The Chute  5.5 WI3 M1 Easy Snow

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Type:  Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine, 4 pitches, 600 feet, Grade IV Consensus:  5.5 WI3 M1 [details] FA:  first recorded winter ascent Glenn Cilley solo 12.27.2011 New Route:  Yes Season:  winter Submitted By:  Glenn Cilley on Dec 30, 2011 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: west face of Lowell, the Chute in red

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Description 

This is a great alpine, wilderness route. Climb up the gully on mixed ice and rock over the many bulges and corners.

Location 

On the south side of Carrigan Notch trail (right) you will see the gully. At the top you can go to the summit and sign in or head south back down the ridge to the trail (about 1 mile).

Protection 

Standard short ice screws, for winter. Not much gear for a non winter accent as it is all loose.

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looking down the first pitch	looking down from near the top	the summit