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South Mineral Creek Climbing
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Routes in South Mineral Creek
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Campground Couloir T WI3 |
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Cataract Creek T WI3-4 |
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Direct North Face T WI4 |
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Snotty Nosed Brat T WI3-4 |
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Snowblind T WI4 |
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Sundance T WI4-5 |
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| GPS: | 37.811, -107.665 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
| Page Views: | 15,419 total · 113/month |
| Shared By: | e Dixon on Nov 22, 2007 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
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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.
Classic Climbing Routes at South Mineral Creek
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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