Saturday 27-Mar-10, Field AB, ice climbing

Went ice climbing again with Jay Mills in Canada. At Field AB, about two hours west of Calgary.

Had Guinness Gully in mind to start. Went well and had time remaining to go for two additional routes - Guinness Stout and High Test.

Since I'm still essentially learning and practicing ice skills it was just the right combination of challenge and physical strength required. Also further reinforces my newly found craving for ice climbing. Great fun, skills learning, and hopefully the right way to lead into further mixed ice/rock climbing.

Guinness Gully, (WI 4, 3 Pitch 245m)
Guinness Stout (WI 4+, 80m)
High Test (WI 4+, 60m)

Thanks again Jay for the excellent training and guidance.
You can also read about the trip on the Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides blog, posted by Jay Mills at:
http://cdnalpine.blogspot.com/2010/03/guinness-gully-stout-high-test-with.html




















Guinness Gully, Guinness Stout, and High test - photo by S.Peet















Me climbing on Guinness Gully - photo by J. Mills




















Me at a rappel station - Photo by J.Mills




















Topping out on High Test - Photo J.Mills




















Jay Mills leading up High Test - Photo by S.Peet




















Rappelling down High Test - Photo by J.Mills