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Wowie Zowie

WI6, Trad, Ice, 360 ft (109 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 4 from 6 votes
FA: Andrew Embick & Carl Tobin, 1981
Alaska > S Central Alaska > S Central Alask… > Valdez > Mineral Creek Ice Climbs

Description

Pitch one can either start up the long sustained line on the left or connecting a series of vertical pillars on the right. Follow these features for 55 to 60 meters and build a belay.
Pitch 2. This is the glory patch and one of the most sustained and enjoyable pieces of ice that most people will ever get on. There are normally spectacular hanging icicles that involve some maneuvering to get around. The last section is vertical fat perfection. 55 - 60 meters will bring you to the aldrs at the top of the climb. Repel the route

Location

This route is the main ice featcher located two miles above the steel bridge. It can be seen on the right (east) side of Mineral Creek Canyon.

Protection

Ice screws.
Rap off alders or V-thread.

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Getting on the money pitch of Wowie Zowie.  Photo Matthew Jerousek
[Hide Photo] Getting on the money pitch of Wowie Zowie. Photo Matthew Jerousek
Photos cannot do this magnificent route Justice.
[Hide Photo] Photos cannot do this magnificent route Justice.
Travis snowboarding down the approach to Wowie Zowie.
[Hide Photo] Travis snowboarding down the approach to Wowie Zowie.
Aden and I topping out on Wowie Zowie. Photo Thomas Tapp
[Hide Photo] Aden and I topping out on Wowie Zowie. Photo Thomas Tapp
Wowie Zowie from across the Mineral Creek Valley. <br>
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Photo taken from AlaskaIceClimbing.com
[Hide Photo] Wowie Zowie from across the Mineral Creek Valley. Photo taken from AlaskaIceClimbing.com

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ASAP Becky
Safeway Parking lot in Canmore
[Hide Comment] Note; beware of current snow conditions. I have been avalanched while on route, the climb is in a fairly sized runout zone. Feb 27, 2025