Mike_G Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 Trip: Paulina Falls Ice - Right Side of Main Falls Date: 1/15/2007 Trip Report: We skiied into Paulina Falls on MLK day to check out the ice after a few days of cold, and it was pretty nice! This was my first time on waterfall ice, and it had been a few years since my friend, Troy, had climbed ice, so we just TRed the right (south) side of the main (north) falls. Not being an ice climber, I'm not sure of the quality of it all, but we had a hell of a good time! It was fairly easy climbing, I assume, felt like about 5.8 on rock (if that's even a valid comparison). The ice was wide enough to allow two different routes squeezed in there, although the routes were pretty short. It was quite dry for most of the day, drier than I had anticipated. The smaller south falls looked climbable, too, although it wasn't as convenient to set up a TR there. The four of us climbed until about 4:30 when the warm sun left us, then we boogied out under the crimson sky. I think Jen and I are hooked, although we kind of live in the wrong place to enjoy it very often... Anyone been up this week after a bit of warmer weather? Quote
KingsMM Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 Nice photos! Looks fun! How long of a drive from Bend is it? How long does it take to ski in? Quote
magellan Posted January 21, 2007 Posted January 21, 2007 Had to log in just to tell you that your first picture is stunning. It is now my desktop background! Quote
Gidget Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Gotta love the front page of the Bend Bulletin Yesterday. Linky linky Quote
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