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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Celo Knob Update/PNF/ Highlands/Cashiers

ClimberBrian at it again!  I gotta meet this guy.(unless I have and don't know it)  He is slaying all the ice this season! His report from Celo Knob.

"Wayne & I climbed the left side of wishbone on Celo Sunday. Conditions were
not great, most of the ice was thin and brittle with lots of snow (chest deep
in some places). I think the snow was preventing the ice from forming
properly. We did find several short sections of WI2 and many steep and
exposed snow slops that provided a fun and exciting day (long day!)."

Thanks "climberbrian"

As for the PNF area.  Temps have been super cold but the 10" of snow may have not helped things form up.  Hopefully Johns Rock will be in this weekend.  Teens predicted for tonight and the rest of the week.  It did not get above freezing today in town so it's mostly likely super cold  up high. 

Highlands/Cashiers
Lots and lots of snow up there leaving thin ice as the locals have mentioned.  Continual cold temps should help fatten things up.

Have fun out there and stay safe!

Phil
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  1. loboJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    here are some pics from celo climb
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lobo98/sets/72157625690547551/with/5352147711/

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