Rating: WI2/3
Length: 30 meters
FA:
Anchor/Descent: Alders or trees may provide an anchor at the top, but bring v-thread gear just in case.
Author: buzzbizz
Kodiak Island 1
Rating: WI2/3
Length: 25 meters
FA:
Anchor/Descent: Alders or trees may provide an anchor at the top, but bring v-thread gear just in case.
Gibson Cove
Rating: WI2/3
Length: 15 meters
Relatively easily climbing through alder with a 3 meter section of steep ice.
FA:
Anchor/Descent: Alders may provide an anchor, but bring v-thread gear just in case.
Deadman’s Curve 2
Rating: WI2
Length: 10-15 meters
A small handfull of ice flows exist in this area which make it a perfect destination for ice bouldering. If using a rope make sure to bring plenty of webbing to reach the alders above.
FA:
Anchor/Descent: Alders can provide an anchor, but may not be readily available at very top of the ice. Bring v-thread gear just in case.
Deadman’s Curve 1
Rating: WI3
Length: 25 meters
Hike snow and rock to the base of this route then climb 3 short sections to the top.
FA:
Anchor/Descent: Alders can provide an anchor, but are not be readily available at very top of the ice. If you wish to top rope the route make sure to bring plenty of anchor material so the rope does not run over the ground. Bring v-thread gear just in case.
Kodiak Island
Kodiak Island (aka Alaska’s Emerald Isle for its lush green appearance in the summer) is most known for its salmon fishing, large brown bear population and the never ending rain. However, when tempertures fall and the seas are too rough to kayak, break out the climbing gear and go look for some ice.
Southwest Alaska
Little is known about the ice climbing potential of southwest Alaska. Because most of this area is without roadways, many climbs are probably waiting for first ascents. Access by bush plane and strong backcountry skills may be required but the rewards can be high for the effort invested to climb in southwest Alaska.
Path of the Fallen
Rating: WI5
Length: 310 meters, 5 pitches
FA: Climbed January 2018 by Ryan Johnson and Samuel Johnson.
Anchor/Descent: v thread.
ALERT: Suicide icefall directly threatens the approach (and small approach pitch) but not the route. Be aware and move quickly. There is a large low angle slope above the route. Be aware and don’t climb during times of significant hazard.
Posted by: Samuel Johnson
Bathtime with Toaster
Rating: WI5
Length: 400 meters, 6 pitches
FA: Climbed Feb 2012 by Ryan Johnson, Samuel Johnson, and Tim Banfield.
Descent: v thread.
ALERT: Suicide Icefall exists to the left of the route. There is a large low angle slope above the route.
Posted by: Samuel Johnson
Suicide Basin
Take the west glacier trail to the Mendenhall glacier, navigate your way across the glacier and into Suicide Basin. The exact route will depend on snow cover and will vary from year-to-year.