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West Rib -
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 10
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Description:
APPROACH--11 miles from the 7,200 foot Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna landing strip, via Northeast Fork to 11,100 feet; travel quickly and camp with attention to hanging glacier activity.
TOTAL TIME--14 to 24 days
VERTICAL GAIN--9,200 feet
DIFFICULTIES & DANGERS--40 to 50 degree snow and ice in the initial couloir (11,100 to 13,300 feet); short sections of up to 60 degree ice.
CAMPS--13,300; 13,900; 15,200; 15,900; 16,900(BALCONY CAMP, most try to summit from here).
Submitted by: polarwid on 2002-05-15
Views: 1594
Route ID: 13068
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3 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | R |
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Onsight ascent by:
First big expedition
This trip had it all: crevasse falls, big blizz, group drama.
Added: 2007-08-10
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Ascent Note
Great route! We didn't get to top out, unfortunately. Climbing from about 15,500 to 17,500 was really fun, great view. Got weathered off at the foot of the Orient Express and had to downclimb back to the 14 camp. Maybe next time.
Added: 2001-05-20
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Red Point ascent by:
Ascent Note
Most dangerous section is the Valley of Death approach, with those house-eating covered crevasses. Moderate and safe from there on up.
Added: 1993-05-30
