Rating: WI 4
Length: 150 meters, 3 pitches
Fat smears running down rock wall on north side of first prominent gully east of Mineral Creek. Many other ice pitches exist in immediate vicinity. Mixed pitches are also available in immediate vicinity. Variations possible. Gravy Tran proper is the most obvious and fat smear pictured. P1 WI4. P2 WI2 and snow. P3 WI3+. Be mindful of anchor placement in terms of limited availability of solid ice where belayer for next pitch can be positioned to avoid falling debris.
From John Morton, January 3, 2022: “The route flowed like gravy! Tran is the name of the friend who fueled the mission, and can make some bomber gravys.”
FA:
Descent: Rap the route.
Posted by: Mat Brunton, January 1, 2022
Lat/Long: 61.16325, -146.34462 Climb is located ~1000' up on climber's left (north) wall of first big gully on east side of Mineral Creek. Follow Mineral Creek Road ~1.5 miles. Leave road where Cottonwood grove on right (east) is relatively open and follow most brush-free route to Mineral Creek itself. Follow creek, and cross it, to open (brush-free) corridor at south end of gully's lower apron. Skin/boot to the climb.
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