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Mark
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The
Best Big Alaska Snow, Ice and Rock Routes
Alaska has hundred
of amazing route and peaks. Below are some of the best in the Central
Alaska Range.
Related
Links
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out our Alaska Climbing
Guidebook —
your guide to the best Alaska climbs
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look at our free SuperTopo
of The Cassin Ridge
Learn general
info on Alaska Climbing — where
to stay, how to get there, maps, etc..
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| Cassin Ridge
Alaska Grade 5, 5.8, AI 4, Denali
An overview of the mountain.
Photo:Mike Gauthier |
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Denali |
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Alaska Grade 5, 5.8, AI 4 |
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| West Rib
Alaska Grade IV, 60-degree ice, Denali
An overview of the mountain.
Photo:Paul Roderick |
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Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade IV, 60-degree ice |
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| West Buttress
Alaska Grade 2, 50-degree ice, Denali
An overview of the mountain.
Photo:Mike Gauthier |
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Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 2, 50-degree ice |
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| Muldrow Glacier
Alaska Grade 2, 40-degree snow, Denali
An overview of the line.
Photo:Paul Roderick |
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Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 2, 40-degree snow |
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| Southwest Face
IV, 5.11a, Hut Tower
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Hut Tower |
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IV, 5.11a |
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| West Face
IV, 60-degree ice and snow, Kahiltna Queen
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Kahiltna Queen |
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IV, 60-degree ice and snow |
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| South Face
III, 5.8, 45-degree snow, Middle Troll
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Middle Troll |
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III, 5.8, 45-degree snow |
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| North Couloir
IV, 85-degree ice, Mini-Moonflower
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Mini-Moonflower |
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IV, 85-degree ice |
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| Cobra Pillar
VI, 5.11, C1+, 50-degree snow, Mount Barrill
An overview of the line.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Mount Barrill |
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VI, 5.11, C1+, 50-degree snow |
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| Japanese Couloir
III, 55-70 degree snow or ice, Mount Barrill
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Mount Barrill |
N/A |
III, 55-70 degree snow or ice |
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| North Ridge
III, 65-degree snow or ice, Mount Brooks
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Mount Brooks |
N/A |
III, 65-degree snow or ice |
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| Southwest Route
V, 60-degree snow and ice, Mount Dan Beard
An overview of the line.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Mount Dan Beard |
N/A |
V, 60-degree snow and ice |
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| West Face
II, 35-40 degree snow, Mount Dickey
An overview of the line.
Photo:Mike Gauthier |
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Mount Dickey |
N/A |
II, 35-40 degree snow |
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| Infinite Spur
Alaska Grade 6, 5.9, M5, AI 4, Mount Foraker
The route follows the stunning center ridge.
Photo:Mike Gauthier |
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Mount Foraker |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 6, 5.9, M5, AI 4 |
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| Sultana Ridge
Alaska Grade 3, 55-degree snow, Mount Foraker
The route follows the stunning center ridge.
Photo:Joe Puryear |
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Mount Foraker |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 3, 55-degree snow |
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