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  • AIC Admin on HollowheadThanks for taking the time to look closely at this map for Hunter. When we built out this area, the...
  • Dylan Weldin on HollowheadNote: on the map the location of this climb is incorrect. Do not get suckered into the gps pin from...
  • AIC Admin on PhoenixThanks, Jeff. Got it updated!
  • Hebrew Hammer on PhoenixI mean left of first pitch…me dysletic (sp)
  • AIC Admin on AlzheimersAwesome, Emma. Hope some day to hit up these routes!
  • Emma at the Airport on AlzheimersI live in Haines and would love to try this. Have basic toprope gear and some (minimal) experience. Could provide...
  • John Brueck on Caribou LooI skied to the base of this climb today (1/12/24) and found it to be completely filled in with snow....
  • Ethan Berkeland on Broken DreamsThe famed Broken Pillar that collapsed on the first ascent party (and Roman Dial took photos of) was climbed for...
  • AIC Admin on ReveilleWhatcha talking about?! Thanks for pointing that out, Jeff. The route approach was a little off. It is corrected now....
  • The Hebrew Hammer on Reveille"Travel on Knik Lake until the glacier butts up against the rock. Look up and right- the wall is obvious."...
  • Nathan Kutcher on Glass Onion DirectNice work! This is a rad looking line, we were hoping to climb this line/something similar to this on our...
  • Tmb on Pioneer FarmersEver been skied?
  • Hebrew Hammer on The CurtainI did not call any one anything. Ice grades are very problematic because its the length of vertical that matters,...
  • NATE B BANNISH on Bengal Spicehttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/Pr54zokdYKk video from the FA
  • Ethan Berkeland on The CurtainI don’t believe I called you any names. In fact I have tremendous respect for you and your climbing. So...
  • Tristan O'Donoghue on The Curtainumm Mr. Hammer in Ethan's defense you did sort've call us bitches in your initial remark. Also, it seems like...
  • AIC Admin on Go Tell It To the MountainThanks, Jeff! We would love to have that contribution to the site!
  • Hebrew Hammer on Go Tell It To the MountainIf anyone has a copy of the 2nd addition of buffalo, barley and ice: feel free to digitize it (photograph)...
  • Hebrew Hammer on The CurtainAmphoral interior Ice is that way- the 2nd ascent of forgiveness was much more forgiving : but calling me an...
  • AIC Admin on Go Tell It To the MountainThanks, Jeff! Got it updated!
  • Hebrew Hammer on Hanging ChadWay to go. Looks awesome. The University Wall climbs are likely in also and perhaps Forgiveness. Go Tell it on...
  • Hebrew Hammer on Go Tell It To the MountainIts Go tell it to the mountain 5.8(?)x WI4 M5(?) Bring cams
  • Ethan Berkeland on The CurtainOk, Hebrew Hammer, I went and found another climb, I think you named it Hanging Chad? Thought it was a...
  • Phoebe Gilbert on Jack River FallsActive trapping on and near trail, make sure pets are leashed.
  • AIC Admin on Pillar of CynMany thanks. Good to have better coordinates! We will get them added to the route description.
  • John Brueck on Pillar of CynGPS coordinates for this climb are over 200 yards too far west (upstream). Better coordinates are 63.579549°, -148.858449° in WGS84...
  • Kevin Forster on Mini MouseThis climb has been referred to by locals as 'Wacker Pee' for well over a decade
  • Kakiko Ramos-Leon on Dreams of Brown MooseThis anchor has two bolts now. Right below the pins.
  • Elliot Gaddy on Widow Makerthe #4 cam placement I referred to in my 12/21/21 post no longer exists. Maybe there is another placement to...
  • Daniel Vandevort on Jack River FallsClimbed March 2022. Party of 4. Excellent climb. Recommend snow machine for easiest access, but there are usually enough well-travelled...
  • Hebrew Hammer on The CurtainI beg to differ. The ratings of the Delta River region ice are internally consistent. This route has been soloed...
  • AIC Admin on The CurtainSeems to be more of a consensus here. Rating will be adjusted. Thanks for the feedback.
  • David Woo on The CurtainI would agree that this climb is at least a WI4+. I found this route to be more difficult than...
  • Brian M Teale on Tsuri Ganethis route is 5 star rt.......unfortunate the free hanging pillar in the photo isnt formed......english translation is The Hanging Bell!...
  • Elliot Gaddy on Widow MakerThis route is ~40 meters long. You will not reach the ground with a 60m rope from the anchor.
  • Elliot Gaddy on Widow MakerA #4 BD cam is very nice for the last moves to the anchor.
  • S, Carl Tobin on Claim JumperI am just again on this page, a year and a half later. No, I am not suggesting a different...
  • AIC Admin on Folsom PrisonThanks, Sean! The Johnny Cash area location is now updated.
  • Sean on Folsom PrisonThe location of this icefall is misplaced on the maps. Here are the approximate coordinates: 63.810012°N, 148.948205°W
  • kenneth gomes on Glacier Creek 4i need pics of glacier creek
  • Jake Malouf on OctaveClimbed Octave on Feb 28, 2021. It was in great shape. Some rotten ice on the left line with sketchy...
  • Jason Moncrieff on TallmanI suggest the left line is Tall Man and likely grade IV. I don't know the name of the right...
  • Ryan Sims on Dire StraitsAnchor bolts have been placed for rappel.
  • AIC Admin on The CurtainThis is a great discussion for a route not well known by many. We appreciate your comments. The rating was...
  • ethan berkeland on The CurtainCalling this WI3 is one of the more preposterous sandbags I have ever encountered. It is WI4+ minimum, fully vertical...
  • Tristan O’Donoghue on The CurtainMy climbing partner and I agreed that this information is somewhat of a sandbag as we stood at the base...
  • John dillman on Horsetail FallsJim Hale and John Dillman made the first free and second ascent a week after the Fairbanks group fixed ropes...
  • david miller on Pioneer Farmersactually climbed by Karl Swanson and Dave Miller in 1985 and was not named as it was felt to be...
  • Clint helander on Mad DogPlease avoid top roping and or climbing on this when it is first forming, as it will get beat to...
  • Scott Mignery on Paradise PillarChris Roach, Tom Evans, & I first went up to address the pillar in December of 1990. We basically got...
  • Scott Mignery on RobopickThe first ascent was led in one pitch using a 300 meter 9 mm rope supplied by Chris Roach via...
  • AIC Admin on Frozen FlameThanks. Route description is now updated.
  • Jason on Frozen FlameAt least 1 hour approach. Have to cross Winner Creek. Best to rap the route.
  • Mike Miller on Taurine ScreamGreat video! Dave and I also did another short climb above Taurine - called Ida or something like that.
  • Carl Tobin on Wowie ZowieI climbed the discontinuous ice to the right, following the skinny, hanging ice dagger to top out (1996, belayed and...
  • AIC Admin on Claim JumperCarl, are you claiming a different name and first ascent on this route? Help us get it right.
  • S. Carl Tobin on Claim JumperIt was early April, I think, when Roman and I drove from Fairbanks to Sukapak for the 2nd ascent. We'd...
  • Admin on Flakes of WrathThanks. We will add that detail to the route info.
  • Travis on Flakes of WrathThere is now a two bolt anchor