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Ames Ice Hose - WI5

Average Rating = 4.50/5 Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty WI5 M6
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 3.75/5
  Scenery 4.20/5
  Fun Factor 4.60/5

Description:

A beautiful direct unmistakable 4 pitch ice route. The first two pitches are grade 4 up a ribbon of ice, and gain the upper two pitches on the vertical ice wall above.

Submitted by: kachoong on 2004-05-10
Views: 1500
Route ID: 52637

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty WI5 M6
  Safety Rating R
  Exposure
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: aikimac on 2006-03-11 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Four hours of post holing through fresh snow on the approach & full conditions on route. No ice on the first pitch, sketchy gear, M5-6. Had to bail off the easy(er) ice at the top in the dark. We have to try again next year!

Added: 2006-03-11