Vermilion Dollar Couloir

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Re: Vermilion Dollar Couloir

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The main route is still closed until 7/1. Although possible that could be extended or lifted sooner.

Only the lower basin is actually closed (see map). You could come in via Swamp Canyon Trail over the pass near V2/Island lake and head over. Also you can just climb it sans couloir from Hope Lake.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DO ... 835679.pdf
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