Well the week hasn't disappointed. The ice climbs are in great shape and the weather has been spectacular. We arrived and got some great ice on Roaring Brook Falls and the first timers cut their picks on a great intro area.
The next day we tackled Phelps mtn. This peak has great views when its not socked in by total cloud cover. The 8.8 mile round trip hike was a fun day out in the backcounty with good views of the Colden Slides and Angel Slides on Wright peak.
Yesterday Ryan and I got some dawn patrol ice in the canyon and climb Positive Reinforcement. This climb is a WI 3 but it gave me a bit of thinky moves to lead to the top. We left the line up and climb the more direct line that I wish I was warmed up for but was glad I went around it.
Our new arrivals Mike and Jess got into town and suited up for a quick jaunt to the summit of Owl's Head and a nice sunset.
Today we are off to x-c ski at the olympic venue Mt. Van Hovenburg in Lake Placid and then hit up Baxter Mountain Tavern for a NYE's dinner.
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