Wy'East Face Ascent
Trail
4.9 mile
7.8 kilometer
point to point
Ascent
Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
5,251'
1,600 m
Descent: -31' -10 m
High: 10,587' 3,227 m
Low: 5,368' 1,636 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 21% (12°)
Max Slope: 115% (49°)
Avalanche risk for Apr 17, 2019: Unknown
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“Great low angle skinning up to the top of Superbowl, then high angle skinning if snow is soft or crampons are necessary.”
— Ryan O
Description
Once at the top of Superbowl, boot crampons and an ice axe may be necessary depending on conditions. With firm snow, crampons/ice axe recommended as the run out/slide would be a few thousand feet down to the bottom of Heather Canyon. Bootpack/skin up the blank Wy'east face heading towards the small rock outcroppings near the top. The summit has a wide ledge to transition to descent mode.
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