Rain Peak - North Couloir
Date: 4/25/2023
Partner: Carl Anderson
Trailhead: Willowbrook TH
Distance: 12.75m
Elevation Gain: 4865ft
Duration: 8hrs
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Rain Peak doesn't look too far away from town, however it is deceivingly remote. This longish tour offers amazing views and fun terrain. Depending on conditions, you may even be treated to a classic east Gore bushwhack.
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Big Eyes from Rain's east ridge
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Carl skins the east ridge
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Red Peak's north face is pretty awesome. L2R: Big Eyes, Red Diamond Traverse, Big Bad Wolf
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Carl sizing up East Thorn
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Making our way up Rain's east ridge
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A steep little pitch to the summit
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The spicy southwest ridge to Mount Silverthorn
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Westerly views towards Snow and Valhalla
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Snow Peak
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L2R: Valhalla, Palomino Point, Grand Traverse and North Traverse
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Carl on the first pitch of the north couloir
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Alex
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Alex
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Alex
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Carl in the lower section of the couloir
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Carl on the apron
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Rain's impressive north face
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Valhalla and Palomino Point
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Westerly views in the south Rock Creek basin
