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Scotch on the rocks

WI2-3, Ice, 150 ft (45 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 2.8 from 6 votes
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N Carolina > 1. Southern Mou… > Cashiers Area (… > Whiteside (ice)

Description

First of three small gully's, Low angle and very easy climbing for an aspiring ice climber to lead. Leads up to the base of ice that can be toproped as well.

Location

First of three low angle gullys heading up the main trail to the Whitesides lookout. Walk about 100 yards up the trail, route begins just after the access trail to the right. Access trail can be used to set up toprope and to walk off to avoid rappeling back down.

Protection

Short ice screws, and slings off trees.

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The top section, very fat.
[Hide Photo] The top section, very fat.
The beginning of the second pitch.
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