High On Boulder (2)
Statistics
- Date - 03/27/2025
- Elevation - 7,600'
- Route - High On Boulder
- Miles - 2.0
- Elevation Gain - 1,500'
- ACME Mapper - Link
- CalTopo - Link
- Partners - Brian Kooienga, Kevin Smith
Description
The three of us made a late season trip to Cody, Wyoming, for some ice climbing in the South Fork. Compared to four years ago, conditions were much different at the same time of the year. There was little to no snow in the valley and only north facing climbs were in. As a result, we didn't have a lot of options, so we decided to climb High On Boulder again since it was a known commodity. Kevin led pitch 1, Brian led pitch 2, and I led pitch 3. It was a beautiful day with great climbing and great views.
Photos
High On Boulder from the valley floor.
Brian wading across the Shoshone River.
Kevin wading across the Shoshone River.
Kevin an Brian drying off with High On Boulder in the background.
Kevin and Brian approaching the base of High On Boulder.
Kevin leading pitch 1.
Kevin leading pitch 1.
Kevin leading pitch 1.
Brian leading pitch 2.
Brian leading pitch 2.
Brian leading pitch 2.
James and Kevin at the screw anchor at the top of pitch 1/base of pitch 2.
Kevin topping out on pitch 2.
James and Brian at the bolt anchor at the top of pitch 2/base of pitch 3.
James leading pitch 3.
James leading pitch 3.
James leading pitch 3.
James at the tree anchor at the top of pitch 3.
James, Brian, and Kevin at the top of High On Boulder.