Ontario Peak, Ollestad Canyon (3/12/2010)

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Sam Page
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On Friday, Dave, Patrick, and I climbed Ontario Peak via the drainage in between Cherry Canyon and Kerkhoff Canyon. The climb involved over 3000 vertical feet of continuous snow climbing from 35-50 degrees, and 1500 more vertical feet of approaching and ridge traversing. Were it not for the approach, this would be a classic.

Here is my trip report.

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Taco
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Post by Taco »

Cool beans.

Didja get any pics of that crag near the base of your route? It has a big crack on it.
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Dave G
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Post by Dave G »

Another excellent adventure, Sam!
Here are my pics for the day: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21042415@N ... 493092851/
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Post by lilbitmo »

Sam, that was one nice write up you posted on your blog site. Had a fantasitc day retracing Norman's descent from 1979 in the opposite direction. Dave that was some amazing work you did with a "gimpy leg" hope that leg heals quickly. Thanks to both of you for the insights to the route's up and down "Falling Rock Canyon".

Classic day on the mountain, thanks Sam. :D :D :D :D :D
My Pictures here:
http://s908.photobucket.com/albums/ac28 ... =slideshow
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lik2hik
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Post by lik2hik »

Geat job guys! Looked like a fine adventure indeed! Enjoyed your write up Sam. Nice pix and reports from everybody.
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Post by gregp909 »

Nice work!
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Sam Page
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Post by Sam Page »

Thanks everyone, especially lilbitmo and Dave G: it was great climbing with you guys again. Good photos, too!
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LD
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Post by LD »

Kudos to you guys. Sweet adventure. It looks like Ontario Pk was a popular destination this week.
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GigaMike
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Post by GigaMike »

Bush wacking = No thanks! Sweet long snow climb = awesome! Another great TR, Sam. Nice job and great pictures everyone!
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norma r
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Post by norma r »

Beautiful job you guys! Great TR Sam. :) How cool to climb something so few do. How is the calf today Dave?
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He219
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Post by He219 »

Nice job, guys!
Great write-up, Sam.
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EnFuego
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Post by EnFuego »

Sweet.
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