Rating: WI3
Length: 40 meters
From the beach hike up a short and steep gully of snow o the base of the ice. From the base climb a thick, wide, and often dirty curtain of ice to the top.
FA: Jim Sweeney, 1988
Anchor: Alders exists at the top for anchor or rappel.
ALERT: Do not get caught in the tide. Make sure you are aware of the current tides in the Homer area as water levels do rise to the base of the ice on a few routes.
Lat: 59 38.597' North
Long: 151 35.338' West
When driving to Homer, turn right off the Sterling Highway onto Saltwater Drive, which is approximately 2 miles towards Homer from the Baycrest Scenic View pullout. Drive to the end of Saltwater Drive and park. From the parking area walk approximately half the road distance back towards the Sterling Highway then turn right and hike through the alders until you come to the top of the bluff. A large tree (an anchor may exist) can be found above the rappel route. Depending on conditions, you may need to put crampons on at the top of the bluff. Two 50m ropes will allow you to rappel a safe distance down. Following the rappel you may then need to walk a bit further to the beach. At the beach, walk south toward Homer approximately 100 meters. Granola Crunch is located to the left of Creme Puff.
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