Gravel Creek 1

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Rating: WI5+
Length: 55 meters, main first pitch

This climb is exactly like the first ice step of Kid Around the Corner in Caribou Creek, but much, much longer. An easier line can be found on the right side of the climb, but as you move to climber's left, it gets harder. A climber can expect to climb many feet of vertical and very chandeliered ice before it slowly starts to ease off as you reach the top. If you want to get some more climbing in, you can continue for a couple more pitches of snow and WI3 ice.

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Anchor: No veggies exist. Bring gear for a v-thread.

ALERT:  Beware of falling rock from the overhanging rock around the climb.

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Ski or snowmachine across the Matanuska River up the Gravel Creek drainage. There is often a snow machine trail to follow that runs a trap line up the creek. Thus, this is maybe not a good trip to bring the dogs on. The climb will be on your right after about 3 miles of travel. Hike a snow slope to the route's base.

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