[MCR] Haffner early season ice

Subject: [MCR] Haffner early season ice
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:03:42 -0700
Warm temperatures and humans banging and kicking their way up on top rope 
initiated a catastrophic curtain collapse at haffner Creek today. Luckily- No 
one was hurt, despite the crowd standing at the base.

The ice curtain was not touching down. It was hollow and made many warning 
sounds long before the collapse. 

The tops of most routes were unfrozen with loose rock, soft snow and water 
running behind all ice features. Tricky and dangerous conditions. 

Tread lightly or wait for colder temps. A late start to the ice climbing season 
makes it hard to be patient.

ACMG/IFMGA guida
Jen Olson 

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