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View of the East Ridge's final summit push from near Point 13,420'. Really there are no obstacles along this stretch--the most difficult part of the ridge is below you. Notice that the snow (in this year at least) is collecting on the south side of the ridge. 15 July 2004.
mpbro
on Jul 16, 2004 5:07 pm
Lat/Lon: 38.84420°N / 106.3133°W
Image ID: 60990

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Scott

Scott - Mar 18, 2008 11:17 pm - Hasn't voted

Wind loading and scour

Notice that the snow (in this year at least) is collecting on the south side of the ridge.

The south side of the ridge does receive more snow loading and less wind scour. Check out this photo from winter:

Winter Photo

mpbro

mpbro - Apr 21, 2008 12:56 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Wind loading and scour

Wow, the prevailing wind velocity from the north must be *intense*! From my recollection, the slope angles on both sides were relatively tame. It is surprising to see the north side scoured.

LadyWawa

LadyWawa - Feb 14, 2011 11:25 am - Voted 10/10

Wow

This looks so much easier in summer. I was just up there two days ago and the ridge was impassable with massive couloirs and 100mph winds pushing us off the extremely narrow ridge onto the south side.

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