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Glass Onion

WI5-, Trad, Ice, 380 ft (115 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 4 from 9 votes
FA: Carl Tobin & Roman Dial, January 1981
Alaska > S Central Alaska > S Central Alask… > Valdez > Keystone Canyon

Description

Climb to the base of Simple Twist and access the route by means of a right leaning shelf. Once on the ice climb straight up this beautiful formation and continue to the top of the canyon wall for an unforgettable day.

Location

Glass Onion it the ice formation located on top of the canyon wall between Bridalveil and Greensteps.

Protection

Protect with ice screws and slinging alders. Descend by topping out and hike lookers right to the normal walk off gully used by other routes that are located in the area.

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Short grass/alder traverse to get to the ice
[Hide Photo] Short grass/alder traverse to get to the ice
Travis Mcalpine getting after it on Glass Onion.
[Hide Photo] Travis Mcalpine getting after it on Glass Onion.
The exposed Glass Onion.
[Hide Photo] The exposed Glass Onion.
Glass Onion is the formation located on the upper canyon wall between Bridalveil and Greensteps.
[Hide Photo] Glass Onion is the formation located on the upper canyon wall between Bridalveil and Greensteps.