Type: Trad, Snow, Alpine, 700 ft (212 m), 6 pitches, Grade IV
FA: Eric Carter? Fall 2018
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Shared By: Porter McMichael on Apr 22, 2019
Admins: Jon Nelson, Micah Klesick, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan
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This route follows the west ridge of Colfax peak to near the summit where it rejoins the Cosley-Houston for the last few hundred feet.  After following some moderate and steep snow we ran into an impassable rock face. From there we rappelled (climbers right) into a SSW facing couloir. At the top of that couloir, we traversed down and left to meet with the upper slopes of the Colsey-Houston.

Location Suggest change

To find this route traverse west under the north face of Colfax peak until you reach the saddle and you can look to the south. From here follow the obvious ridge to the East toward the summit.

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We soloed everything, only option for pro would be pickets. Rock is garbage.

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Looking up the west ridge from the saddle.
Looking up the west ridge from the saddle.
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Traverse on the upper slopes of the Cosley Houston. Be sure to go up the left hand gully.
Traverse on the upper slopes of the Cosley Hous…
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View of the North Side of Colfax in the late fall.
View of the North Side of Colfax in the late fall.
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