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WI 4
245 m
ATES 4 (Extreme)
Location: 51.40808, -116.45366
Extra Lite is a less frequently climbed route that follows a steep gully with mostly WI2–3 terrain, finishing with a final WI4 pitch. It sits directly beneath significant overhead avalanche terrain and has a history of serious incidents.
Popularity
- 3 people completed the survey
- 100% climbed it once
Avalanche Frequency
- 67% have never seen debris
- 33% always observed debris
Avalanche Debris Distribution
- 100% observed debris on the approach
- 100% observed debris at the base of the climb
- 100% observed debris between pitches
Key Observations
- Debris has been observed running the full length of the avalanche path
Reported Avalanches and Incidents
- In December 1988, two climbers were swept off the route by an avalanche that started above and ran over the climb
- One climber survived with injuries after taking approximately 45 minutes to extricate themselves from the debris
- The second climber was not located
- Neither climber was carrying avalanche rescue gear
Additional Notes from the Community
- This route has very large avalanche potential
- Avalanche hazard exists along the entire climb, from approach through upper pitches