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Posted by Kevin MacKenzie,
North Country explorer from

January 5, 2019 —

Pioneering new ice on Mt. Marcy in Panther Gorge. This was a route I've been trying to "put up" for two years. True adventure! January's foray was with friends Aaron Courain and Alan Wechsler. visit adirondackmountaineering.com for the full story.

Apex Predator on Mt. Marcy

Part of the 8-mile trek to the base of the climb

Top pillars of the new route.

Kevin and Alan at the belay terrace

Aaron Courain leads the upper pillars

What's Your Nature?

Panther Gorge Ice Climbing 2019 - Apex Predator (WI4-5)