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Some ice climbing

8:27 p.m. on January 30, 2012 (EST)
Bill S
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Not much snow, even with the recent "storms" here in the Sierra. So Barb and I joined some friends hiking in a few miles near Donner Pass for some ice climbing. Here is a photo of me on one of the routes:


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We camped in the snow, of course, which added a couple more nights to the NeoAir AllSeason (total of 4 in snow so far). Amazing how warm it is - even more so than my normal setup. It was fairly warm, though, with the low during the night only about 12-13F.

Decided I need some new ice tools, though, though the old ones stick pretty well.

10:47 p.m. on January 30, 2012 (EST)
giftogab
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WOW! That is COOL!

9:25 a.m. on January 31, 2012 (EST)
gonzan
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Awesome, Bill!

4:47 p.m. on February 1, 2012 (EST)
FromSagetoSnow
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Not even in my thirties do I plan to ice climb.

8:55 p.m. on February 1, 2012 (EST)
iClimb
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if you legit think about getting new ice tools let me know what ones you have and if you'd be willing to sell them to me Bill.

I've been looking for a used set that is still in good condition.

11:10 a.m. on February 2, 2012 (EST)
FromSagetoSnow
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LOL, just ask him to leave them to you in his will ;)

 

3:58 p.m. on February 2, 2012 (EST)
giftogab
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Is that Puxatawney Phil peeking out from the ice??

2:58 p.m. on February 3, 2012 (EST)
Callahan
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I was just at Ouray it was good there

5:48 p.m. on February 29, 2012 (EST)
peter1955
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I was at Maligne Canyon. Almost at the top!

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