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Michael Benedict

Las Vegas, NV
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Member Since
Mar 16, 2019
Last Visit: Mar 6, 2022
11 Points
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Nov 11, 2019
I've climbed up the SW Chute twice and have never sighted the LeConte "catwalk" exit. I recommend the Seco… View Comment

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Regional > Nevada
Reply: ski touring at mount charleston
Dec 27, 2021 I was thinking about heading out this week or next to explore the early-season conditions. Wildhorse Canyon is the most reliable backcountry ski area on Mt Charleston, without… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: ski touring at mount charleston
Feb 16, 2021 Snowshoeing is the only real option just now. We've only had one decent storm in like a month in the Spring Mountains. Coverage is low this year thus far...Heard Brian Head UT… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: ski touring at mount charleston
Feb 5, 2021 There is none.  The local NFS office has no clue either and just puts out advisories every time it snows. They really don't have any on staff expertise and do not go into… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: ski touring at mount charleston
Feb 4, 2021 This blog page is closest as you'll get to a guide-book. There is quite a bit of local knowledge here. I've personally been BC Skiing Charleston since 2008.  As mentioned,… View Message
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Regional > Nevada
Reply: ski touring at mount charleston
Apr 14, 2020 That storm didn't affect us too much, as far as I can tell. Anyone else been out this week? It NEVER snows 9 feet here at a time on the Spring Mountains, even on the summit.&nb… View Message

Route Scores View All 2

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 2,078
Southeast Buttress
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 19
Southwest Chute
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Southeast Buttress Yosemite NP > … > Cathedral Peak > Southeast Slopes
Avg:  2,078
Michael:
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.6
Southwest Chute High Sierra > 09 - Palisades… > N Palisade
Avg:  19
Michael:
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine
4th
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