[MCR] Orient Point Ice Climbs - South Ghost

Subject: [MCR] Orient Point Ice Climbs - South Ghost
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:23:50 -0700
My partner and I enjoyed a warm and windless day of climbing in the south ghost 
today, November 29th. We climbed Hidden Dragon, The Joker, The Hooker, and 
retreated from Candlestick Maker due to a very wet first pitch. 

All in all the driving conditions seemed pretty easy, and the usual drifted in 
areas would not be a problem for vehicles with good clearance. 

Overcast skies for most of the day and temperatures hovered around -1c making 
for some very enjoyable climbing weather. 

The Joker was fat and blue, The Hooker had a horizontal fracture crossing the 
entire column about 40m into the first pitch, and one must take care when 
swinging and kicking into the lower pillar. This climb is steeper than it 
looks. The CandleStick Maker first pitch was wet enough to force us to retreat 
so if you're going in there bring your waterproofs. Hidden Dragon was in 
excellent shape and had numerous climbable lines to the top of this cliff band. 

Enjoy

Kris Irwin - ACMG Alpine Guide
www.rockies-ice.com
www.facebook.com/Rockiesice

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