The best life never leaves your lungs.

Mmmmmmm Cody. I don't know if ice climbing can really get any better. Spent the weekend climbing with some great Cody locals and now I'm off to Alaska to celebrate Thanksgiving with Anya's family and investigate the nocturnal winter wonderland.

The beautiful 400ft of Hostile Takeover, Aaron belaying me up the first pitch with Kenny and Scott freezing at the bottom. 

Hoping a long screw goes in to the hilt, turning cranks on the second pitch of Hostile Takeover, Cody WY. 

Leading up the second pitch of Hostile Takeover as seen from accross the canyon, Cody WY. 

Thin ice difficulties near the top of the second pitch of Hostile Takeover, Cody WY. 

Coming back a week later for quick Sunday morning climb up Curtains. This being the shower known as the second pitch. 

Ice season has officially begun. Chris and Jim joined in the fun and Jim turns out to be one sweet climbing photag. Me hauling the pack up for no real reason on Curtains, the staple early season Cody climb.