pup_on_the_mountain Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Joe and I climbed some sweet lines on the Troy-Libby highway (Hwy 2) on Saturday. These routes are about 3 miles further (towards Troy) from the road cut ice. Park at the broad pullout on the riverside (at milepost 24). We climbed a 35m WI3+ route, and TR-ed a harder mixed line to the right on the same anchor. We then climbed a mixed route that possibly has not seen ascents before (local hardmen please chime in). I thought the route went at WI4 M4, but I'm not all that experienced to call the ratings (may be Joe will update the rating). The first pitch is around 55m, and is the harder one. Scramble almost a full rope length above the first pitch to climb 35 feet of fat WI3+ to finish the route on a tree anchor. After rapping the top pitch, We walked off skiers right. The first pitch (follow the rope): Joe at the crux. Ice on the left of him is quite thin, and hollow. Stem and chimney up the thing. I was happy not to fall here when following . The fat upper pitch (which we could see from the road). Thanks for the leads Joe! There are at least a few other lines (possibly unclimbed) out there. Can't beat the super-short approaches. I definitely want to go back!! Edited January 28, 2008 by pup_on_the_mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Montana road tours can be very productive. Because of the smaller population, roadside climbing is not a problem for most police and highway patrol as long as you park off the road safely. Nice pics Pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 nice guys! looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pup_on_the_mountain Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 I went back Saturday... fat and blue, one minute approach . I was stoked to lead the main flow: I'll be back soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatan Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Nice, no dieting for that ice this year. Pic 12-16-07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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