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Peeking Valley Ice Climbing - Mongolian BBQ

Rating: Mixed
Length: 2 pitches, 400+ feet
FA: Joel Schihl, Richard Barnow

Approach: This climb is located on the north face of Peak 5320 in the Peeking Valley which is located in the next valley north of Ram Valley. It is the first major ice seen after accessing the moraine on the right hand side of the valley (2 hr approach).

Route: This is a two pitch climb of mixed ice and rock.  Bring a full rack of rock and ice gear.  Gear up to 3 inches is handy for the second pitch.

Anchor: Be prepared to set a V-thread to descend off of this route.

 
 

above: Joel Schihl on the FA of Mongolian BBQ
photo: Richard Barnow

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