The ice is no better out here in the Rockies. Just came back from the parkway, its still winter with lots of snow but there has been heavy rain and the avy danger is still high on those 'alpine' climbs. A lot of the ice we drove by was either sunbaked or non existant. We found one climb that was at our grade and was still in decent conditions. The next day we woke up to pouring rain so we packed it home. I know exactly how you feel Peck, I was just getting the swing of it (ha ha I make joke in english).
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