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Ice Conditions 1-10-11
Another weekend of climbing and the conditions are continually improving. The Curtains continue to fill out with Opening Curtain and the main Curtain sporting multiple lines. The Dryer Hose also saw action this weekend as it has finally dried out. Lakeshore climbs (Dairyland etc.) have not touched down but are growing as well. The monster…
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Roger Strong
The closest approximation to king-crab fishing, Roger Strong says, is single-push alpine climbing. “Only you can’t take rest days in the Bering Sea,” he says. “You basically get your ass kicked for four months straight.” Strong is an accomplished all-around climber who is best known as the captain on the first two seasons of the…
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Night Climbing and Conditions Report 1-6-11
What do you do when you are psyched to go climbing but you have to work? You go night climbing! After work we headed to Munising last night to get in a few routes. The short approach and easy set up at Window Waltz made this climb the perfect choice for a late night climb. …
