Type: Snow, 1400 ft (424 m)
FA: unknown
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Shared By: Kirk Miller on Dec 30, 2009 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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This has got to be one of Colorado's true gems. To bag the Fair requires a full day's approach. Camp at Mirror Lake or push it a little farther and scramble up to Triangle Lake and camp closer to the base of the snow climb. The ski descent can be technical and committing with 40° to 45° snow on the upper glacier, and a crevasse at around 12,200'. This isolated alpine cirque provides incredible scenery.

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Cross the Mirror Lake outlet, and head up Cascade Creek. Scramble up to Triangle Lake. Hike around the West side, and the route is obvious.

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Climb early while the snow is frozen and time your descent to catch the corn.

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