Smugglers Notch Ice

A blustery day up in the Notch.  It wasn't cold (maybe 30 F), but it snowed and was windy all day, adding to the alpine spice of Smugglers.  First up was Ent Gully (2P, WI3).  Unfortunately I wasn't in the right head space to do it.  I made it most of the first pitch until the crux ice bulge.  Fun climb, wish I could of finished it.  Up next was Jeff's slide (WI2+ - 4).  I took the left line (WI2+).  The route was covered in a fair bit of snow and the ice was VERY wet.  My screws were a bit iffy.  On the crux moves my feet blew out twice, but that happens when you climb mush. 

Isaac getting ready for some belaying

Me rapping Jeff's Slide

Gearing up for for Jeff's slide

Me up in Ent Gully

Ice Climbing in the 'Daks

Went over to Chapel Pond Canyon with Isaac to climb some of the fattest ice i've seen.  Just did one route, but had a good day.  We also practiced some technical skills, including rappelling.  Isaac did his second rappel ever.