Lava Ridge
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Details
| Mountain | Mount Adams | |
| Aspect | Northeast | |
| Local Relief | 7,676 ft (2,340 m) | |
| From | the Summit to Killen Creek trailhead | |
| Average Slope 1 | Vertical | Source |
| 38° | 2405 ft (733 m) | Route Topo |
| Approach | Killen Creek | |
Description
Unlike Lava Headwall the rockfall danger is minimized on Lava Ridge whose sustained fall-line is to die for. Subtle variations exist near the bottom of the route where, if later in the season, patches of dirt and rock melt out. This route is also a wonderful climb, easily approached from a col below the North Ridge. It should be noted that Lava Ridge may provide the most moderate descent accessed from Killen Creek.
Documented Descents
- 2006.06.25: Ski descent by Phil Fortier, Jason and Josh Hummel, Sky Sjue (Cascade Crusades)
Labelled Route Photo
The line skied by Fortier, the Hummels, and Sjue on Lava Ridge is drawn in blue. The red line shows Lava Headwall.
Ski Photos
Route Topo
