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.

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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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