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Elevation: 3,000 ft 914 m
GPS: 44.13347, -73.96688
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Shared By: Piotr Piotr on Oct 10, 2013 · Updates
Admins: Morgan Patterson, Kevin MudRat MacKenzie, Jim Lawyer

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Great backcountry destination. Low crowds, except for Trap Dike.

Lake sits at about 3000 ft, anticipate winter conditions.

Getting There Suggest change

ADK LOJ to Marcy Dam then to Avy Lake Pass. About a 5 mile approach.

Skis are the way to go! If you hike/snowshoe in stay OFF the ski tail.

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Location: Avalanche Lake/Pass Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Avalanche Lake/Pass

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI2 Easy Snow
 67
● The Trap Dike
Ice, Snow 2 pitches
WI4-
 21
● Avalanche Mountain Gully
Ice 2 pitches
WI3+
 8
● Adirondike
Trad, Ice 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Trap Dike
 67
WI2 Easy Snow Ice, Snow 2 pitches
● Avalanche Mountain Gully
 21
WI4- Ice 2 pitches
● Adirondike
 8
WI3+ Trad, Ice 2 pitches
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The legendary routes Dream Within a Dream (left) and Oracle of Delphi (right).
The legendary routes Dream Within a Dream (left…
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Avalanche Mountain Gully and surrounding climbs as viewed from the top of the Matrix wall - could very well be wrong about the two mixed lines, March '19
Avalanche Mountain Gully and surrounding climbs…
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The Northwest wall of the pass, looker's right of the Fin - taking a stab at identifying some of these dramatic routes from the description in Mellor's Blue Lines, March '19
The Northwest wall of the pass, looker's right…
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Rayless, and Pathless 4, in the center-left of photo, March '19
Rayless, and Pathless 4, in the center-left of…
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Dream Within a Dream, March '19
Dream Within a Dream, March '19
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The majestic lake wall, March '19
The majestic lake wall, March '19
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The pass in the afternoon sun, a magical place.
The pass in the afternoon sun, a magical place.
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