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3–4 climb to the summit. Another option is to traverse from the Sahale Arm onto the Quien Sabe
Glacier and climb the glacier to the rock ridge north of the peak. The climb up this ridge is also class 3–4 but crosses some loose rock and is more
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period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris. The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of recent glaciation.
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Sahale Peak is noted for its panoramic views and is popular among mountaineers. The least technical route follows the Sahale Arm from the
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spires. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the
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