Jon Leicht and Steve, Lee Vining Ice January
23 - 24, 2005
Jon Leicht and his friend Steve (I don't think I ever learned his last name!), both from Southern California, joined Kathy for 2 days of ice in Lee Vining. Mark came along as photographer. |
Hiking in to the ice. The left flow rises above. |
Steve looks for his next placement. |
Jon pulling up over a bulge. |
Here is a view of the right hand area of Lee Vining, also known as Chouinard Falls. This is a great practice area and where Jon Steve and Kathy spent most of their time. |
Kathy, Jon and Steve at a belay. |
Kathy leads off the above belay. |
Just above Jon gets into a bit of mixed climbing. |
Jon on a thin little route with a bit of rock at the bottom. |
Hiking out. The Bard-Harrington Wall and the Center Falls behind. |
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