| Type: | Ice, Alpine, 40 ft (12 m) |
| GPS: | 38.0028, -107.81497 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 160 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | mike d on Feb 6, 2024 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Description
If you've ever spied what appears to be a large ice flow at the bottom of the north face of Corbett, this is it.
The reality is much less glamorous than the vision. By the time it's safe to approach, typical conditions will involve a short, low-angle climb up 40 feet of waifish ice and moss, which could be fun if frozen (unlikely in May).
Belay from trees at the top. Walk off left or right.
Perhaps this shapes up in early season before much avalanche hazard--in that case it might be worthwhile, but probably not.
Location
At the west end of Ridgway, turn south onto S. Amelia and take a right onto CR 5 after a couple blocks. Follow CR 5 for 5.3 miles up to Miller Mesa, continuing straight through the parking area at the top. The road beyond this is not driveable in winter, but it should be passable if not very muddy by May. Drive or walk another 4 miles south up CR 5 to the Wilson Creek Trailhead.
From the Wilson Creek Trailhead, continue east on CR 5 just under half a mile to the second drainage crossing (the first is Coal Creek, the second drains the north face of Corbett and joins Coal Creek just below the road). Follow the path of least resistance up this drainage 2 miles to the ice.
It should go without saying this is a great place to get deleted by an avalanche.



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