[MCR] Ranger Creek, K-Country

Climbed Lone Ranger and R+D yesterday (Saturday, Nov 7), in thin early season ice conditions, but definitely climbable.

Some rotten/aerated ice present on lower angle sections; steeper ice gave much better quality sticks and screws. (didn't use any stubbies)

V-threads present on both, but watch your rope length. Brief flurries in PM, but no accumulation. Warm and dripping all day - my ropes are still drying...

Bring on the cold!

Jason Guptill, ARG

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