North Bench

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0.2 mile 0.2 kilometer point to point
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Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -93' -28 m
High: 11,854' 3,613 m
Low: 11,761' 3,585 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 11% (6°)
Max Slope: 21% (12°)

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“Traverse across Wildy Bowl from Kachina's southeast chutes.”

— J. Bella

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The north half of a prominent geologic feature in the middle of Wildy Bowl that separates the upper and lower sections of this glacial basin, the chutes on Kachina Peak's southeast side drop onto the north side of this feature. From the K9 Couloir or Pup's Den, traverse south above a series of cliffs and drops until you see the rocks taper off into a wide open snowfield—the Waterfall Line.

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K9 Couloir

Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl

Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl

Closer view of Rotten Spine

Closer view of Rotten Spine

Pup's Den 1, climbing towards the steepest part of the chute with a 48° slope angle, April 2, 2019

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Kachina's southeast facing lines

Kachina's southeast facing lines

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