2. 2009

Climbing Toto Buttress - Archangel Valley

A quick day trip to Hatcher Pass for some climbing with friends.
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The chilly Archangel Valley breeze blows by as Melissa eyes her next few moves on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
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The chilly Archangel Valley breeze blows by as Melissa eyes her next few moves on Toto 5.7.

AlaskaHatcher PassToto ButtressRock ClimbingMelissa Wendell2009Matanuska Susitna Valley

  • A tiny flower adds color to the landscape, if you're looking close enough.
  • David reaches for a hold on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
  • A moment of concentration for David as he moves higher on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
  • Melissa struggles to crank through the tough starting moves of this 5.8.
  • A grin lightens Melissa's face as she struggles to pull through.
  • Fed up with the crack, Melissa moves through on face holds.
  • A tricky dihedral poses a problem for Melissa as she nears the anchors.
  • Jess Young moves higher on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
  • Jess Young gives off a grin from halfway up the first pitch of <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
  • Lichen takes flight under the impact of Melissa's fingers as she searches for a positive hold.
  • Melissa stares intently at the holds as she struggles through a high crux on this 5.8.
  • Melissa's fingers feel out the features as she works to gain altitude.
  • Melissa's hand sits skylined on the arete of the Toto Buttress.
  • Tough moves fall behind as Melissa reaches the anchor ledge on this 5.8.
  • Tracy sorts out her options for holds as she moves upward on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
  • Katie Coan gives off a grin as she deciphers the moves that will bring her through this crux.
  • A few choice hand jams for Katie Coan as she works to gain ground.
  • Katie Coan stretches through the moves.
  • Melissa takes a moment mid-climb to rest and chat with those below.
  • The chilly Archangel Valley breeze blows by as Melissa eyes her next few moves on <i>Toto 5.7</i>.
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