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Elevation: | 5,488 ft | 1,673 m |
GPS: |
51.03616, -115.08721 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | ozman on May 25, 2012 | |
Admins: | Dave Rone, Tom Jones, Richard Rose, Rhys Beaudry |
Description
This area is the crag/amphitheater including Whiteman falls and the surrounding mixed climbs.
Getting There
In early season, you can drive South on Highway 40, turn left at Opal Creek Road and drive 200M to park at the Opal Creek bridge. From this parking area in early season, the approach is only 15 minutes up the Opal Creek drainage including a couple short low angle snow/ice steps. During winter closure, drive Hwy 40 South until the winter road barrier (closed after Dec. 1st at King Creek). 5K ski/hike/snowshoe one way from winter closure parking along Hwy 40 South until the left hand turn to access Opal Creek.
Classic Climbing Routes at Whiteman Falls Drainage Ice/Mixed
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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