North American Classic Climbs
Stairway to Heaven
(Silverton, CO Area)
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Stairway to Heaven (Silverton, CO Area) |
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Approaching the climb up the Cinnamon Pass Rd. |
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1/29/99 | ||
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On the approach, which takes from 30 minutes to an hour depending on snow conditions. |
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Starting the climb. |
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Leading pitch 1 on another year; conditions vary. |
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4/01/94 | ||
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Belaying on the huge terrace at the top of pitch 1. |
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1/29/99 | ||
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Starting the lead of the second step. |
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More leading, second step. |
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Typical climbing on the steps. |
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4/01/94 | ||
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More of what you came for - thick ice at an angle that keeps your attention and leaves you wanting more. |
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Above the most technical pitches are a serious of shorter steps and ramps. |
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1/29/99 | ||
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Following one of the easy ramps up high. These are often wet, even in cold temperatures. The approach gully can be seen directly over the climber's helmet; the road is above. |
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The descent is to the north down a long snow slope and gully. Steep and deep snow is often found here, and avalanche potential must be considered. |
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The climb seen from the approach road, with the descent track visible on a large arc to the North and back. The climb continues above the obvious ice in the photo through the dark gullies above. The upper sections are quite easy. Traverses off to the north (left) are possible in only a couple of spots, so either plan your early exit carefully, or commit to going over the top. |
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*Climbers & Photographers: Gary Clark, Lynn Clark
