North American Classic Climbs

Bridalveil Falls

(Valdez, Alaska Area)

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

Date

30R11

30R11

Bridalveil Falls from the road, straight on view. Note sunlight on the upper section at this time of year. This can cause lots of minor avalanches.

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GC

02/25/02

30R12

30R12

The entire Falls from the southeast.

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30R13

30R13

A group toproping the first section. The Heli-ski guides bring clients here to experience ice climbing when conditions do not permit flying.

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GC

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30R16

30R16

Just starting the climb.

MJ

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30R17

30R17

10m up the first pitch.

MJ

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30R18

30R18

Following the first pitch, above the steep section on a lower-angled ramp

MJ

GC

02/27/02

30R20

30R20

The belay at the top of pitch 1. The cave to the left would have been much better.

MJ

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30S01

30S01

Placing the first screw, pitch 2.

MJ

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30S02

30S02

A few meters up pitch 2, contemplating the rest of the pillar.

MJ

GC

02/27/02

30S04

30S04

The second arriving at the belay cave, pitch 2.

GC

MJ

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30S06

30S06

Another view from inside the cave.

MJ

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30S07

30S07

A composite image showing Killer Pillar from the side.

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GC

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30S09

30S09

Leading out from the cave to start pitch 3. Some years the best line is on the left side, but this year the right looked best.

MJ

GC

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30S10

30S10

The belay at the top of pitch 3, the only one not in a cave.

GC

MJ

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30S11

30S11

Above Killer Pillar is a sizable ramp, usually covered in snow.

MJ

GC

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30S12

30S12

Leading pitch 4. You should move the belay up to the base of the steeper ice to avoid running out of rope in the middle of the upper steep section.

MJ

GC

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30S13

30S13

Looking down at the second from the belay tree at the top of the route.

GC

MJ

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30S14

30S14

The belay/rappel tree from the terrace above

MJ

GC

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30S17

30S17

Starting the traverse at the base of Killer Pillar, after two rappels.

GC

MJ

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30S18

30S18

Looking back at the belayer in the cave. Note light from the other side. On this date you could emerge from a hole there.

MJ

GC

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30S19

30S19

From the top of the shoulder, looking down at the belay at the bottom of a steep side slope. (see next image.)

GC

MJ

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30S20R

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The descent marked on a photo from the west. That's Keystone Greensteps in the foreground.

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GC

02/27/02