A party from the Pittsburgh area visited Roadside Gully on Saturday. Broxton Bird reports: Climbed Road Side Gullies. Conditions were good. The first long pitch was covered in snow, about 1-2 feet, with the steeper sections exposed. For the most part, the ice was good on the low-angle bottom pitches, except for the upper part where it became rocky. The first tier ice was solid and thick, good climbing. The second tier was also great. I led the left pillar and it was awesome. Good gear placements, good pick placements. The top was a little thin and scary. The third tier is coming in nicely and would have gone, but we were there late in the day, and since it was getting dark we bagged it. I think it is thick enough for a solid lead now though. Can't wait to get back before it warms up and lead it! This was my first experience climbing ice in PA and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I can't wait to get out and check out the rest of the areas!