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Big Thompson Canyon Ice Climbing

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Routes in Big Thompson Canyon Ice

	??? T,TR WI4-5 M5-6
	Approach Gully T WI2
	Brigadoon T WI4
	Disney Land WI2-3 PG13
	Ghost Cat WI3
	Hahn's Solo T WI3-
	Hidden Agenda T WI2
	Horrooooooooooooom T WI3
	Ice Age T WI2+
	Ice Station Zebra T WI3-
	Lower Falls T WI2
	Novacaine Game T WI2+
	Once in a Blue Moon T,TR WI2+ PG13
	Peace Break T WI4-5 M4+ R
	Playground WI2+
	Sharky's Machine T WI3 PG13
	Treebeard T WI3-
	Upper Falls T,TR WI2
	Weasel's Chimney T M4

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Elevation:	6,686 ft	2,038 m
GPS:	40.4172, -105.3724 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The ice in Big Thompson Canyon is some of the more popular ice in Colorado. The easy approach and very nice moderate climbing make this a good place to learn to climb or lead. There are two, regularly-forming, distinct pitches here with a short but fun step along the approach. In addition, there are more ice climbs that can form in the vicinity of the Beige Siphon Tube and the next 1.5 miles upstream with the right conditions. Definitely can be a fun place, especially for locals. It may not be worth the drive for non-locals.

Getting There

Big Thompson Canyon is along US 34 between Loveland and Estes Park. To reach the ice, look for the handicapped fishing access sign. The ice is fairly high on the hillside on the south side of the canyon near here. Crossing the Big Thompson is the crux in early season before the river is frozen over.