Simon Edwards topping out. A bit hard to get good...
Description
This is a fun ice swath in the area uphill from the upper bridge. It lies probably 100 yards uphill from the upper bridge in a corner-like area just downhill from Duncan Delight (the 2nd arete/point uphill from the upper bridge). Over the years, this has formed anywhere from a fun, thin, icy corner with mixed climbing to a big continuum of ice from Duncan's to Icy Arete. There can be a small sloping stance at the base. It can be toproped or lead.
Waves of ice that are occasionally vertical allow you to weave your line to go at WI4 to 5. A steep section low can get your attention.
A few notes. Beware on rapping in for a TR from below or a lead since there is open water below to drench your cords. Generally the ice is good here but the way Duncan's Delight is sprayed can lead to funky chandeliered ice the further L you go here. Also, there is a cool ice cave that can form up about 3/4 the way up. Finally, ice tends to funnel/pummel down here to its base from climbers on Icy Arete (to the R) to Duncan's Delight (to the L).
There is a cool rock spire below this climb that does attract you wandering eye.
Protection
To TR, use big trees or ice screws. To lead, ice screws are usually enough unless it's in thin conditions, then rock gear can be helpful.
Alcove/Pic of the Vic area to the Upper Bridge
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