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- Statistics:
- Date Hiked: February 10, 2008
- Miles Hiked: 0.5 (Estimate)
- Elevation Gain: 200' (Estimate)
- Hiking Partner(s): George
& Abby Barnes
- Routes: WI3-4 (7 Pitches)
- Description:
- Sunday morning Brian, Jeff, and Kevin went to Silverton (CO) for some
guided back country skiing. George, Abby, and myself went climbing
in an area I had never been before. We started in the Alcove and
ran a couple laps before heading to the Five Fingers area. George
and I each lowered in to climb some fresh steep ice. After this,
we moved back to the Alcove but climbed on two new routes. These
climbs also had less activity than the more popular routes we were on in
the morning. After a couple of runs, I was getting a little worn
out and pounded some sugar to revive myself. After the second trip
to the Alcove, George and I decided to lower in just south of the upper
bridge. I was afraid George would have to haul me out since it was
late in the day and the routes are longer; however, the climbs were
pretty beat out from the weekend and didn't prove as difficult as I
expected.
- After getting back to the house, we grabbed a beer and jumped back
in the hot tub. Brian, Jeff, and Kevin returned to the house
shortly after us to report on a great day of skiing. We all
pitched in and helped Jeff prepare a Mexican dish for dinner. Most
evenings, we visited, prepared for the next day, and watched climbing
DVDs that George brought from home. George, Abby, and I had a full
day of ice climbing in the park while Brian, Jeff, and Kevin
enjoyed themselves in Silverton.
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