Yes. But it's a bigger hill.

Taking the slab alternate puts you at the foot of Carillon quicker, and at a lower elevation. So, technically you have a bigger direct climb.

After making it up Russell via Rockwell, I'm going to say that taking the MR to UBSL saves time because the route is clear, and broken in. It is also longer, and equates to a less aggressive incline.



Here is an image of Carillon/Russell Col and Carillon SE face. If you see the route in blue, is much more elevation gain than the classic slog in red.

I'd almost recommend getting to UBSL and then cutting eastward past the red route and following the rocky rib (orange line) up to the Col.


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