December 2002 - Facing the Elements

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Photograph by Francis X. Driscoll

An experienced, well-equipped figure is climbing up a vertical sheet of ice, using his hand tools to get a grip on the surface above and digging the metal spikes of his shoes into the ice to maintain his foothold. Fortunately his safety rope will protect him from any missteps.

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