I-70 Sickle 

FA:  unknown Type:  Trad, Ice Consensus:  WI3-4 [details] Length:  2 pitches, 120 feet Season:  winter Views: 348 page views Submitted By: Leo Paik on Mar 12, 2004 Add Photo  Add Comment

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P1 I-70 Sickle, previously submitted, WI-4- condit...

Description 

Fun but is it legal? Curious? This is a south-facing ice route right off I-70 1 mi before the Silverplume exit. You can scope the 2nd pitch from Georgetown/Guanella pass road.

P1. 1st pitch is in an obvious pullout, probably a driver distraction. The ice is thinner than it looks. WI4-. Can walk off R.

P2. 2nd pitch is a broad curtain 40-80 ft WI3-4. Walk off R. Can get balmy.

Not sure about parking issues.

Protection 

Ice screws. Stubbies or medium length for 1st pitch.

Toprope Protection 

Trees for the 1st pitch. Trees/shrubs for the 2nd.

At the top of the LH flow, there is a new 2-bolt anchor.

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P2 I-70 Sickle, R side, previously submitted, WI-4...