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Postby new to NB » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:02 pm

thank you fo rthe info as you saw we did not know that, or I did not and I might or should be able to lead it this is my first time climbing this year as I have hads 3 broken ribs for the last 2 months so I am a little weak still... however I do not know his climbing abilty........


But thanks you so much for that info it is GREATLY appericated more than you know.........

hope to see you all there....
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Postby Matt Peck » Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:38 am

Woah ambition!
That face isn't iced cheese for sure. It's a fairly stiff angle, and quite sustained. If you don't have much experience leading ice, and especially if you're not in strong condition, I'd wait for the more experienced leaders to get there. It would suck hard to start Ice school with an injury.
Im leaving Freddy with a group of people and a couple of leaders around 8 or so, so lines will be up fairly early in the morning. We shouldn't be that far behind you.
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Postby Matt Peck » Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:39 am

Not trying to be patronising or anything, just cautious advice.
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Postby Murph » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:09 pm

I have never lead climbed ice before and probably don't intend to until I get a few more seasons in… TR for now
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Postby Andrew » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:47 pm

I will see everyone at 10am at the face. I hope they're will be some crampons and axes to borrow. I'm probably coming alone. Adam, are you still coming? I talked to Tony and he can't make it, but wishes he could.

See you all there.

I'll be the one your all passing on the hike over the ice :)
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Postby martha » Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:53 pm

Joe, Steve, somebody...

What are the ice conditions on the hike over? Do I need snow shoes? would skate ski's do it? xc?

cheers.

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Postby PeterA » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:03 pm

Martha

We walked over in our boots last weekend, but it has snowed since then. Snowshoes or skis might be a good idea to bring just in case
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Postby PeterA » Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:57 pm

update

Steve was just out on the river and he says that the river is perfect for everything except skating
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Postby Ropeguy » Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:08 pm

Hey Cara there are lots of snowmobile tracks too,,,the walking is easy and the sleddin is even better.....the river is in excellent shape and safe
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Postby martha » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:17 am

Big thanks to Joe for organizing the ice fest and for Steve and family for being such great hosts!! We all had a blast!

We were so glad to see so many babies and kids around! (yup, I'm talking about Chuck, Darrell and Dee) hahahaha
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Postby max » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:25 pm

It was an awesome day! Thanks for being such a welcoming crowd, for being new to the community I felt right at home. Thank you to all.
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Postby Tracy Thibodeau » Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:37 pm

Thank you so much to Steve, (and his entire family) for hosting us at their place. In addition, thank you to Joe and Steve for organizing another great ice fest.

Just one question......Where were the major companies and Jeff Lowe and what happened to the Thai buffet and free beer you promised Joe?
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Postby Matt Peck » Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:46 pm

Yeah, and all the free schwag!
Seriously though, thanks all for another amazing ice fest. It's my favorite climbing to-do of the year, and once again it was fantastic. Great to see so many new faces, and awesome to hang out with some of the....erm....old ones.....
Killer time had by all I think. Looking forward to next year.
Ok, now on to the serious business, Who's got pictures, and when are they going to post them?!
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Postby STeveA » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:27 am

Too bad you all left so early, Rheinold showed up a bit later. He was sorry he missed everyone. I have some pictures on my site http://www.steveadamson.com click on the photos link.
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Postby Fred » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:48 pm

damn you Messner... DAMN YOU!
I want to go to hell... there's probably lots of rock to climb there.
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Postby Andrew » Tue Feb 27, 2007 8:19 am

I took 40+ photos while there. Just snapshots, nothing spectacular, but photos none-the-less.

http://www.climbnb.mine.nu/photos.htm

Adam took a bunch of photos, too. If he wants me to put them online I will.
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Postby Matt Peck » Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:44 am

Good job on the photo's all. Man that was a cool event.
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return UNB gear ASAP

Postby john » Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:54 am

All the gear that was loaned out for ice fest needs to be returned ASAP I have other reservations waiting to pick up gear. Loaned gear is supposed to be for one weekend only and returned on monday so everyone has a fiar chance with it. As of now all the clubs axes and a bunch of crampons have not been returned. Please do so or I will be forced to send one of my Heavies after you, I know where you live! hahahahahahahha
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Postby martha » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:36 pm

Yo John,

don't flower on everyone... VBPad gave me and Fred the gear he borrowed to return on monday. I forgot it when I went in for junior climbing. It is MY fault!

so sorry john... will you ever forgive me?

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