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The Lip Ascent

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  2. NH
  3. …White Mountain Region
  4. …Mount Washington
  5. Tuckerman Ravine
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Ascent

435' 132 m

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Descent

38%

Avg Slope (21°)

42%

Max Slope (23°)

4,972' 1,515 m

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4,537' 1,383 m

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Shared By Gunks Jesse

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Avalanche risk for Feb 17, 2019: Unknown

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Full forecast for MWAC: Tuckerman and Huntington Ravine — Brought to you by Mount Washington Avalanche Center

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“Ascend the 40 to 50 degree headwall via The Lip to access the ravine ridge”

— Gunks Jesse
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Carefully ascend The Lip line from the ravine floor to access the ridge. This is a steep boot pack to the top. Be cautious of skiers and other hikers on this route.

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