NS Ice Conditions

[climbholio]

Climbed at Deep Cove yesterday, Thursday , Dec 20. The morning sunhit takes it toll on the face, with lots of large blocks at the base, drippy conditions, and big delaminated slabs. I think in a couple weeks it will be ready for beginners when it is a bit fatter. At this point in the season it is a bit too thin and steep, unless you are willing to mix things up a bit. I was able to make one lead with some stubby screws and slung columns. Wish I would have had some knifeblades and bugaboos on me. The pillars to the far right are now ready for steep toproping.

[peter]

Baxter's Harbour is out, as of December 23, 2007, due to unusually high storm surges, we imagine. See photos at:

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/mcveypc/C ... orts200708