[TR] Frenchman's Coullee - Frenchman Falls 12/4/2010

[Captain panther]

Trip: Frenchman's Coullee - Frenchman Falls

 

Date: 12/4/2010

 

Trip Report:

Today, Iamgr8r and I headed out to check out Frenchman after seeing Phil's TR and wanting to swing some tools really badly.

It was pretty warm down in the coullee, as compared to the frigid temps on the road due to the wind, and the ice was pretty slushy and sketchy. I lead halfway up and decided I would just set up a TR for Iamgr8r to have a few burns since he's pretty new to ice. We climbed till about 11 and then bailed when the sun came out.

We checked out everything else around, Arctic Grail and Red-whatever and lots of ice was coming down so it probably wont be any fun until we get a few colder days in a row.

 

Gear Notes:

placed two 10s, a 13, and a 16, used a 22 for the vthread

 

Approach Notes:

that guide book is kinda whack. if you park way up before the feathers its way closer. i dont know if thats private property or something but its definitely way easier than parking near the feathers

[jpark42]

Do you think the second pitch would go? Was it in the sun at all?

[Captain panther]

I think it would go if you stayed WAY to the right. the sun was on it when we left at 11 and stayed on it the whole time we walked out. I think pro on top would be very difficult and suspect if there was any at all

[iamgr8er]

We had a great day. Cpt P is a good sport letting me belay him. pm my email

[spionin]

nice! you guys look like you're having a stellar time!!

and thanks for the conditions update!

[Plaidman]

It was starting to melt out on Dec 5th when we looked at it.