ice climbing in Bozeman, Montana with our friends Nate and Kim and their friend Scott. (Poor guy had to be surrounded by us two married couples on Valentine's Day. We gave him some grief about it in a joking way and he took it really well, but I do feel bad about that). We stayed with Nate's aunt and uncle who live there and between the 5 of us, we had enough gear so that no one had to rent stuff so it ended up being a pretty cheap trip. I had never been ice climbing before but I thought it looked pretty easy and fun. However, I was very wrong. It was extremely hard and painful- which made it not quite as fun as I would have hoped! I had a charley-horse in the palms of my hands the whole way up the wall from gripping the ice ax and my fingertips were frozen because all the blood rushed out of my fingers from having them above my head for so long. It was still a good time though- The scenery was gorgeous! And when we weren't climbing, we had some good times talking, watching movies, taking a walk around the town, and one day, the boys went and did their favorite thing- back country skiing (the mountain they climbed was HUGE- it took them 4 1/2 hours just to get to the top...). So overall, we had ourselves a great time and it was a nice break from everyday life!
Here's the ice wall we climbed from the left side (the easier side)
the right (harder) side
On our hike up to the ice wall, I saw these weird looking "hair trees." I think it was moss, but to me it looked like hair.
Here's some more scenery pictures- sorry, I really like taking pretty scenery pictures.
On Valentine's Day night, the 5 of us went out to eat at a really yummy pizza place and then rented the movie Horton Hears a Who (which I thought was funny) while we drank sparkling cider (that the boys so sweetly thought to buy). Scott was supposed to look bored and alone with his fake beer in this picture- it was a set up that we thought would make a funny picture.
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holy crap ky, i cant believe you climbed that ice wall!!! i think it looks like the scariest thing i have ever seen in my life. way to be such a big girl! haha!
and i have a funny for you- on valentines day we drove past elizabeth street and i asked if we could stop and get a picture of it. he said no and i told him that everyone stops and takes a picture of the street sign that says his name on it and he laughed at me. his parents actually live on josh circle and he has never taken a picture of it. so i am SO happy that you stopped and got a picture. i showed it to josh and it helped confirm what i told him about street sign pictures! lol
Uh, WOW. I am so impressed with you arctic climbing skills! WOWZA! That freaks me out just looking at it. And it makes me shiver. You look mighty fine wearing all that climbing gear. Yup. Mighty fine! Looks fun!
Holy crap is right! Jeez- I'm glad I didn't see those picts before you left. While you were gone however, there was a report on the TV abt something happening to someone while ice climbing. I can't remember if they died or what- but man- would you guys please be careful??? I love that you're outdoorsy and adventurous but it's a little nerve racking at times. . .
FUN! What a ride. Can we come next time!? Sorry we didn't get to meet up last week...hopefully something will work out soon. Sad new about your ring! I fear that very thing every day I take mine off.
Kylee you seriously rock! What a fun life you live! Ice climbing looks extreme, cold and way too adventurous! Love ya!
That looks soooo fun! We went to the rock climbing gym in Logan a few weeks back and I must admit--it is pretty darn fun! You guys are amazing!
Oh my gosh, that is so beautiful!! Seriously, I would go do it just for the pictures and great blog post. I'm putting my blog book together right now and it's proving to be a nightmare. Anyway, what a very fun and unqiue Valentine's weekend!
I'm so glad you made it back safe and sound. I was worried. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I think you should take up shuffleboarding or something wild and crazy like that.
You are one brave, adventurous girl! You and Brody take on some fun challenges. I'm glad you had a good time and returned in one piece. Go Kylee!
That looked awesome. I hate cold, so I doubt I'd love it...but I know Ryan would. He's been going to Rock Haus again. We'll have to hook up.
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