North Tower February 2016

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North Tower February 2016

North Tower February 2016

This is a photo of what remains of the North Tower as of 2-06-2016. The main summit column has collapsed over the west face.
idahomtnhigh
on Feb 7, 2016 2:06 pm
Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing
Image ID: 965257

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Brian Jenkins

Brian Jenkins - May 27, 2016 2:46 pm - Voted 10/10

still technical?

Wow, can't believe it collapsed (Although everyone was pretty much just waiting for it to happen.). Still 5th class to the summit or is it just a scramble now? thanks and nice photo.

Brian

idahomtnhigh

idahomtnhigh - Jun 3, 2016 7:26 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: still technical?

I plan on going back later this year and looking it over some more. But bottom line it is even more of a loose rock pile than it was before. I was very glad that we were standing on snow to reach the top and not the rock. The high point now is a knife edge of loose rocks.

Brian Jenkins

Brian Jenkins - Jun 4, 2016 1:00 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: still technical?

Thanks, I plan on checking it out in August as well.

calebEOC

calebEOC - Sep 17, 2016 10:28 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: still technical?

Far less technical, but sure seems a lot less stable. I can't imagine the poor old north tower will see too many more winters.

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