Approach
The usual approach is the Lamarck Col cross country trail. See the R. J. Secor guide for a detailed description.
Route Description
The Mendel Couloir starts from the glacier below the North Face. Cross the bershrund, the left side maybe the easiest, and climb the snow / ice slope, belaying from rocks where possible. Enter the right hand couloir and follow it to the top. If climbing with more than 2 climbers total, be extremely cautious of climber caused rock and ice fall. From the top of the couloir, either follow the Northwest Ridge ( 5.6 ) or rappel into the scree gully to the west and follow the Southwest Central Chute to the summit ( class 4 ).
Essential Gear
Ice hammer and axe, crampons, ice screws, and medium rack including cams. A few pitons ( blades, baby angles ) are always good insurance.
Miscellaneous Info
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