Northwest Gully of Sharkstooth 

FA:  Type:  Snow, Alpine Length:  3 pitches Views: 522 page views Submitted By: Kurt Johnson on Nov 2, 2006 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Self-portrait in the Northwest Gully of Sharkstoot...

Description 

On the west side of Sharkstooth as seen from The Gash lies a short but steep winter snow climb. It's neither a distinctive feature nor a destination, but it's a fun little jaunt in a magnificant location, giving the climber amazing views of both the Andrews Creek drainage and the Sky Pond Cirque.

Location 

Head up toward Andrews Glacier and turn left into the Gash toward Sharkstooth. I climbed the right-hand gully immediately next to the spire, but there are a couple variations to the right (west). I call it a gully rather than a couloir since it's not as distinct as a typical couloir.

Protection 

It's a good solo, but can be protected with either pickets or a light rock rack.

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The Northwest Gully of Sharkstooth.	Looking up the Northwest Gully. Sharkstooth is on ...	Looking South at Andrews Peak and Sky Pond from th...
Looking north at the South Face of Otis and the Mu...