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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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