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Hung Jury

WI4 R, Trad, Ice, 180 ft (55 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 26 votes
FA: Steve Clautice & Carl Tobin, February 1978
Alaska > S Central Alaska > S Central Alask… > Valdez > Keystone Canyon

Description

one of the wildest looking ice climbs you'll ever see. due to the winds that whistle thru the Keystone Canyon, huge 'bells' or 'gargoiles' grow from the walls.
weave your way through, past, over, or around them as needed to surmount this Classic route.
rappel from slings on 3" alders on the left.

Location

MM12.7

Protection

depends on your balls: somewhere between 4 & 12 screws.

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do not ring the bell
[Hide Photo] do not ring the bell
this thing scared us bad but we climbed it anyway. 1986
[Hide Photo] this thing scared us bad but we climbed it anyway. 1986
Hung Jury 55 m. From the AlaskaIceClimbing: "This route consists of scoops, umbrellas, and bells that extend from base to top. These formations occur as a result of the unusual wind patterns in the area of this route that blow upward. As a result, ice conditions can vary on this route and one may be required to take a circuitous route to the top." Climbed 03/31/2013
[Hide Photo] Hung Jury 55 m. From the AlaskaIceClimbing: "This route consists of scoops, umbrellas, and bells that extend from base to top. These formations occur as a result of the unusual wind patterns in the…
Amazing ice
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A great photo from Cloudberry Johnson of Hung Jury over Ice Fest weekend 2017.
[Hide Photo] A great photo from Cloudberry Johnson of Hung Jury over Ice Fest weekend 2017.
Julie rapelling hung jury
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Julie raping down Hung Jury
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Serious business on P2 of Hung Jury - 03/31/2013
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Myself getting ready for the second pitch on Hung Jury - 03/31/2013
[Hide Photo] Myself getting ready for the second pitch on Hung Jury - 03/31/2013
JR on P1 of Hung Jury
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Hung Jury, WI4
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Dan McCabe
[Hide Comment] FA - Andy and Carl? Pretty sure. Jan 27, 2013
Anastasia Bl
Portland, OR
  WI4 R
[Hide Comment] The best chunk of ice I ever climbed! Out of this world.
Climbed 03/31/2013 Oct 29, 2013
Greg Sievers
Bozeman, MT
  WI4
[Hide Comment] I see comments stating P1 and P2 ? Im confused, when & how did this route become 2 pitches? it was only one pitch back in the mid 80s, let alone now with 60-70m ropes being the norm. Oct 27, 2019
C Williams
Sketchy, Blackvanistan
  WI4
[Hide Comment] It's ice climbing Greg, make it as many or few pitches as you want, no one cares. Some seasons the bells form in a way that requires a wandering line and a short second pitch is nice for cutting down on rope drag. Winters are warmer, ice forms differently every year, get over yourself. Oct 30, 2019