AntiDuct 2-12-06

This is another late entry, but again I doubt the conditions have changed much. Probably gotten even better. Rusty, Daniel, and I drove into West Rosebud on one of those rare windless and cloud-free days in the Beartooths. Even though Red Lodge had a few feet of snow, W Rosebud received only a few inches. So skis were unnecessary. The drive in is well-plowed for the hydropower residence at the trailhead. Antiduct was sweet and solid, in excellent condtion. The second pitch is in technical WI5 conditions. The pillar on the left side of the cave is touching down, much steeper than the right. And the left wall has bits of ice mixed with lots of features, which looks very climbable. The rock is very compact, so I imagine it would take mostly blades. Ari on the moderate 1st pitch. [img]http://montanaice.com/forums/user_images/miAntiduct21206007.jpg[/img] Daniel leading thru the technical 2th pitch. [img]http://montanaice.com/forums/user_images/miAntiduct21206016BW.jpg[/img] Angie's Falls looks very good from the road. Also, make sure to stop in the Fishtail store for treats when fueling up, or leaving the area. This historic market has fresh-baked goods and lots of goodies.