Climbing IceCapades

Wow it's gotten cold and snowy at Mt. Evans in the last couple weeks!!!!

The hike wasn't too bad. Just some ice and snow in a few areas, but the talus fields up above a were absolutely treacherous!

The T.J. was on hand for the early morning shenanigans and fun was had by all.

Although no pictures to confirm, our day started off with a very novel experience... After only minutes of hiking up the road, a kind lady whose family owns one of the cabins on the road let us ride on her tailgate as she tore ass up the road. Sketchy for sure, but better than walking!!! This caused us to arrive at the boulders before the sun had come all the way into the canyon, and it was decidedly too cold for climbing yet.

Luckily, it was the perfect temperature for messing around. As we played Bruce Lee and broke up pieces of ice like total badasses, the sun finally made its way up and started the warming process.

T.J. crushing with his head! Sick!

Once again, T.J. put forth an alternate reality in which I sent 2nd go.

He was wrong once again unfortunately.

I sent on go # 4.5.

Actual send photos below.

Rich showed up just a few minutes before the send burn. I owe T.J. many many thanks for the days he spent under this with me, and to Rich and Dave for all the spots and encouragement.

"Don't screw up, Don't screw up, Don't screw up"

Genuine psyche!

The rest of the day was spent rock-shopping in the scary talus field above area a.

Not much was found, but T.J. did locate, clean and send this problem. It has a scary landing that the pictures do not convey, and the heel-hook is pretty committing.

No photos of the actual send due to spotting duties, but it is a very cool line and will hopefully draw some repeats!

In typical T.J. Humility, a grade has not been assigned. It sure looks tough.

GREAT WORK MAN!

How was every one's Saturday?

I'm headed up to Evans again today with "Sir Hands of Soxley".

Check back for more photos.