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An east slope variation ascent of Mt. Morrison via Morrison Chute.


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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Ascent

10,656' 3,248 m

High

7,618' 2,322 m

Low

3,042' 927 m

Up

9' 3 m

Down

24%

Avg Slope (14°)

65%

Max Slope (33°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Don't leave your car overnight in the 'no overnight beyond this point' area.

Description

Start as far down the road as you can and then hike to trailhead. Had to use crampons instead of skinning on the lake trail due to ice since a slide on the slope would land you in the water. The snow was very hard up to the lower saddle even by afternoon in spring. However, the snow was great in the sun going up the chute.

Described on my trail report: bricepollock.com/alpine-tou…

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Brice Pollock

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The view looking down the chute from near top. See avalanche debris near snowboarder.
Apr 19, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA
Ascending the chute at 9 am. Had to use crampons because snow was packed hard.
Apr 18, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA
Skin track along the lake.
Apr 18, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA
Ascending the lower saddle.
Apr 18, 2017 near Mammoth…, CA

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