The Abruzzi Ridge is a mountaineering route on Mount Saint Elias, ascending the north (

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) side of the mountain. It was first climbed by Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi in 1897, and named in his honor. Although listed in the influential guidebook ''

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'', the route is rarely climbed today due to glacial changes and the danger of icefall avalanches from the northeast face.

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