Type: Ice
FA: John Wolfe, Bob Dominque,Bill Krause 1970's
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Shared By: Johnny K on Jan 2, 2011
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Follow the center crack to the far right of a small waterfall closest to the summit of Sugar Loaf peak.
Get an early start,Check avy conditions. It is in the sun most of the day.
Depending on heavy snow conditions half of the ice and wall may be buried in snow.

Location Suggest change

Park at Ice house canyon trailhead to access Falling rock canyon via Icehouse canyon trail. The climb is directly under Sugar loaf peak. This canyon branches off to other paths around surrounding peaks.

Approach:

An hour or a few depending on weather/fitness.

Vertical gain of 1800ft through mixed terrain.

Follow the direct creek gully up Falling rock canyon,towards sugar loaf peak.You will bypass a couple waterfalls before reaching the crag on the left hand side.

Descent:

Back track to ice house trail head, or from the the summit of Sugar loaf peak exit via alternate gully/canyons.

Protection Suggest change

Standard light alpine rack, stubbies

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