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South Mineral Creek Climbing

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Routes in South Mineral Creek

	Campground Couloir T WI3
	Cataract Creek T WI3-4
	Direct North Face T WI4
	Snotty Nosed Brat T WI4-
	Snowblind T WI4
	Sundance T WI4-5

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Elevation:	9,836 ft
GPS:	37.806, -107.774 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

To the west of Silverton (North on US Hwy 550) up the South Mineral Creek Road (FR 585) there are a number of high-quality ice climbs in the WI3-5 range. Nearly all of these climbs are north-facing and can form early in the season. Similar to climbing in Eureka, the South Mineral Creek area is exposed to high avalanche danger. Be aware of the current avalanche conditions before climbing here.

Getting There

From Silverton, take US Hwy 550 North towards Ouray. After about 2 miles, there will be a sign for the South Mineral Campground off to the left. This is FR 585. There is usually a plowed pullout here to park at. Ski or snowshoe along FR 585 passing below the climbs. FR 585 may be passable early in the season before the snow starts to really fall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Mineral Creek

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

WI4 43 ● Direct North Face Trad, Ice
WI3 36 ● Campground Couloir Trad, Ice
WI4- 7 ● Snotty Nosed Brat Trad, Ice
WI4 26 ● Snowblind Trad, Ice
WI4-5 10 ● Sundance Trad, Ice