Saturday blessed us with sun, warm(-ish) weather and more than a dozen enthusiastic climbers, ready to tackle the ice.

It's been awhile since I haven't crossed the border by car, and for the most part, you should:

1. Never say you have drugs (on you)
2. Never say you're going to the 'states without a reason
   
   and as Fred explained:
   
   
3. Never say you work in a lab that has free access to, among other things, anthrax and/or ask the customs person to mail an envelope for you

Luckily, none of the above was actually said infront of the customs officer; otherwise, these pictures from the day might never have been taken.

The actual conditions were excellent. Four ropes were installed, thanks to Fred, Peter and François. Everyone (I think) got 2 climbs each and everyone came home fine, with big grins on their faces.

Thanks to Frédéric Benz for organizing this outing with Le Club Alpin du Canada Chapître de Montréal. Trap Dyke soon?

View the entire album here.