Type: Snow, Alpine, 1500 ft (455 m)
FA: 1930, Eichorn, Dawson, Olmstead
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Shared By: Steven Sheets on Jul 10, 2007
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Description


Mostly, the route is 45 degree snow. At the top of the couloir it ramps up to a bit less than 50 degrees and in later season turns into ice.

Location

The route follows the couloir between the northeast ridge and the rib east of the Darwin glacier.

Protection

Perhaps an ice tool is needed in late summer and fall.

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MP says 45-50 degrees, but I don't think it was that steep. Maybe 45 at best but mostly 40-ish mellowing out toward 35 at the bottom of the apron.
MP says 45-50 degrees, but I don't think it was…
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Skiing the upper N Face of Mt. Darwin
Skiing the upper N Face of Mt. Darwin
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The top of the right hand branch of the North Face route - 5 July 2020.
The top of the right hand branch of the North F…
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Looking down the righthand branch just before the last thin section to the plateau - 5 July 2020.
Looking down the righthand branch just before t…
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On the approach to the std N Face route in June 1981. Perfect conditions the whole week I was out there.
On the approach to the std N Face route in June…
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Skiing lower on the N Face of Mt. Darwin
Skiing lower on the N Face of Mt. Darwin
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The exposed summit block
The exposed summit block
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Handsome Mt. Darwin in early May 2017.
Handsome Mt. Darwin in early May 2017.
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Nearing the top of the line
Nearing the top of the line
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Booting up the N Face
Booting up the N Face
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Mt. Darwin N Face, spring conditions (early May)
Mt. Darwin N Face, spring conditions (early May)
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Approaching Mt. Darwin
Approaching Mt. Darwin
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