Blue Cheese - WI3, 20m

A last minute chance to get out for some ice cragging. Had the opportunity to get out with my old friend Raff. Raff wasn't looking for a big day and the weather was quite cold and snowy so this easily accessible and quiet crag was the prefect fit for a fun day of easy climbing.

Once we found the proper drainage, which was easy since we followed an old snow shoe track, the tight creek bed soon revealed the cool little ice sheet.  About 30 metres wide and about 20 metres at highest point. The ice ranged from steep 3+ on wet featured ice to dry, brittle and dinner plating grade 3.  I lead a few times up the ice wall and we both enjoyed top roping for a full arm and calve pump.  

We spent about 5 hours climbing at this cool crag and had the place to ourselves.  A great Sunday out, close to town.