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Trip: Hyalite Canyon - Ice Vacation

 

Date: 3/23/2009

 

Trip Report:

Contrary to most college aged spring breakers, Scott, David and I headed east to experience the goodness of ice climbing in Montana. For all of us, this was our first time in the area, it also seemed like a re-introduction to ice climbing as school and work had consumed David and I and Scott had a broken leg prior to this trip. This really was a vacation of ice climbing.

 

The climbing was great, however the new snow and climbing midweek meant a lot of trail breaking and figuring out approaches for ourselves. But enough of text, enjoy some pictures (Photos taken by David Kiehl, Scott Palmer and Kevin Oberholser).

 

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Dribbles in incredibly snowy, windy and cold conditions:

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"The Machines swing themselves!"

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Gear Notes:

The usual: ice tools, ice screws and 2 60 meter ropes:

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Approach Notes:

Thanks to John F. and Joe J. for helpful info. Having the road plowed to the TH is awesome! Having it snow 6 inches during the day and be the last one to drive out at night is even better!

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