North American Classic Climbs
Mount Fairweather
Southeast (Carpé ) Ridge
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North American Classic Climbs |
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Mount Fairweather Southeast (Carpé ) Ridge |
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Moving toward the upper Fairweather Glacier. |
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A rest stop. |
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Finally onto the upper glacier. |
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Hiking along the middle of the upper Fairweather Glacier - the icefall behind is coming down the SE side of Fairweather, just East of the route. |
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At the base of the Carpé route, starting the climb. |
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Route finding on the lower crevassed slopes. |
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Gaining elevation and perspective - Lituya Mtn. behind. |
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Seracs. |
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Camp 1 on the mountain (9,500'), looking East. Mt. Salisbury and Lituya Mtn. in the background. |
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Preparing to follow the crux rock pitch. |
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Following one of the rock pitches. |
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Deep snow slogging in the fog. |
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High camp on the mountain (#8 of the trip), at 12,000'. |
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A rest day in camp 2 before the summit assault. |
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Hanging out in bad weather at camp 2. |
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Digging a scenic latrine. |
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Sunset over the ocean from camp 2. |
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Leaving camp 2, headed for the summit. |
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Moving up the knife edge in the early hours of morning. |
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More good climbing in excellent conditions. |
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*Climbers & Photographers: Gary Clark, Kim Grandfield, Dave Lunn
