northern happenings

Let’s see, where did I leave off..

Tuesday Steve, Valerie and I drove up to Hatches Pass.

Gorgeous weather! It was clear and about 7 degrees and you could see all the way into the valley.

Once we had enough of walking around we drove to the Lodge and got some much needed hot drinks! 

That evening we went to the gym and started dry tooling with my new ice tools! Steve was doing a darn fine job and fell less than I did. I guess wrestling does get you in pretty good shape.

Ben (my roommate) and myself took Steve down to cold snowy beautiful Portage Valley and introduced him to one of the best past-times ever thunk up. Seriously, it’s an absolute blast.

Steve picked it up much quicker than either of us expected!! While the lower section of the climb was rather mellow the top section turned into a near vertical pillar of ice.

Steve pulled through it like it was another walk in the woods!! I personally think he found his new sport!

It was awesome climbing with him! 

Cheers!