Bearspirit - ice

<p>**Approach in decent shape, used crampons from the creek to the ice but the ice step itself was easy. A couple of windfallen trees cross the trail towards the climb. Not too hard to step over/under and between but somewhat large diameter and it would take a large saw to cut them. **Curtain on the left side collapsed in the past so at this point in the season its unlikely to touch down and consolidate. Right side is decent although the middle groove and the prow on the right side were dripping and/or chandeliered. Right side of the curtain has seen plenty of traffic. **Smaller flow off to the right is well formed on the right and travelled. Left edge features some unsupported ice which can be climbed with a delicate touch. There is a small hole towards the top that provides a tight passage and awkward yet fun climbing to climb through from the back side to the front. Definitely contrived yet fun. **Day started warm in nice sunny climbing. Sun is high enough in the sky now for morning sun unlike shorter December days where the ice is shaded. Shade arrives midday and it felt a touch cooler again. Sunny all day with mild temps and only light winds with no snow transport observed.</p>

Weather Conditions

Sunny, Warm.