Peter and I got a 6am start and drove over to Silverton on the 8th of November in search of ice. We found this nice 400 ft flow on South Mineral Creek. The approach was made super easy by the lack of deep snow- only a couple of inches are left on the ground.Here is an ice screw partially removed. Though they provide essential protection, one should never fall when ice climbing... if that makes any sense.
After finishing the first climb and grabbing some hot coffee in town, we drove east of town to scope out other climbs. We couldn't resist climbing this gully with ice reaching clear to the road. I love early season approaches! No snow means clear roads and no avalanche danger.
Here are a couple pics of me taken by Peter from the belay stations.
After a rocky descent, we were satisfied with the day and ready for a meal. Here I am looking back up at the lower part of the 800ft + just climbed.
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