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Upper East Face

Submitted By: Leo Paik on Sep 8, 2006
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
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The Upper East Face from near Mill's Glacier.


Description 

This is the area that is somewhat broken above the left side of the Lower East Face. It faces east or northeast depending on exactly where you are.

Some of the better known routes in this less-traveled section include Zumie's Thumb, 5.9; Teeter Totter Pillar, 5.8; and The Window, 5.7 or M6; Kiener's Route, 5.3; Notch Couloir, easy snow.

This area may be approached via a route on the Lower East Face, Lamb's Slide, or Flying Dutchman. Expect nearly a full-day for an adventure here.


Getting There 

Most access this area from the Long's Area trailhead to Chasm Lake 4.5 mi, and then you choose your final bit of approach.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Upper East Face:
The Notch Couloir   Mod. Snow     Trad, Snow, Alpine, Grade III   
Kiener's Route   5.3 Easy Snow     Trad, Snow, Alpine, Grade II   
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Featured Route For Upper East Face
The route as seen from Mt. Meeker.

The Beaver 5.5  CO : Alpine Rock : ... : Upper East Face
This route climbs Longs via its obvious, left skyline. Starting at the Loft, It strives to stay right on the crest of the southeast ridge.Much of this is simply 3rd class with HUGE exposure to your right, looking down the east face, and across the Diamond's profile.Soak it in, and stay as close to edge as you dare, peering down at The vertigous East Face!The Crux comes when you reach the Notch. The Notch is very intimidating to look into, it's a ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO


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Zumie's Thumb from the Loft.

Zumie's Thumb from the Loft.