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Friday, May 22nd, 2009

First Ascent of the Ice Pyramid in Alaska

Clint Helander and Seth Holden completed the first ascent of the Ice Pyramid (9,250′) in the Revelation Mountains of Alaska. The two climbed the southwest ridge in a four-day round trip from base camp.

Helander, Holden, and Steve Sinor had attempted the Ice Pyramid in 2008, climbing 18 pitches on the southwest ridge before running out of time on the third day of their main attempt. They later made the first ascent of an 8,385-foot peak they called the Exodus…

Taken from: Climbing Magazine.

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