Poison Creek, near Marsing - ice climbing recon, a little early 12/12/2007
Posted By: mccallboater in Idaho
Trip: Poison Creek, near Marsing - ice climbing recon, a little early
Date: 12/12/2007
Trip Report:Had a great day scoping out rock and ice potential about 45 minutes to the trailhead from downtown Boise and 20 minutes from the car walking up and over sage covered hills. The Jump Creek and Poison Creek drainages are
surprisingly interesting (more pics) with compact, knobby, solid rock encompasing everything from pitch-long freestanding pillars to 4-5 pitch walls with not much pro.
Gotta have a helmet on for lunch, right?
The ice was just starting to form up. By mid-winter this spot could get very interesting.
Gear Notes:Not knowing what to expect, we took way too much stuff. Look for single manky bolts at the top of ice pitches. For trad climbing, bring gear for off-widths in addition to a standard trad rack. Most long routes have walk offs. Bring one rope.
Approach Notes:PM me for details. One passes through private property gates on a county road to get there. Nice people, but they deserve some respectful advance warning of your plans. The climbs are all on BLM land though.
