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Mt Russell East Ridge Conditions
#53314 06/03/18 01:32 PM
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Hi everyone,

has anyone been up on the east ridge of Mt. Russell this season? how snowy / dry is it? I plan on doing the ridge in a week and I'm wondering what conditions to expect.

Thanks!
Eric

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echo8 #53333 06/04/18 08:59 PM
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Did it yesterday. Still enough snow to make it quite exciting. What normally takes me less than 30 minutes from the pass took closer to 90 minutes. Should be melted off in another couple of weeks.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmmPzQLV

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Tom Becht #53339 06/05/18 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted By: Tom Becht
Did it yesterday. Still enough snow to make it quite exciting. What normally takes me less than 30 minutes from the pass took closer to 90 minutes. Should be melted off in another couple of weeks.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmmPzQLV


It all looks manageable - was picture 28 the crux? That section looked a bit dicey especially in firmer snow.

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None of it was terribly difficult if you move deliberately. Picture 28 shows mix of relatively soft and deep snow interspersed with rock. Some work kick stepping a trail but nothing too bad. The ridge between the two summits had the hardest snow but easily avoidable

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Tom Becht #53558 06/16/18 02:38 PM
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Anyone else up here in the last few days? Updates?

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echo8 #53581 06/18/18 04:40 PM
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I went up the East Ridge on Saturday 6/16/2018 with my partner Scott. Snow wasn't an issue for us. There were 4 short snow crossings. I used all 4 snow crossings on the way up and avoided 2 on the way down by climbing 3rd/4th rock.

Enjoy!

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dewittchris #53662 06/23/18 12:43 PM
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I climbed the East Ridge on 6/22. One snow crossing remaining but there is no exposure. Enjoy.

    Report here

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BFR #53692 06/26/18 04:20 AM
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I'm going to be doing the East Ridge on 6/30. Any gear recommendations? Climbing shoes? Rope? Helmet? Any advice would be appreciated, thank you...

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wshaynes #53694 06/26/18 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted By: wshaynes
I'm going to be doing the East Ridge on 6/30. Any gear recommendations? Climbing shoes? Rope? Helmet? Any advice would be appreciated, thank you...


A helmet is all you need.


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