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Mount Russell hiker

I admit I was confused at first, and thought this must be about a different Mt. Russell. But I looked at a SEKI map, and there is a small protuberance on the east side that does include the summit of Mt. Russell, and also Tulainyo Lake.

The picture of a tree-covered ridge didn't help.

Should be a follow up report out soon ,but details suggest the male individual was helping the lady, sounds like down climbing from East summit to West summit very exposed area somewhat class 2 but extreme exposure,many turn back before crossing over.This Ridge Should be climbed by very experienced climbers it is not something a novice hiker should try without gaining climbing skills with exposure.