West Couloir
Max elevation: 11,435' Linear distance to top: 5.76 miles Vertical gain to top: 5,164' Run length: 4,864' Max slope angle: 45+ Technical: The bottom pitch of the couloir can require ice axe and crampons, and a possible rappel on the descent Consideratons: Boot up from the north side. Going to the summit of Buck is rarely done from the top of this couloir.