PSA: Ice melts when it’s sunny and warm! Had a great but shorter than expected day with Peter J Lataille yesterday at one of the most classic ice climbs in Maine on Kineo. We backed off after the first pitch because there was just to much danger from melt-induced icefall. Originally, the weather forecast suggested clouds which would have protected the ice more, but it wasn’t meant to be! Either way, fun company as always and it is such an incredible route to see every time I stand at the base of this thing!
Seth Campbell, PhD 