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Head on view of the SW ridge from the main Kahiltna glacier. False summit cornice is clearly visible. Main summit is just to the left.
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Full view of the route from Kahiltna basecamp. Cornice on lower summit is visible at the top. True summit is just to the right.
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Flex
Nov 21, 2015
“Head on view of the SW ridge from the main Kahiltna glacier. False summit cornice is clearly visible. Main summit is just to the left.”  

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