Route Descriptions

Blanca and Ellingwood

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  Lake Como Approach (Standard)  3900' Class 1No exposure in the area. Gentle terrain.   13 Print 
 1)  Blanca Peak - Northwest Ridge (Standard)  6500' Difficult Class 2Moderate exposure along the immediate route. It should be avoidable with some slow hiking or scrambling.   101 Print 
 2)  Ellingwood Point - South Face (Standard)  6200' Difficult Class 2Mild exposure very close to the route. Route options may be limited but you should be able to walk past the exposure area.   81 Print 
 3)  Combination: Blanca, Ellingwood - From Lake Como  6800' Class 3More serious exposure that could result in serious injury or death if you fell. Moving past the area will require some scrambling or short technical moves.   50 Print 
         
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 4)  Ellingwood Point - Southwest Ridge  2200' Class 3More serious exposure that could result in serious injury or death if you fell. Moving past the area will require some scrambling or short technical moves.   20 Print 
         

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