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Went off the beaten path to this ice climb up Tokkum Creek. The guidebook states V, 170m, WI 5 which seemed about right. We did it in 4x 30-45m pitches.
A really classic ice line in a beautiful place. It is in huge avalanche terrain so now is the time. There has been some sluffing off the rocks walls but otherwise no avalanche activity. The snowpack is all low density facets and generally no more than 40cm's deep on the approach.
The climb is thin at the start but protection can be found with short screws.
Over 3 hours to the base but it was well worth the effort for those that are looking for something new to check out.
Rob Owens
Mountain Guide
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