Evergreen - Bear Creek ice

BETA PHOTO: Adam Hobson firing up some the ice in the slot can...

Ice Climbing 

This is an obscure ice area that has had reports of ice over the years but little specific details. According to grayer haired folks, at least 2 ice pitches have been known to form with regularity. Ice has been spotted and climbed during cold, wet stretches between Morrison and Evergreen. The ice can be spotted from the road on the S side (N facing). Short pitches of ice. Reminiscent of ice from South St. Vrain or Big Thompson drainages.

Per rope dope, "The ice at the first pullout just west of Morrison is in and very nice.... WI2-4+ in spots.... 15 min approach across the creek and up and over will put you at the ice. Thin in the middle by the flow but nice side routes.... There is also another forming just west of it on the east side of CO 74 as well, both visible from the road."

Getting There 

Access for this is along CO Hwy 73 either by driving W from Morrison, from C-470, towards Evergreen or E from Evergreen towards Morrison. Ice, when in, is visible from the road.

Anchor 

2 bolt anchor w/ chain installed 3-18-05.

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