John Frieh Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Trip: Strobach - Hate Pony (FA) Date: 1/6/2013 Summary: First Ascent of Hate Pony WI4 M4 Katie Mills Todd Eddie and John Frieh January 6 2013 Details: Took FIVE others into Strobach on Sunday... new record for most people at Strobach on a given day? We split into two teams of three: Brad, Rebecca and Nate fired out Sad Cebu (currently in crap conditions) followed by Sudden Change of Plans (excellent conditions) while Katie, Todd and I ran laps on Ice Dreams (excellent conditions) followed by the first ascent of what is listed as Unclimbed A in the book. I've had my eye on Unclimbed A for a few seasons now; even though the hanger hadn't touched down it was the most filled in I had ever seen it including just enough ice to negotiate the roof on it's left side. Excited to get up the remaining "Unclimbed" route from Alex's excellent guidebook. Shout out to Todd for leading Ice Dreams for his very first time climbing water ice. Ever. And of course one for Katie for making sure we all were "appropriately hydrated." Until next time Todd. First time climbing Water ice. On his very first lead. Bona fide Oh hey! HATE PONY Gear Notes: Gear to #1 camalot for Hate Pony + 1-2 10 cm screws 0.5 camalot key piece IMO Petzl Darts for dealing with the super thin ice on Hate Pony Approach Notes: Likely the best snowshoe track ever. You're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Nice work sir..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaleHoopes Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Congrats on the FA! :-) Amazing stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treknclime Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Well done, JP and gang! Your list for '13 has just started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstreet Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sweet FA John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spionin Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 congrats, all! should make "top 5" of 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaconben Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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