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. |