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brrr.... hmmm.....

Postby martha » Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:35 pm

Have any of you noticed that the last 4 days or so have been pretty chilly, especially at night?

Who's going where this weekend? I want to know ice conditions! My bet is that Parlee will be in and TR-able.
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Postby anderfo » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:56 pm

if someone has a good idea where to find ice i'd like to join a trip either saturday or sunday.
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Postby Stef » Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:30 pm

Hey Anders,

Looks like no takers for NH. I'll probably make the trek in Parlee this weekend. I'll give you a ring on Friday.

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Postby theriault » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:55 pm

I'd be in for the weekend!
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Postby Stef » Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:57 am

I'll head-into Parllee on Sunday. If anyone wants to come, drop me an e-mail: skruse.geology@gmail.com

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Postby gwa » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:59 pm

Planning to get out ice climbing both days this weekend. Hoping that ice has formed up somewhere by saturday. Will likely be into Parlee on Sunday...

what are people's thoughts on the ice quality in Parlee Brook after the recent weather?
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Postby anderfo » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:04 pm

I've never been there - is it possible to walk up and hang a toprope if the ice is too poor to lead?
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Postby Fred » Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:08 pm

In my opinion the only place with a remote chance of ice this weekend would be Parlee. It's always the first one to be ready. But even at that, the ice will be thin at best and it's doubtful ice would be leadable so an approach from the top may be more rewarding if there is a chance at tossing down a TR.

The sudden cold snap and snow is misleading a bit. Don't forget, it was quite warm not too long ago.

My two cents.

happy ice hunting!! Don't forget to report in here so the lazy ones like me can read your scouting reports before heading out. :lol:
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Postby Stacey » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:47 am

Looks like Sunday will be a Parlee day - even if just for a hike...though I'm sure something will be in - given that on October 16th - ECA and the back wall looked like this:




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Postby Fred » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:48 pm

yeah but don't forget how warm it got after that...
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Postby Stacey » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:35 pm

Fred wrote:yeah but don't forget how warm it got after that...



Oh true enough - but it's been really cold for a lot of nights - I think it'll be starting to come in...perhaps not...

anyone game to go in on Saturday and check it out :P
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Postby Joe » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:37 pm

I haven't been out to Parlee yet, but I stongly expect the ice to be suitable for top-roping, yet not thick enough to take screws. There is about 6 inchs of snow with a icy crust layer on the back roads, so don't expect to drive in the top road without a 4x4. I might go in on Sunday.
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Postby Fred » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:03 pm

On second thought... It's cold as heck out there. There might be something there after all!!! brrrrr
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Postby anderfo » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:10 pm

Today's conditions in Parlee Brook:
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Postby Stan » Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:08 am

Richard and I almost missed the party... should have brought a GPS :)
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Postby Stacey » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:17 am

The day was awesome - and saw many climbers out for the first early days of ice climbing...

Everything was led...3 amigos, blue pillar, yellow pillar, ECA, ATKH's and the back wall...
Patrick's Choice & KF gully aren't in yet - - but coming.

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Postby martha » Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:11 pm

I can't believe all that stuff was led.... The back wall looks super thin still...

keep these temps up and Ice will be awesome next sunday. whose in for a day of ice climbing after our party?!
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