Chuck Norris and the Mortal, M8r/x, WI7 90m. aka "Chucky"

 

"Chucky"

 

Y'all be careful out there!

Banks Lake, Mile Marker 11.2

FA  "Chuck Norris & the Mortal"
A2, M8 WI7, 2P, 90m.
Craig Pope, Scott Coldiron, Jan. 31, 2013

Second ascent and
FFA "Chuck Norris & the Mortal",  AKA "Chucky"
M8 r/x WI7, 2P, 90m.
Craig Pope, Jess Roskelley, Feb, 2, 2013

Rack:
Small set of nuts
C3's
MasterCams
knifeblades
BD Peckers
BD Specter
Stubbies

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Steep intro moves to p1

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P1 ice was de-laminated to the point of rock pro only. Slung a gas pocket.

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Shakin off the cold...

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Bottom pitch with 2nd Looming above

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More detail of the crazy

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Top of 2nd p crux - PUMP!

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Delicately sneaking up...

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First "rest..."

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Sizing up the never ending madness!

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Snapping a quick shot - cause I HAD too!! 30 ft out from a BD 000 C3 equalized with a #1 knifeblade...so wild, even after I cleared a ton if ice...

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Peaking out of the hole I carved out of a curtain...SUPER bummed about the fog...

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Throwing up a hell yeah before dancing up the last 60 ft.

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Looking down into space from the final belay...

http://player.vimeo.com/video/59181866"


editor's note:
Really fun for me to add one of the best mixed climbs I have seen locally and a BIG Congratulations!... to Craig, Jess and Scott for getting it done!