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This picture, taken on the ridge proper of Mt. Eolus, gives some idea of the exposure and terrain. For more solid rock with more scrambling and exposure, stay on the ridge. Staying left of the ridge (more common) is less technical/exposed but very loose.
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Looking up at the Chicago Basin.
This photo, taken to the left of the ridge on Mt. Eolus, gives some idea of the loose, scrambly terrain on this route and its grassy ledges.
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Tyler Prince
Apr 23, 2015 near Silverton, CO
“This picture, taken on the ridge proper of Mt. Eolus, gives some idea of the exposure and terrain. For more solid rock with more scrambling and exposure, stay on the ridge. Staying left of the ridge (more common) is less technical/exposed but very loose.”  

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This picture, taken on the ridge proper of Mt. Eolus, gives some idea of the exposure and terrain. For more solid rock with more scrambling and exposure, stay on the ridge. Staying left of the ridge (more common) is less technical/exposed but very loose.
This photo, taken to the left of the ridge on Mt. Eolus, gives some idea of the loose, scrambly terrain on this route and its grassy ledges.
The famed "Catwalk" to Mt. Eolus, with the summit in the distance.
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