Mt. Parnassus (13,580)
Route: Drain Pipe Couloir
Distance: 5.3 miles
Vertical: 3,200 feet
Date: May 19, 2024
Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Partners: Kyle, Rachel, Colin
Rachel, Kyle, and Colin with Mt. Parnassus in the background.
The drainpipe couloir is directly above Kyle's head, but view of the lower
section is blocked by the trees.
We were able to skin to the base of the couloir, where we transitioned to
booting.
Climbing above the narrow, curvy section.
Kyle led most of the climb.
It gets a bit steep near the top of the couloir.
Kyle and Colin at the top of the couloir.
The last bit to the summit is fairly flat.
Summit views.
Kyle ad Rachel on the summit.
Kyle skiing.
Colin.
Rachel.
Resting above the narrow section.
The apron below the couloir. The trailhead is at the confluence of the two
drainages, far below.