Technical Difficulty (Class):
 
Mountain Skill Rating:
Physical Condition:
Client/Guide Ratio: 3:1
Includes:
Guides climbing and safety gear, climbing helmet (reservation required).
Does not include:
Personal items on gear list.
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The Dana Couloir, class 3-4 ice 1 Day
Probably one of the Sierra's most popular "first" ice couloirs. It's pleasant, user friendly and great for building skills for multi-pitch ice routes.
Cost: $210 each/3 people
$260 each/2 people
$450/1 person
Dates:
Aug 24, 2008 (Sun)
Sep 6, 2008 (Sat)
Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
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The Approach:
From the west end of Tioga Lake (9,638'), we follow the climber's trail up Glacier Canyon past beautiful azure blue tarns and lakes to the base of the Dana Glacier (about 3 hrs).
The Climb:
After traversing the glacier, we approach the bergschrund, the last and often largest crevasse before the steeper couloir above. After negociating the bergschrund, we climb, usually near the right wall or center of the couloir for about 8 to 10 pitches, depending on where the guide elects to place the belays. From the top of the couloir, we scramble class 2-3 rock to the summit of Mt. Dana (13,053').
The Descent:
From the summit, we descend the northwest slope along the class 2 back to the trailhead (about 2 hrs from the summit).
Preparation:
At least one day of acclimatization around 10,000' prior to the climb is recommended.
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