3/28/2008
Run 1: From the Las Vegas Ski Area, I skinned up a prominent drainage/avalanche path, then up a northwest-facing chute to reach the Charleston Peak Trail. I followed the trail at first, but soon lost it due to snow cover. The traversing on steep snow required crampons for the remainder of the climb. I decided to take the Devils Thumb third class shortcut since I wasn’t on the trail anyway. I followed the ridge to the summit of Charleston Peak, then descended the aesthetic northeast face on variable snow; powder to corn. Elevation: ~1742’ Run 2: I skinned/climbed back up to the ridge then descended a cliff-ridden face requiring careful routefinding. I finally found myself on easier terrain, then back in the ski area. Elevation: ~2428’ Total Elevation: ~4170’ Distance: 8.4 miles Time: ~6:30 First view of Charleston Peak
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