Guiness Stout

Had a great day of ice climbing in Field yesterday with my friend Drew. We climbed the mega classic Guiness Gully which then continues on the Guiness Stout with a bit of walking. The route "Stout" is positioned quite high on Mt. Denis, near the alpine in fact and it is a very cool place to swing the tools and look around. Its been years since I felt the ice climbing love I must admit but this year I am really feeling great to be out again. Skiing has become my center passion in winter time and although adventure and stellarness abounds when on skis, to me nothing compares to the risk=rewards that winter climbing can give. With the epicenter of ice climbing so close, its easy to take it for granted. I remember visiting ice climbers coming to Valhalla back when asking if its a good year for ice climbing, my standard line was "Its always a good year for ice climbing", its just that good all the time here!


Drew nearing the top of "Stout"

Screw cleanin'
Drew on the first pitch of Guiness Gully.

Thanks for the good day buddy!