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Routes in James Peak
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First Star Couloir Mod. Snow PG13 |
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Shooting Star T AI1-2 Steep Snow |
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Sky Pilot T |
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Starlight T |
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Stiles Buttress (Northeast Prow) T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b M1-2 Mod. Snow X |
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Superstar Couloir T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Steep Snow |
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| Type: | Snow, Alpine, 600 ft (182 m), Grade II |
| FA: | ??? (Unknown) Climbed by M. Coopwood and K. Coopwood on 6/20/09. |
| Page Views: | 2,241 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | mcoopwood on Jun 21, 2009 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Description
This route may be considered a variation on the Starlight Couloir of James Peak. Although this route is less worthy than Shooting Star and Super Star, it is certainly a more interesting climb than Starlight, so it deserves a name. Begin by climbing about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up Starlight Couloir. Climb up and right into a slightly steeper couloir that drains into Starlight from the west. About 200 feet up the route takes a turn to the left and proceeds parallel (and above) Starlight Couloir until it reaches the gentle SE ridge of James Peak at about 13,050 feet.
Location
This route can be approached from either St. Mary's Glacier or from Mammoth Gulch. From St. Mary's Glacier, ascend to about 12,750' on the SE ridge. Traverse across the top of the "Bailout" ski route and descend north into the basin below the East Face of James Peak (12,200'). Do not descend Bailout.
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