ICEFEST at Ministers Face.

[Joe]

I climbed at Mt. Misery tonight. Only 4-5 lines were climbable, the others were blown out. The quality is not as good as Ministers Face, and I don't think it's as good a location for the IceFest. So lets go with "Plan B" and meet at Ministers Face Saturday morning around 10am for the IceFest. After climbing all day it's an easier trip to Steve Adamsons for supper. Bring a potluck and a slideshow.

[Stef]

What is the crossing like? Skis, skates or snowshoes?

Cheers,

S.

[STeveA]

Skates would be great. River is bare.

[Climbing4life]

Skates would be great. River is bare.

is the ice nice and thick??i think im just crazy , but i find going on the river sketchy , i guess im just not used to it. hahaha

[martha]

is the ice nice and thick??i think im just crazy , but i find going on the river sketchy , i guess im just not used to it. hahaha

Nawww... Steve and Joe just get their jollies out of seeing who actually makes it across to climb......

[Climbing4life]

AHHA!! i knew it!


so i`ll take that as a "the ice is damn thick , dont be a baby" hahahaha , rightoh!
even if i cant get gear to use while over there , i`ll be there to watch

cheers

[Joe]

The river is good and safe, and like Steve says is excellent for skating. It's certainly the fastest way to travel. But if you walk, you'll have to wear crampons - the ice is very slick.

[peter]

It was a pleasant enough stroll on Sat., Feb. 16/08. Skates would have been great, but we wore crampons. The ice was probably about 6" thick (which is the same as 9" inches if you are male).

[martha]

Thanks for a great time last night Steve! As always you host a great after party. I wish I could have climbed during the day, but sometimes these things don't work out!

It was great to see everyone. Marie-France chattered about the 'doggieeees' until she fell asleep on the drive home somewhere around the harbor bridge.

Cheers

Cara

[Mike D]

Joe, Steve and everyone else - thank you for putting together a spectacular day!
It was great to meet you all and to have an opportunity share a few lines ... and what great way to end the day with good eats, drinks, the Adamson's hospitality and Chuck's video commentary
Here's looking forward to seeing you all out on the ice and rocks.

Mike

[STeveA]

It was a good day for climbing at minister's Face. It was about as warm as you would want, and enough ice to have fun. Thanks to everyone for coming out.

Next year I think the entry fee will be that you must bring some pictures. I am sure everyone has some photos from past climbs and trips so lets see if we can get a variety for the evening. If we are lucky we can get Chuck to narrate for us. He doesn't have to know anything about the picture to be entertaining.

Mark this date down for next year. February 21st 2009

[Richard Eh!]

And a special BIG THANK YOU! to Darlene for being so gracious and to the family as well for all the work and clean-up in the aftermath every year!

[Climbing4life]

Oh Ya thanks a lot for everything steve and darlene! it was good to come visit and get some great food ! Feb 21st is on my calender already for next year !

thanks a lot steve for the use of the boots , crampons and ice axes. First time out was a blast!


cheers

sean braydon

[Stacey]

Definitely a great day most certainly.

It was great to meet so many of you 'in person' from the board...

I'm sure we'll meet up again on ice , and rock this summer!

Stace