Arctic Axis

Late Oct after a bit of snow and then a rain event, then a spout of bitter cold, thin ice started form in the range. Primo eyed this line on Axis peak.

We walking in in sneakers, switched to boots then climbed a thin smear of ice up one of our local peaks at a pretty moderate grade (WI3 M4 R)

Primo brought the ice rack and not thinking brought most 16 and 19cms. I think he had 2x13cms and no 10cms. Leading this thin pitch I was kicking myself for letting him bring the rack. I ended up tying off a bunch of screws half way bored in and going for it.

I know all the photos were super fuzzy. But this mission was a special one with Primo in the range. Relatively civilized but super enjoyable and close to home!