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Tunnel Section Ice Climbing - Tunnel Vision

Rating: WI5
Length:  50 meters
FA: Steve Garvey, Jim Sweeney, & Dave Nyman, 1987*

WARNING: Understand that if you walk on the train tracks you are trespassing on Alaksa Railroad property.

WARNING: Portage area weather can be drastically different than weather in Anchorage.  Avalanches can and will happen.  Know your surroundings and be aware of current conditions.

Access: Ski, snowmachine, or hike 10 miles on or near the railroad tracks from the Seward Highway to access the tunnels.  Tunnel vision is located to the right just after the third tunnel. 

Route: A strenuous climb up a curtain and/or pillars hanging off seperate rock roofs.

Anchor: Trees and/or alder brush exist at the top for anchors.  Bring v-thread material just in case.

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

 

 

 

 
 

above: Tunnel Vision.
photo: Jon Cobb.

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