Ice Cliff Glacier
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Description
The Ice Cliff Glacier offers an array of challenges and a rewarding descent. The approach up Mountaineers Creek requires a bit of navigation for those who lack familiarity. During the winter or any time when there is a low elevation snowpack, an extra four miles of road are necessary from Icicle Creek to the trailhead; fortunately, with good coverage the road also includes enjoyable skiing to the valley floor. The trick is to find the Ice Cliff Glacier and the couloir both in skiable condition. The glacier is easiest to climb and less objectively hazardous to climber's left. Often, when the glacier is in good condition the couloir poses considerable avalanche danger. The final barrier to a successful outing is a cornice at the top of the couloir, which is easy to rappel by slinging a convenient horn of solid granite.
Details
| Mountain | Mount Stuart | |
| Aspect | North | |
| Local Relief | 7,375 ft (2,248 m) | |
| Ski descent from | Mount Stuart Summit to Bridge Creek Campground | |
| Average Slope | Vertical | Source |
| 53° | 960 ft (293 m) | Route Topo |
| Approach | Mountaineers Creek | |
Documented Descents
- 2006.05.10: Ski descent by Casey Ruff and Sky Sjue. (Northwest Mountaineering Journal,Ski Sickness)
- 2008.04.14: Ski descent by Monika Johnson, Ryan Lurie, and Sky Sjue.
Route Topo
