Rating: WI5
Length: 75 meters
This route of ice exists high on the wall to the right of Gingus. Start in the dihedral of Gingus and traverse right on the right headwall to a large flake with a chimney to gain access to the route proper.
FA: Steve Garvey & Mike Tumey, 1989
Descent: Rappel Gingus.
ALERT: Avalanche danger exists in this area. Know your surroundings and know the conditions!
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Take the Portage Glacier Road from the Seward Highway as if going to Whittier. Drive approximately 4 miles to the Williwaw Camp Ground and parking area. If the lot is plowed park there; however, if the parking area isn't plowed be prepared to drive to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center (another mile down the road) and approach by foot. From the Williwaw parking area find the obvious trailhead beginning at the south side of campground. (Note: The area may be used sometimes by snow machiners so be on the lookout for traffic.) Hike the trail to the east along a well maintained boardwalk until one finds easy passage through the brush to the Middle Glacier drainage. Hike the drainage upstream into the valley. Pass Luckyman and continue hiking approximately 1000 feet further up the Middle Glacier Valley. The route is found on the west wall and is directly across from Fringe.
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