Stairway to Heaven
(Colorado)

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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.

Photographer: Gary Clark
Date: January 29, 1999