back on Peak 13,410 (S3) and T.O. from S5.
Looking back on Peak 13,410 (S3) and T.O. from S5.
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From T.O looking northwest towards the end of the traverse. Mears Peak in the middle; S3, the 'corner' (S5) and Peak 13,441 (S6) just out of view right, and the remainder of the ridge line continuing northwest. S7, S8, S9, and S10 leading the way to Hayden Peak and North Pole Peak west of Mears.
From T.O looking northwest towards the end of t…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From Peak 13,410 (S3) looking northwest along the ridge at S5 (13,380') in the 'corner' where the ridge turns from north to west and Peak 13,441 (S6) on the left. Wolcott Mountain (13041') in the back center.
From Peak 13,410 (S3) looking northwest along t…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From Peak 13,410 (S3) looking back south towards T.O.
From Peak 13,410 (S3) looking back south toward…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
From Campbell looking south to T.O. with a difficult stretch west of S6 on the traverse to Mears on the back skyline.
From Campbell looking south to T.O. with a diff…
Alpine Rock > … > Northern San Ju… > Campbell to Hayden 10x13 (5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R)
by Stiles
 0
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