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Any ice forming?
First photo is upper tier of the Rebel Camp Waterfall - about 50 feet. Second photo show entire waterfall, but distorted perspective due to lens. The lower tier is about 40feet. Photo Feb 16 2007
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We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. - Randy Pausch
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
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Eric Cox
Yeah I was pretty sure that even a 12mm static rope was not going to hold the weight of that much ice. When I was at the bottom looking at the aftermath, I felt verv vulnerable . Even at 18 inches across, this thing would have weighed tons. Then I thought about the folks climbing Everest and what they have to go through to climb that. All of a sudden, all of my climbing accomplishments seemed like nothing. Those people are the real deal.michaelarmand wrote:And sorry to hear about the death or your ice column Eric. I am guessing all of the 80 foot pillar was free standing? Too much weight for the rope...
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michaelarmand
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The expedition was a bust. The best looking line was out a solar collector, but it was not touching down. There is so much possibility out there, unfortunately we need 2 or more weeks of cold for these lines to be "in". The waterfalls that flow a lot are still pumping water, and the slow drips need to fatten up and reach the ground....pkananen wrote:We want a trip report and pictures of the 2010 KY Ice Expedition!
And it is going to get warm this week:( Better luck to the 2011 KY Ice Expedition Team!
I've been a gumby longer than you've been climbing.
