The Icy Road to Canada

On the way to Canada for some training with the Canadian Avalanche Association; I have been able to get a bit of skiing and ice climbing in. It started off in RMNP, CO where we got up to Hidden valley for a day of “rock” skiing. I was able to check out Loch Vale Gorge where we climbed the not so classic, Ice Chim. After Colorado I headed to Wyoming where I climbed for a few days in Cody. This place has adventure written all over it. Long approches; steep ice, and hunters shooting all over the place made for long days and a great time.
I then headed to Bozeman, MT; which just so happened to be hosting their annual ice fest. It was great to see old friends and make some new ones. Oh yea, and this place is sick!!!