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Vortex

WI4, TR, Ice, 45 ft (14 m), Grade III,  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: Matthew Peck, Dave MacFadden April 3, 2019
International > N America > Canada > Nova Scotia > DR Ice Crag > Pillar Wall

Description

Middle route of Pillar Wall.  Vertical groove to the topout, then up to the tree.  Watch the topout in warm conditions, as it is often quite hollow. A nice warmup for Haiku. 

Location

30 seconds North of Mainstreet Gully. 

Protection

Standard Ice Rack

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Short but fun!
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Vortex on the left, just behind the tree, and Haiku on the right.
[Hide Photo] Vortex on the left, just behind the tree, and Haiku on the right.