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Elevation: 8,806 ft
GPS: 37.5712, -106.7593
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Shared By: Ben Bruestle on Dec 31, 1969 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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This area was the first in the San Luis Valley to see ice climbing. It is south facing, so it may be very wet and sun baked at times. There are at least 6 climbs that are almost always in, and more than 30 inconsistent ice or mixed lines in the area. Anything from WI3 to M7.

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This is located right above the big outhouse/pullout before going over Wolf Creek Pass from the east.

13 Total Climbs

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Location: Chain Station Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Chain Station

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI4+
 10
Bigcicle
Trad, Ice
WI3-4 M3
 8
Chimney
Trad, Mixed, Ice
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Bigcicle
 10
WI4+ Trad, Ice
Chimney
 8
WI3-4 M3 Trad, Mixed, Ice
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