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Mount Yale - East Ridge

Buena Vista

Salida

Winter variation up the East Ridge of Mount Yale

Alpine Climbing Difficult

Distance
7.7 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
24 m
Low Point
2.9 km
High Point
4.3 km
Gradient
23˚
Mount Yale - East Ridge Map

Winter variation up the East Ridge of Mount Yale. Avoids avy prone slopes during high new snowfalls and prominent avalanche danger. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Especially for winter summits. Not to be taken lightly.

Description

Difficulty

Difficult

The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between March and May

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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