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Chris Sheridan on a mixed pitch leading up to the namesake snow bench. This pitch is not usually part of the route and lies to the right of the route Right Gully, but it looked fun, so we gave it a go. Taken on 3/4/06.
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Eric leading our third pitch of the route with the help of some frozen turf. Taken 3/5/06
Eric dodging the cornice as he tops out onto the summit ridge. Taken 3/5/06.
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Chris Sheridan
Mar 8, 2006
“Chris Sheridan on a mixed pitch leading up to the namesake snow bench. This pitch is not usually part of the route and lies to the right of the route Right Gully, but it looked fun, so we gave it a go. Taken on 3/4/06. ”  

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Eran Shileikis
Dysfunctional, CO
Eran Shileikis   Dysfunctional, CO
This variation pitch is sustained w/ good rests and very worthwhile. It's sick, go do it. I would say it goes at an ~Alpine AI4/WI4, M4. It's scrappy thin ice/rocky/turf nature and challenging pro are very memorable. Nov 10, 2007
Benjamin Chapman
Small Town, USA
Benjamin Chapman   Small Town, USA
Awesome use of slings, Chris. This pitch looks exciting. Jan 3, 2017
Jay Eggleston
Denver
Jay Eggleston   Denver
Looks rewarding! Jan 3, 2017

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Eric leading our third pitch of the route with the help of some frozen turf. Taken 3/5/06
Chris Sheridan on a mixed pitch leading up to the namesake snow bench. This pitch is not usually part of the route and lies to the right of the route Right Gully, but it looked fun, so we gave it a go. Taken on 3/4/06.
Eric dodging the cornice as he tops out onto the summit ridge. Taken 3/5/06.
Eric at our bivi two pitches up the Snow Bench. The route did not really need to be done in two days, be we enjoyed the opportunity to spend a night in such a great place. Taken 3/5/06.
The east face of McHenry's Peak from the top of the West Gully of Black Lake. The Snow Bench is the left leaning ramp of snow right above Eric's head. Taken on 3/4/06.
The first view of McHenry's Peak from the approach down Glacier Gorge. Taken on 3/4/06.