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North Couloir

Name: North Couloir
Rating: 3.1

WI2- Mod. Snow

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North Couloir WI2- Mod. Snow

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Type:	Ice, Snow, Alpine, 1500 ft (455 m)
GPS:	37.5076, -118.8693
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	5,752 total · 30/month
Shared By:	rhyang on Oct 17, 2010
Admins:	Chris Owen, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

WARNIING: SEVERE ROCKFALL DANGER

Couloir is about 40 degrees maximum. About 3/4 of the way up the couloir turns left.

In the late summer / early fall this last part may be partially melted out, making for some easy mixed climbing.

Location

From Lake Wit-So-Nah-Pah, head up to Constance Lake. Ascend a moraine to the glacier at the base.

Descent: head down the northwest, following scree slopes to a saddle, then north back to Lake Wit-So-Nah-Pah.

Protection

Ice screws in late summer / early fall, maybe pickets in the winter / spring. The rock quality is not good, but an alpine rack would probably suffice if you are creative.