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Brave trad ice climbing gods and such...We salute U
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:25 am
by Fartspray
michaelarmand wrote:Ice is great if you can deal with the cold. Leading is a huge headgame, since often even if the climb looks great, you won't know what the protection is going to be like until you are on it. Problem is there is nothing good or reliable near us.
As for the red, it will be interesting to see if anything forms. This cold snap is good, but to build thick ice you need freeze/thaw cycles. Daytime temps in the 30s and cold overnight lows is likely the best.
Headgame, wow cutting edge burly tradass adventure wow... me likes headgames but being mostly a panty waisted sporto (thank you JESUS) my head games are of course lame....
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:02 am
by heath
2 years ago at the spot L K talking is talking about.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:51 am
by L K Day
I take it that wasn't a real big year for ice.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:51 pm
by heath
Nope. But everything had a pretty good coat on it and it looked pretty cool.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:08 pm
by Saxman
Anyone in Lexingon have ice climbing gear? I might have something climbable by morning.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:41 pm
by Wes
The ice cone at torrent is about ten feet and growing. A few other flowed are forming around as well, but nothing is climbable yet.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:48 pm
by ReachHigh
That looks awesome Saxman.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:23 pm
by Saxman
It's getting better. Parts will easily support a person now.
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:32 am
by Saxman
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:07 am
by Saxman
If the weather holds, it looks like Pawilkes and I will be summiting in the morning. Hmm, I wonder if homeowners insurance covers ice climbing accidents?
