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by **mike** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:32 pm

Seems like we're here at the same time Mitt.

It's the vertical rock faces beside the river that are massive. Come to think of it... there's also a great big freestanding pillar in there as well.

Mike

by **The Mitt** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:34 pm

Cool man as long as you remember, besides I just itchen to get out of the house.

Mitt

by **mike** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:23 am

OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

(that's me praying for ice)

by **shannon** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:13 pm

If there is ice to climb is it official you're all headed to Moose River?

What is the rating of the routes there?

When will you depart, and are you meeting up first ata coffee shop or something? We're in town then, and are looking to do some climbing, and would love to join you.

shannon Burt

by **shannon** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:21 pm

Hi

My wife and I would love to join you on the adventure. We won't need any gear, and can bring a 60M dry rope, a half dozen ice screws, and some webbing and static cord.

We may have room in the car on the way over, but we're continuing on to PEI afterwards.

Let me know.

shannon

by **Zamboni** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:16 pm

I have Some Gear. 4 head protectors, and 5 green ropes, of which only one is for ice. Can anybody tell the diff? A pair Axes ( i think the shafts have been filled with lead, cause frig there heavy ), and some crapons. What have the temps been like in Moose river Gorge the last 2 weeks?

Zamboni!

by **mike** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:29 am

OOOHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMM

brrr

OOOOOOHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMM

brrrr

OOOOHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMM

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

It's working, everybody join in the chant

OOOHHMMMM ME PAD MEE OHMMMMMMM

by **szymiec** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 12:40 pm

I think it is working Mike!

Cheks this ice-O-licuois trend chart out!
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weathe ... NS0057.htm

Namaste
Chris

by **shannon** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:39 pm

Sorry, Now we can't make it. We need to be back home by dinner time.

Anyone else climbing around halifax area???? (Ice that is) Any ice at the Quarry? I suppose there's Truro's park...

I'll have access to the web through out the weekend.

shannon

by **Eager** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:14 pm

In case things aren't formed at Moose River you may want to check out some other stuff out that way. Harrington River is a little more roadside and there is a waterfall where the west branch meets the main river. It's a lower volume river as well so potentially quicker formation, and I've heard that the side of the gorge is extremely steep, which the topo indicates.

by **Eager** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:25 pm

Oh yeah Mitt, those directions are spot on as well, and is the easiest way in(but was froze last time I was out there), just make sure that once you see the hill you follow the road that goes up towards it and back down into the river. First time I hiked in I ended up on a feeder stream which I followed and ended up below the gorge, missed everything, hiked downriver to the main road and back up the dirt road to my car in the pissing rain.

by **mike** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:43 pm

Harrington River falls area is actually called 'Little Ass Diver' as far as ice climbing goes.

Got it from the sign just before you turn off to it. Little Bass River' -figure the sign could use a minor adjustment.

by **The Mitt** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:13 pm

My Ice gear is sharpened, fitted, taped and ready to go now I prey for ice.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Mittens

by **martha** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:25 pm

The Mitt wrote:now I prey for ice.

Mittens

ohhhh.. Look out Ice!! Scary 'Mittens' is coming after you!!!

... hahah... I think you 'pray' for ice... but the way you were talking about sharpening your gear I suppose you also 'prey' for it.....

hehehhe

by **The Mitt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:07 am

LOL, unfortunately its very drunk out tonight :lol:

by **mike** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:37 am

Freudian slip.

by **Zamboni** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:34 am

Well I think most of us are Preying for something to stop, but dosn't look like its going to happn anytime soon.

Zamboni

by **anne** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:45 pm

Hey everyone - So what time are we meeting tomorrow?? It has been pretty cold the last nights so there must be ice somewhere....

anne

by **Zamboni** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:36 pm

Guys, the barbarian is out, I smashed my knee bouldering today. Don't think I'll be able to take that 2 hr hike in..

If you need a rope, crampons, and axes, let me know, And I"ll drop them off at Stevo's at 8am.

L8a

by **mike** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:48 pm

8am Steve-o-renos

I'll be there.

I'm pretty sure ther'll be somethin to climb. The valley is pretty sheltered.

Mike

by **The Mitt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:02 pm

I'm still in.

Mittens

by **Zamboni** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:22 pm

Do you guys need me to drop off the CNS stuff tomorrow?

by **The Mitt** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:34 pm

I don't think so.

Mitt

by **The Mitt** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:12 pm

Hey cris could you give me the coordinates for the waterfall please

Mitt

by **szymiec** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:10 pm

Here they are Sean

20T 0405858
utm 5032103

Later!

by **shannon** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:49 pm

We ended up visiting the little waterfall in Wentworth just by the hotel on our way home to PEI.

THere be ice there. Climbable, bearly. Cool tunnel at the top too. In Feb, it would be a great little beginner's spot, or just a side show to skiing.

shannon

by **Acadia_Kid** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:52 pm

Hey,
I'm an ice climber from Ontario in my first year at Acadia, and I was hoping that you guys might be able to tell me of some spots to climb. I'm here in the Valley during the week (at school of course), and on the weekends I'm staying with some friends in Truro. I don't care how tall, hard, or easy the ice is... I just want to climb!!! thanks,
Jana

by **shannon** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:34 pm

Well, Truro has its victoria park, with plenty of routes once it gets cold enough. Over in Wentworth, there's one or two waterfalls for beginners. In Bedford, there's the quarry, and more places in the halifax area that the locals there can tell you about.

shannon

by **Acadia_Kid** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:46 pm

Ah. Thanks. I'm not from around here so I need some specific details on the climbs. Where's the quarry in Bedford? and what's victoria park?

by **shannon** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:13 pm

SOme of the locations I've posted on Trailpeak.com (www.) Deep Cove is there. I had a go at it last winter.

Victoria Park is right in Truro. I guess you could look at a map of the town. It's right beside Young Street in a big gorge.

Wentworth has a waterfall that barely had enough ice on sunday. On the old highway (route 13 I think) you find the Wentworth valley inn on the left, and work your way back a few 100 meters. A log road takes you in. 5 minute walk. Really cool place because there's a tunnel at its top.

Other places to ice climb in NS? Not sure. Cape Breton as well as the series of water falls between parsboro and Bass River. NB has more I think. Check out the link on this site. Grand falls is really nice, as is sussex's parlee brook. Those are on Trailpeak too. I will probably post the wentworth climb this week. (I am an editor for the website)

shannon

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