Seven Summits Quest

Ice Climbing Lincoln Falls – 5 Apr 2014

—

by

Lincoln Falls approach from reservoir parking

Todd pauses for a photo on the uphill slog in knee/waist deep snow

Bowling Alley, Scottish Gully, Lincoln Falls Major - many names over the years — Bowling Alley, Scottish Gully, Lincoln Falls Major – many names over the years

I went out the full 70M rope length and got in two screws then brought Todd up

Todd rounding the last ice bulge I put a screw in, about 100' below — Todd rounding the last ice bulge I put a screw in, about 100′ below

Todd poses for a pic halfway up the steep snow slope

I sent Todd up to lead the last 60' - his first lead — I sent Todd up to lead the last 60′ – his first lead

Todd above his first screw on the headwall

Todd above his second screw on the headwall

Todd sinking his tool as he prepares to top out and bring me up

Todd belaying from the chains at the belay boulder

At the belay boulder at the top of Scottish Gully

Todd on the walk-off

Todd below the route, our track obvious abover

Scottish Gully between the trees from the parking lot. We had first tracks.

Colorado ice climbing

Comments

2 responses to “Ice Climbing Lincoln Falls – 5 Apr 2014”

Ice Climbing Lincoln Falls Part 2 – Seven Summits Quest

April 8, 2014

[…] some of the photos I took while climbing the route most often called “Scottish Gully” HERE and now I can share some of the photos taken by Todd Gilles [FACEBOOK PAGE]. I hope you enjoy them […]
Jim Whittaker Quote – On the edge – Seven Summits Body

April 10, 2014

[…] took Todd Gilles out ice climbing at Lincoln Falls – story HERE and HERE. I led the first pitch and ran it out to the end of a 70M rope. That left about 25M of […]