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WI4, Trad, Ice, 180 ft (55 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
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Alaska > S Central Alaska > S Central Alask… > Valdez > Heiden Canyon Zone

Description

This full pitch of ice starts up halo angle ramp before getting on to a steep to vertical formation for 60 feet. ShakeOut at the top of this feature before continuing up and right some short pillars. You can repel off of v threads, from this point or continue up thin ice to alders at the top of the cliff.

Location

This route is located next to Skeleton Lady. From the parking area travel up the low river for a mile into Heiden Canyon. Take a right at the first large drainage and continue towards the books (south) for a quarter mile. The clams are located on the left wall.

Protection

Ice screws, vthreads, alders

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Tim leaving the ground on our second climb of the day.
[Hide Photo] Tim leaving the ground on our second climb of the day.
Tim Busting out a V thread to celebrate the first day of April.
[Hide Photo] Tim Busting out a V thread to celebrate the first day of April.
This is the left route in the photo and makes for a great double date.
[Hide Photo] This is the left route in the photo and makes for a great double date.