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Southwest Ridge

Southwest Ridge

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Location: Wyoming, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 43.17030°N / 109.6178°W

Route Type: Steep rock scramble

Time Required: A few days

Difficulty: Grade I Class 4

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Created/Edited: Jan 14, 2005 / Jan 20, 2005

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Route Description

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Approach

Gain the SE most extremity of Dinwoody Glacier to reach the high col (Backpackers 'Pass') between Sunbeam and Turret.

Route Description

From Backpackers Col, the ridge is followed to the summit except for several gendarmes which must be bypassed at Class 4. The route can be downclimbed on traverse from Blaurock Pass to Backpackers Col or vice versa.

Essential Gear

Wilderness backpacking gear, glacier crossing gear, axe and crampons for 800' couloir leading to col.

Miscellaneous Info

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