"In ice climbing, you want to try to have a solid base with your footing and to get the ice axes over the tops of each other to have the most leverage. We worked on these skills from the comfort of top roping, which entails having a fixed anchor you can rappel down from. This gives the feeling like you are in a climbing gym and greatly reduces the risks."
"We enjoyed the crowds at the ice flow, as there were others practicing their craft. Also in our company was John's roommate Grace, who was willing to take our pictures as we climbed and belayed each other. It was great to catch up with a friend, enjoy beer and food, and re-familiarize myself with the techniques of ice climbing. The flow was solid, a little wet due to Bozeman's abnormally warm winter, however still quite enjoyable."
Traveled from Jackson Hole to Bozeman to meet a buddy and climb at Hyalite Canyon’s well-known ice flows. Focused on re-entering ice climbing by practicing footing and the axe-over-axe technique to maximize leverage. Used top-roping with a fixed anchor to practice safely and feel like a climbing gym while reducing risk. Climbed on the route called Genesis 1 alongside other climbers. A roommate named Grace took photos and assisted with belaying. Shared food and beer, re-familiarized with movements, and found the flow solid though a bit wet from an unusually warm winter, yet enjoyable.
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