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Length: 650 meters
A long 1500′ (approx.) snow couloir (50-60 degress max) climb is necessary to approach the base of this route. Ths couloir trends up to a large headwall with a pencil like pillar coming down the middle. The first step of ice is a long 40-50 meter slab of 60-70 degree ice to the base of what looks to be a 40 meter freestanding pillar.
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Anchor/Descent: Be prepared to set a V-thread for the descent.
ALERT: Avalanche basin is located directly above the pillar and it looks dangerous in all but the best snow conditions.
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Hike or ski approximately 3 to 4 miles east of the Castner River bridge on the south side of the Castner Glacier until this route comes into view.
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