... at least that's Dom's theory. It's reasonable... he figures jugs make you colder since the surface contact area with your hands is greater. So slabs must be warm right? Pretty much. A few of us spent a cold day there making the best of what has been a darn cold spring so far. (and as I write it's snowing... with more forecast for the weekend... ack).
Les Dalles is a nice spot to practice up your slab technique in a well protected setting. Give it a try before heading to Whitehorse. We climbed a few nice routes and even did a diagonal traverse from right to left of the whole wall.
Also climbed a route at Mt. Doug's East Face called Vapour Trails. Nice pitch, but I could do with less ice on it at this time of year!
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| Pete asked 'What should I do for the camera'? Answer: More of this. |
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| Dom on the thin bit of the 9+ route. |
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| Pete colour-coordinates. |
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| Sonia cruises confidently despite a snoozing belay. |
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| Cool pockets on the slab. |
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| Looks steep for slabs |
That picture of Pete should definitely be on the front page of UNB R&I's website. That or the new guidebook. Somewhere where it can be seen forever!
ReplyDeleteSound theory, Dom, but if it's sub-zero and overcast until after lunch, and the slabs face East it means they are fully shaded all afternoon... it's not going to be warm at Les Dalles!
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