Rating: WI2-4 Length: 15-20m FA: Conrad Guenther & George Fuller, 1984*
Approach: After leaving the Eagle River Nature Center, one will arrive at Echo Bend after about 45 minutes to an hour hike/ski. Spruce Pitch is located low in the trees exactly between Hollow Icicle and 3-Ring Circus. Bushwhack through trees then ascend moderate terrain to the bottom of the ice.
Route: This is a broad ice formation with varying difficulty. Choose your difficulty level and go for it!
Anchor: Large trees exist at the top of the climb.
* - Information taken from Fat City and Urban Ice with permission from author. |