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- Statistics:
- Date Hiked: January 18, 2010
- Miles Hiked: 1.0 (Estimate)
- Elevation Gain: 300' (Estimate)
- Hiking Partner(s): Mike Clemons &
Kevin Smith
- Routes: WI3
- Description:
- I met Mike through a mutual friend. One of Mike's interests is
hiking like mine. We mentioned a couple of times that we should
try and get out some time so when I told him I might be available this
particular Monday, he cleared his schedule. Kevin wanted to get
out too, so it ended up being the three of us out for a day of ice
climbing. Since I had to be back in Denver (CO) for my daughter's
soccer game and Mike had never ice climbed, The Silverplume seemed the
perfect choice for us.
- There was virtually no snow on the approach, so the gully leading up
to the falls is several hundred feet of rolling WI2. The recent
mild temperatures had taken their toll on the main flow which was thin
in places and fairly sun baked. Nevertheless, we all got a lot of
laps in and had a great day of easy ice climbing. I led the middle
of the flow and set up a top-rope. Mike did a great job his first
time ice climbing, and after everyone got a run in Kevin decided to lead
the pitch. I think I led the climb again and then Kevin and I
screwed around on an easy and short mixed line on the far left.
- I moved the anchor to the right on some slightly more difficult ice.
We all got a good lap in on the right flow, and then I decided to lead
it before breaking down the anchor and heading out for the day. I
think Mike had an enjoyable experience for his first time ice climbing.
It wasn't so difficult or cold that it scared him completely back to
rock climbing. Kevin got some good laps and leading in and even
pulled out his Trango Madame Hook tools for the day. I got some
quality laps in and had a really good turkey sandwich to boot.
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