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Cantwell Creek Ice/Alpine Climbing

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	Aim For The Bushes T WI3 M3-4 X
	Dragonfly Jr. T WI4-5

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Elevation:	3,321 ft	1,012 m
GPS:	63.43209, -149.37504 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Lies within DNP. Subject to National Park rules and regulations. Details

Though you do not need to register with the rangers for winter use there is no motorized travel allowed beyond the wilderness boundary!

Description

Large flat glacial moraine near the toe of the Cantwell Glacier. Surrounded by mountains, the southwest aspect has great slopes for skiing and the ENE aspect is made up of a steep jagged mountain and large cliff bands with ice and mixed lines.

Getting There

From the small pullout at mile 200 of the Parks highway pick your path WNW towards Cantwell Creek. Once you reach the creek follow it until it bends to the north. You can continue to follow the creek or make your way up along the bluffs on the east side of the creek to the wilderness boundary, if on snowmachine you must park them at this boundary. From here follow the broad creek to the glacial moraine where many flat rocky campspots abound even in winter/spring. 13 mile approach, some of this can be done by snowmachine provided adequate snow cover (as determined by the NPS).