Western Pennsylvania Ice III (Cinema Part 13)

 "Have a groovy Sunday!"
                                                   - Doyle Tarwater

Sure did! A return to the "Ultima Thule" of SWPA climbing. As we recall, the 2005-2006 ice season was pretty lean to non-existent. Think that all of the climbing and photography was done during the month of February. May be wrong, but ain't goin' back and checkin'. 

Highlights the first productive visit to the cliff - Tim Anderson's FFA of 'Final Obligation', partnered with Tom Kopler and Doyle Tarwater. Tim forced to bail on what would have been the FFA of 'The Beast' because of sketchy conditions. FA on TR of 'Son of Beast'. FA on TR of mixed 'Monsta' - one heck of a photographic line. Also remember that the 300ft of Bluewater static line got froze in on that route and couldn't be retrieved until springtime. Dorky dialog as usual - but we could never find a narrator who would work for the cheap rate of a six-pack of PBR's and two hot dogs that we were payin':

Western Pennsylvania Ice III (2006)

Running Time: 15min (Approx.)

They didn't come more motivated to climb big, steep ice than Tim.

Disclaimer: We aren't condoning anyone venturing into that place. As we understand it has long been posted 'No Trespassing'. Wasn't back during our visits. Encountered a security guard for the lower quarry back in the day who had no problem with us being there. Posting this video for historical purposes only.

This post dedicated to Doyle. If we already did, then now he's got two.