[TR] McClellan Butte - North Couloir 5/10/2011

[CascadeClimber]

Trip: McClellan Butte - North Couloir

 

Date: 5/10/2011

 

Trip Report:

Slogged up the North Couloir on McClellan after work today. It's in good shape for this time of year and the big slides have come down, so it's not a death-trap. The avy debris made the ski down suckful and an inconveniently located cornice made the usual 3rd class scramble onto the summit ridge significantly more spicy.

 

Flotation recommended for the lower sections, just above the woods. I was postholing to my knees near the top and there should be some steps left, though some were buried during the slushtacular skiing up high.

 

Good workout, fun route in a nice position.

 

Gear Notes:

Skis, skins, crampons, axe. Used them all.

 

Approach Notes:

Trail is dry to the first clearing.

[obwan]

Good job! That is hard f---ing core! Usually good until Memorial Day.