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feynman
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chossberta
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 15, 2012 - 11:01pm PT
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We just had our annual ice fest in Southern Alberta. As per tradition we brought a BBQ up and cooked about 40 burgers for the crowd. Other than a portable jacuzzi, what else makes for a solid winter fest?
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ClimbingOn
Trad climber
NY
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Dec 15, 2012 - 11:36pm PT
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The only ice festival must I know of is that I must avoid climbing near any ice festival, as I don't like swarms of beginners, picked out lines, and endless topropes.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Dec 15, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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not having been to one...
separate the groms from the hatahs
that way the noobs don't pick-out the best lines
good accomodations nearby
easy access to the ice
consistently good ice at that time of year
booze (preferably hot booze drinks)
chicks with picks
and a jacuzzi/hotub timemachine
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feynman
Trad climber
chossberta
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2012 - 11:42pm PT
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In crowded states i would agree. Unless we are on one or two roadside routes,around home, we will typically never run into another climber for years. Makes for a very small belay pool, so unless you like fiddling with iced up ropes in your soloist - some socialization is nice.
If it ain't climbing - what does it take to make the day enjoyable...
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Dec 16, 2012 - 12:06am PT
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largely agree that it's best to avoid, but sometimes one learns something at a clinic, or gets to watch someone truly great
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fosburg
climber
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Dec 16, 2012 - 09:02am PT
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+1 for safety!
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