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Mammoth Trip, 2019

September 17

Sherwin Crest Attempts

And here we are. In 2006, David crossed this narrow ledge of mud, and Bill, who couldn't stop him, didn't really have a choice but to follow.


Ignoring the precipitous slide, well yes, one would still probably be able to cross that. If the ground gives way, though, the slide won't let one ignore it. . One won't plummet to one's death, but slide a considerable way down. It'd require some sort of rescue, whether helicopter, or just someone going to town to buy a rope. In any case, it's way too steep to simply climb back up. And downward? Well, there's a band of cliffs. But maybe you can skirt them. Or maybe not. -F.