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OK, this is supposed to be a public link to the photo album. Last time I tried this it only linked to the first picture, hopefully better results this time! These were taken at the tallest column (about 75 feet) of three. Good, hard ice about 2 feet thick and 10 feet wide. Wonderful stuff! http://w...

OK, ice climbing in Pikeville was a rousing success! Turned out the top pitch of our flow was about 90' by itself, and my 60m rope was barely enough. Found suitable enough trees for three solid anchors, and even though I long ago sold my climbing axes, turns out my alpine axes worked very well. My ...

mike_a_lafontaine wrote:There is a two-pitch section of ice (40+ feet per pitch) thick enough to hoist up a jeep about a mile from my house here in Pikeville. Alas, I think I'm the only person in Pike County with a pair of climbing crampons

Can you set a toprope for it?

I've been brewing for about ten years. Nothing too advanced. Ales are easier to do since you don't need a cool place to "lager" the beer. They also take less time. I'm brewing a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone this weekend.

Are there any good beginner/intermediate d-SLR classes in Lexington? We just got a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and would like to learn how to take better pictures.

Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington has two copies of the latest issue.

Make a rug with it or turn it into dog leashes.

Fat Tire bought in TN.

I have two extra tickets to tonight's Susan Tedeschi concert at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington. Row G Seats 5 and 7.

PM me if you're interested in them.



http://www.susantedeschi.com/

http://www.troubashow.com/

http://www.kentuckytheater.com/seating.htm

Both routes they mention for days 8-9 are pretty easy but still fun. The views are great.

I wish I could go out there next year.