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Posted by Kevin MacKenzie,
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November 10, 2018 —

Ken Hebb and I took the tools for a walk in search of ice. The slide was covered in snow with ice building. Temps were in the 20's with winds between 10 and 50 mph. They were stronger on the W side. This was a good training hike to dial in the gear and our bodies. Good times!

Ken Hebb on the Ridge Trail.

Ice forming on an overhang on the East Face of GIant.

Tools of the trade.

Strong winds and a little weather moving in from the NW.

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Giant Mountain East Face 2018