Type: Trad, Ice, 700 ft (212 m), 5 pitches, Grade III
FA: Jack Firth, Eckhard Grassman, John Lauchlan, Peter Zvengrowski 1974
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Shared By: Dave Rone on Jun 15, 2014
Admins: Mark Roberts, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford

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Pilsner Pillar is one of the most famous free-standing pillars in the Rockies! Climb 40 m of dead vertical ice, and then head right to a bolted station at the top of the first pitch. The ice might be three-dimensional candlestick or it could be a smooth, solid sheet. One never knows how it's going form.

Most parties call it good after the first pitch, but if you want the full-value experience, continue up the gully where you can find up to 4 more pitches of easier ice.

Don't even think about getting on this route unless you are certain about avalanche conditions!

Location Suggest change

Pilsner Pillar is the left-most route on Mt. Dennis. Park at the first opportunity on the access road. Head back down the road for 50 m or so and hike up the drainage to the route. Typically 30 - 60 minutes.

Protection Suggest change

Screws are all you need. There is a bolted station at the top of the first pitch, use slings/v-threads for the upper pitches.

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