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Turnagain Arm Ice Climbs - Easy Street

Rating: WI2
Length: 15 meters
FA: Bob O'Brian, Doug Van Etten, 1984*

Lat: 61º 00.638' North
Long: 149º 42.102' West

WARNING: Belayers take caution of the passing highway traffic within arms reach while climbers should be aware that falling ice and rock could easily hit the passing traffic below.  Simply stated - Use common sense when climbing so as to not ruin the privilege of climbing at this location. 

Approach: Drive about 4.4 miles south of the Seward Highway from the weight station or just under a mile south of the PFM Wall

Route: This large flow is a good easy to moderate climb for beginners or those just learning to lead. 

Anchor: Alders exist at the top for anchor or rappel.

* - Information taken from Fat City and Urban Ice with permission from author.

 

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above: Easy Street

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