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The Rib is sunlit and rises left to right from the upper East Fork Kahiltna Glacier to the crest of the South Buttress. The Radio Tower is visible behind the Rib. Chuck Crago photo.
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Psycho-Killer traverse at 15,500 feet on the South Buttress Ridge, May 1988. “P-K cornice" in back ground.
Upper South Buttress showing from about 16,000 feet el to 18,900 feet. Alternative couloir to the original route is located in lower left of photo in the sun/shade line
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Andrew Carson
Oct 27, 2012
“The Rib is sunlit and rises left to right from the upper East Fork Kahiltna Glacier to the crest of the South Buttress. The Radio Tower is visible behind the Rib. Chuck Crago photo. ”  

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“Psycho-Killer” cornice at 15,500 feet along the South Buttress Ridge in May 1988.
Andy Carson leading the FA crux of the Wyoming Rib Variation in May 1988. East Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier is seen below
Psycho-Killer traverse at 15,500 feet on the South Buttress Ridge, May 1988. “P-K cornice" in back ground.
The Rib is sunlit and rises left to right from the upper East Fork Kahiltna Glacier to the crest of the South Buttress. The Radio Tower is visible behind the Rib. Chuck Crago photo.
Upper South Buttress showing from about 16,000 feet el to 18,900 feet. Alternative couloir to the original route is located in lower left of photo in the sun/shade line
Upper route showing Wyoming Team ascent and descent routes and 17,800 foot camp location. Carter Horn is the “false" summit in photo. True summit is beyond.
Two mountain travelers taking a break... at ease on the East Fork.
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