Gemini Gullies - January 5, 2014

by dseasholtz Sun, January 05 2014 22:51

Winter has come to Central Pennsylvania! Took a solo trip mid way up the Gemini Gullies. From the mid way traverse between the two gullies, I took a few shots of Jason Erdman, Alex Duncan, and Matt Hirt  as they were topping out on Left Gemini. Jason was kind enough to email me a conditions report. He best describes what they found in the steeper headwall section:

"Climbed in Gemini Gully today, which was in surprisingly pretty good shape. The ice was a little wet, but took up to 16cm screws in a few spots. The top tier of Left Gemini is still a little thin, but we were able to complete the climb on the left side with a few mixed moves and some rock pro. The top tier of Right Gemini is coming in nicely, but is still a little thin. After another week of good temps, Gemini should be in really good shape. I also replaced the lower rappel anchor with some new webbing."

 

    

Left: Soloed up the Left Gemini Gully to the mid way traverse ledge. Right: I also enjoyed the Right Gully approach. (Kathy Seasholtz Photos)

 

    

Left: Alex Duncan on steep step midway up Left Gemini. Right. Matt Hirt climbing up to the base of the Left Gemini headwall. (Jason Erdman Photos)

 

    

Left and Right: Matt Hirt seconding the Left Gemini headwall. (Dave Seasholtz Photos)

 

    

Left: The headwall in Left Gemini Gully. (Jason Erdman Photo) Right: The headwall in Right Gemini Gully. (Dave Seasholtz Photo)

 

    

Left: Jason Erdman rappelling out of Left Gemini. (Dave Seasholtz Photo) Right: Descending Right Gemini (Kathy Seasholtz Photo)

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