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Chugach Climbing: Falls Creek 3920

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Sam Galoob · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 5

Does anyone know why there aren't any established routes on point 3920 up in Falls Creek? The west face is one of the more continuous cliffs around, and the rock quality seems pretty decent up there.

Clint Helander · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 612

There is no shortage of shitty Chugach Rock to climb. Post some pics and bolt it up! I'm sure it's better than most of the roadcuts.

C Williams · · Sketchy, Blackvanistan · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 1,556

There is a route that goes up the center(ish) of the face. It is a 4-5 pitch trad line put up a couple of summers ago. That is all the info I have. Not half bad looking rock up there either.

Sam Galoob · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 5

That's pretty much what I was eyeballing, the center of the face. Did they go up the quasi-arrete up the middle, or one of the cracks to the left or right of it?

Clint Helander · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 612

Willy, not having my AK rock guide around, is it in Kelsey's book? Just interested in what you know about it.

C Williams · · Sketchy, Blackvanistan · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 1,556

It's not in the book. All I know is that it's 4+ pitches and goes at 5.8 ish. FA Laron Thomas and someone else, can't remember who. Word is that it is fun with lots of potential around. Goes up one of the crack systems. If anyone wants to get out and explore I am always down. The arête looks like it would make for a fun bolts/gear route.

Sam Galoob · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 5

I can't confidently say that I'm a trad climber (yet), but I'll gladly clean for somebody that wants to go explore.

The Shocker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 511

Lots to do in that drainage. Also check out the south face of Indianhouse mountain. There is a 10 pitch climb up to the top of the steeps that goes at 5.10. Rock quality in the area is very hit or miss.

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