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Great ice climbing north of Anchorage. From long easy solos, to harder test pieces, this is a good place to spend a day or longer. Temps are often colder here than in other places. Expect cold temps in the canyon as well as bitter wind.

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Caribou Creek is two hours north from Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. After the Mat glacier, the road drops into the caribou drainage. Cross the Caribou Creek bridge, park along the road. Hike down to the river on the north side of the road until one can gain access to the creek. Access to most of these climbs is limited until the river freezes. Skis, snowshoes or a snowmachine are helpful.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Caribou Creek

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI3
 42
Kid's Corner
Ice 3 pitches
WI4
 10
China Wear
Ice
WI5-
 7
Kantellia Falls
Trad, Ice 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Kid's Corner
 42
WI3 Ice 3 pitches
China Wear
 10
WI4 Ice
Kantellia Falls
 7
WI5- Trad, Ice 2 pitches
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