2. 2008

Putting in a New Route

Oddly decent climbing in an area you wouldn't expect it.
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Horses graze peacefully in the meadows below us as we work out the moves on a new climb.
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Horses graze peacefully in the meadows below us as we work out the moves on a new climb.

AlaskaAnimals2008Matanuska Susitna Valley

  • Horses graze peacefully in the meadows below us as we work out the moves on a new climb.
  • Brian takes a turn drilling bolts for the anchors on this new route.
  • A hand drill takes a long time to make a hole big enough for a bolt. Dust flies with every hit as Brian works the bit.
  • A few quick blows with the hammer wedges the bolt into the rock.
  • A hanger is put into place, and the bolt is tightened down, a solid and subtle piece of the landscape for years to come.
  • Brian drops down the rappel, eying holds on our new route.
  • A nearby mild overhang proved too chossy to ascend.
  • Brian works a few tricky moves through the steep portion of the route.
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