Whippers of the Month for December 2008

This month, there were two decent whippers to note. Since Sam and Don are unable to climb through their most recent injuries, and the rest of the staff would rather ski ice than climb it - your friendly park weasel has taken it upon himself to step it up and capture the action. While the actual whippers were not captured on camera (the respective belayers were focused on safety this time), here are the before and after shots for your entertainment.
























Moments before the park weasel fell off a route that should have much more ice on it.





















Professor Scrappy goes hunting for ice after the park weasel whips.

Professor Scrappy taps lighty on the free hanger that would choose to liberate itself and fall towards the park weasel. Wear a helmet!

Professor Scrappy wrestles through the roof after taking off the free hanger ripping out a cam.

Remember folks, the first rule of ice climbing is do not fall; however, much like the first rule of fight club, rules are often more like guidelines. If you are going to get out there and push yourselves, just make sure that you know what you are doing, and of course, that you are protected with the most modern equipment available. The Wilderness Exchange has all of your ice and rock and mixed climbing needs covered.

Cheers,
park weasel