Trip Report
The Galena Gauntlet
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Friday February 19, 2010 1:06pm
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On February 15, three of us climbed a nearly 2000-foot couloir in the San Bernardino Mountains in southern California. All we had to go on was this photo I took two weeks prior:
The route consisted of 30-50 degree snow of varying consolidation with some icy sections. Here is a close-up of the couloir:
Since climbing the route, I have learned of one prior ascent. Does anyone have info on the route?
Here is the full trip report.
Sam Page
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About the Author
Sam Page is a mountain climber from Orange County, CA. |
Comments
Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Feb 19, 2010 - 10:19pm PT
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Where is it exactly?
I grew up clambering the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Sam Page
Mountain climber
Orange County, CA
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Author's Reply
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Feb 19, 2010 - 10:48pm PT
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Tarbuster: The couloir leads up to Yucaipa Ridge from Mill Creek Canyon, which is the long canyon on the southern side of Mt. San Gorgonio.
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DonC
climber
Bishop and Redlands
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Feb 21, 2010 - 09:45pm PT
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I used to live in Forest Falls and did many of the chutes over the years.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Feb 26, 2010 - 11:23pm PT
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actually, I believe that couloir has been done several times.
I could be mistaken
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altelis
Mountain climber
NM
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Can't tell TOO much about conditions, but it does look like the trip coulda been 1/2 as long and 2x as fast had you lashed some skis or sleds to your backs...
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Alois
Trad climber
Idyllwild, California
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Sam
Michael Gordon and I scranbled up this thing and the long ridgeline to the summit sometime in late January of 1998 or 1999. We descended to the saddle and took the regular route down to the valley. Had a good and hard snow all the way. Fun trip. I bet there are other people who did this. Cheers, Alois.
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Sam Page
Mountain climber
Orange County, CA
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Author's Reply
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Mar 5, 2010 - 07:35pm PT
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Alois: Yes, Michael Gordon mentioned your ascent on another forum. Thanks for chiming in here.
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Karen
Trad climber
Prescott, AZ ~
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Mar 10, 2010 - 11:53pm PT
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Cool guys! I enjoy reading about local stuff, so thanks for posting.
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