Phoenix Wings
WI2-3
Avg: 2 from 2 votes
Type: | Ice |
FA: | John Wolfe, Bob Dominque,Bill Krause 1970's |
Page Views: | 2,500 total · 15/month |
Shared By: | Johnny K on Jan 2, 2011 |
Admins: | jt512, Nicole Wiesenthal, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
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
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.
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