PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP IS NOT AN INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE NOR IS IT INTENDED FOR BEGINNING MOUNTAINEERS

IN ORDER TO JOIN THIS TRIP YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN "AD" OR HIGHER-RATED ALPINE ROUTE

Climb one of Joffre Couloir ("AD+"), Central Couloir ("D-") or Twisting Couloir ("AD+") - see route descriptions in Alpine Select.

Success will be heavily dependent upon conditions.

Approach via Cerise Creek on Saturday. Bivy along moraine beneath northeast face.

Alpine start and summit attempt on Sunday.

Descent to camp by means of southeast face or (possibly) northwest ridge.

Exit to vehicles on Monday morning.

Long day of roped and belayed climbing on steep ice, snow and rock. Considerable exposure to objective hazard.

Previous alpine experience of at least "AD+" mandatory.

See route #57 in Alpine Select (page 217).

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