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Skiing the upper N Face of Mt. Darwin
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North Face of Darwin by Kris Gorny
MP says 45-50 degrees, but I don't think it was that steep. Maybe 45 at best but mostly 40-ish mellowing out toward 35 at the bottom of the apron.
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Mike McL
May 12, 2018
“Skiing the upper N Face of Mt. Darwin”  

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Skiing the upper N Face of Mt. Darwin
MP says 45-50 degrees, but I don't think it was that steep. Maybe 45 at best but mostly 40-ish mellowing out toward 35 at the bottom of the apron.
The exposed summit block
Approaching Mt. Darwin
The top of the right hand branch of the North Face route - 5 July 2020.
Looking down the righthand branch just before the last thin section to the plateau - 5 July 2020.
On the approach to the std N Face route in June 1981. Perfect conditions the whole week I was out there.
Skiing lower on the N Face of Mt. Darwin
Handsome Mt. Darwin in early May 2017.
Nearing the top of the line
Booting up the N Face
Mt. Darwin N Face, spring conditions (early May)
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