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The snow couloirs from Fay Lakes on the N side of Blitzen Ridge from the summit of Mt. Fairchild. Only the top section can be seen. Y Couloir is on the S side of the Blitzen Ridge.
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Bowie topping out on 10/16/2010.
The Y Couloir the approach trail on 7/7/02. You can clearly see the break in the snow.
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Bill Wright
Jul 8, 2002
“The snow couloirs from Fay Lakes on the N side of Blitzen Ridge from the summit of Mt. Fairchild. Only the top section can be seen. Y Couloir is on the S side of the Blitzen Ridge.”  

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Cornice is in.
Photo by Avery N.<br> <br> The cornice. July 3rd, 2004.
Photo by Avery N.<br> <br> The full right branch of the Y. Taken July 3rd 2004.
Ypsilon Mountain and the Y Couloir at dawn. Photo by 'Sneaky' Pete Lardy.
Photo by Avery N.<br> <br> This is the snow arete on the far right of the cornice if the cornice can't be climbed direct. July 3rd, 2004.
Bowie topping out on 10/16/2010.
The snow couloirs from Fay Lakes on the N side of Blitzen Ridge from the summit of Mt. Fairchild. Only the top section can be seen. Y Couloir is on the S side of the Blitzen Ridge.
The Y Couloir the approach trail on 7/7/02. You can clearly see the break in the snow.
Photo of myself on the rock pitch before the cornice broke and landed on 'Sneaky' Pete Lardy and myself.
'Sneaky' Pete Lardy starting up the gully.
Photo by Avery N.<br> <br> The first bit of rock. The chimney drops off to the right. July 3rd, 2004.

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