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WI4 M5, Mixed, Ice, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Madison Goodman & Jim Clarke 1/1/24
Utah > Northeast Utah > Uinta Basin Ice… > Strawberry Pinnacles Ice
Warning Access Issue: A mix of public, private and tribal lands. See map in Nikki Smith's Beehive Ice and use a private land layer on Caltopo, onX or Gaia. Park off the road & limit large groups. Please be respectful if encountering homeowners, clean up and be discreet. DetailsDrop down

Description

Three bolts to gain WI4 curtain then slight traverse right to a two bolt anchor on ledge. Ice formations high above Paradise Resort homes.

Location

Located on the ice formations high above Paradise Resort (formerly Camalot Resort) homes. Do not cross private land at base or walk on to the Paradise Resort property. Mapping apps show the cliff ban to the base on DNR land. A former homeowner in the area thinks the climbs may not be on resort property, but they were unsure so it's your call.  Party of two only, be quiet, quick, discrete and careful not to knock rocks down the steep loose hillside. Park and ford river further up past Strawberry Wildlife Management area sign, bushwack to gain ridge left of Eagle Falls. Traverse across base of cliff taking extra care to NOT knock down rocks onto resort road! DO NOT climb a direct/steep line up talus above homes. Stay on dividing ridge then make the traverse. 

Protection

Bolts & selection of screws.

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Getting ready for a lap
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Madison on FA after placing lower bolts
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