Split Mountain via West Face

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Re: Split Mountain via West Face

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Do you mean the class 1 ramp from Lake 3535? I did it in August 2011 and have posted several photos here:

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Example shot: Looking north down the slope of Split to the saddle. Is this the kind of stuff you're looking for?

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Re: Split Mountain via West Face

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Hi Cadi,

No but thanks for the photo's, looking for the class 2 "West Face" route that ascends
the ribs from the Lake 11975 area.
You have a shot in your album looking south #39, would you have any other shots
from that angle or even more southeast towards Cardinal Mtn? A straight on face
shot of Split from Lake 11975 would be great too.
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Re: Split Mountain via West Face

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Unfortunately the south summit/ridge of Split blocks most of the view towards Cardinal - I don't have anything that shows any more than what is in this shot.

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I didn't wander up to Lake 11975 when I was there but I did take some photos of the west chutes from the lower lake around sunset. Maybe these might help?

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Re: Split Mountain via West Face

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Yes they did! Thanks Cadi :)
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