James Walker

Trip: Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth - Hubba Hubba Date: 2/19/2012 Trip Report: Climbed on Sunday Feb 19th. The route was left over, fat ice from earlier in the season. It was still solid and supported by itself. Not sure how bonded it was to the rock, but it was not rotten at all. Some dinner plates along the way and needed a shivel to find the ice on the top. Very little water flowing behind and on the sides. Our temps have been in he 50's a few days, but we are still making snow and he Icicle makes it's own weather. I wouldn't be surprised if the ice was in the same condition it was last month. We've had considerable snowfall since then and Avalanche conditions remain a significant concern on this route. The route was in great shape down low. I sewed it up like sport climb. Used all 10 screws in 160' and found the belay/rap tree at 200'. Probably a 5hr round trip including a mocha stop and lunch. Had a great day, thanks to Russell. Gear Notes: I like to carry a few pitons and nuts. It keeps my options open and I don't usually need them. 10 long screws. Used a piton for belay station to left of hrs cave and away from the bowling alley. Approach Notes: Approach is kicked it. Snow shoes help down low and kick stepping through up to 12" of snow at the top.