Ice Climbing in the Midwest
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Working on a new improved, better warming hut right next to the ice, with a view of the climbs in action. Plans for an ice fest this winter are in the works...do watch the facebook link for updates when Juggler gets them up and ready. Our first cold 20's temps coming up this weekend.....so you never know when it will get to be ice time. |
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We are up and ready,,had ice to climb the last few days, now a meltdown, but hope to be up again in a week or so when cold returns. First ice pics posted, and our new indoor warming hut is now fully operational. Be ready for Xmas time climbs by 18th or so we hope. |
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New ice |
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Ready for single digits and Thursday night outing!!! |
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Woodchuck ATC wrote:Ready for single digits and Thursday night outing!!!You bet we are! |
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Get there by 7PM folks, while it's still 'warm' out( teens). Well lit up ice ,but headlamps still come in handy, great propane heated warming hut with couches and snacks. BYOB if needed. |
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wow...no where as cold as expected,,,no wind,,great night....too bad we had a small turnout. Next outing is on full moon 17th Tuesday next week...be there!!!! |
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wow...no where as cold as expected,,,no wind,,great night....too bad we had a small turnout. Next outing is on full moon 17th Tuesday next week...be there!!!! |
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too dark to see much, guess the no flash tries didn't work out too well this time. |
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I think this is a great thing the two of you are doing...but am I the only one who feels that these posts (that have all-caps titles and are repeatedly bumped for free advertising by the same two people) are a bit spammy? As if one wasn't enough...now we have two. |
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Been trying to get him not to use the all caps titles for years./;-(, but he insists, even thouth on the internet it's like having someone Screaming in your face for importance. I don't like it. Now myself, I enjoy sharing the progress on the place and getting ice interest going around here. |
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To those of us who are IN the midwest, it's just great to see a couple of guys so stoked! |
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Doug Hemken wrote:To those of us who are IN the midwest, it's just great to see a couple of guys so stoked!Cuz we're so stoked, I think that's why he uses all caps. Get by here and try out the ice, Doug. Heavy rain last night and today...do hope the ice makes it through so it can be used later Sat and Sunday before holidays take up all our free climbing time. |
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Saw part of vid,,then the Hulu' pop ads kept taking over the screen. Ice looks like SRSP quality, without the state park hassles to go with it. Looks like a fun climb for a winter starter trip. |
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Can you lead on that silo? |
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Last winter we did a top rope protected first screw lead,,that's all. the top is always very thin near the sprayers and there is usually 'iffy ice along the way, that a fall could either pull a screw or just bust off a huge chunk of column. If it stays thicker than 2 ft. all the way this season, it probably could be done. We had 5 meltouts and rebuilds last season. This is our best, earliest ice start yet in 3 years. It's held up pretty well through almost 72 hours of rain and above freezing temps this weekend. |
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drmartindell wrote:Can you lead on that silo?Yes, we are planning on it |