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Malans Waterfall: II, WI5 - This was one of the first waterfalls to be ice climbed in Utah. Greg Lowe made the first ascent of the falls in 1971. The route is best climbed early in the morning before the sun hits the wall.

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gimpilator

Great shot!

Voted 10/10

Nice to see a bit of sun up there too.

Posted Dec 16, 2006 5:37 pm


	mountaingazelle	Re: Great shot!
	Hasn't voted	Thank you. I got an early start on the approach hike. The sun was coming up over the ridge just as I arrived at the waterfall.
		Posted Dec 17, 2006 6:39 pm

Dan Dalton

I know ice is cold...

Voted 10/10

but this is HOT!

Posted Jan 18, 2007 5:49 pm


	mountaingazelle	Re: I know ice is cold...
	Hasn't voted	Ha! Thanks Dan, some climbers have fallen while climbing the crux when the narrowest part of the falls has collapsed and exploded. The sun does make for nice photos but is not good for ice climbing.
		Posted Jan 18, 2007 9:48 pm

Ice Man Jerry Van

That is a hard and fun climb

Voted 10/10

I climbed Malans waterfall in 1984 with my old ice tools and alpine hammer and topped out with arms that felt like lead and almost drained of energy. Glad to see the photo

Posted May 18, 2007 12:33 pm


	mountaingazelle	Re: That is a hard and fun climb
	Hasn't voted	Thanks! I have seen many people drained of energy after climbing Malans Waterfall. It is one of the most beautiful falls in the Ogden area.
		Posted May 18, 2007 3:41 pm

lcarreau

Melinda ?

Voted 10/10

Check this photo out! I just found it ...
PLEASE click.

Posted Jan 28, 2008 2:49 pm


	mountaingazelle	Re: Melinda ?
	Hasn't voted	58 seconds to spare. Fast competition if you ask me. Dan has some of the best photos for ice and mixed climbing on SP.
		Posted Jan 28, 2008 3:00 pm

Mark Straub

Wow!

Voted 10/10

Amazing photo. I like the lighting and angle!

-Mark

Posted Aug 10, 2008 1:55 am


	mountaingazelle	Re: Wow!
	Hasn't voted	Thanks Mark! I took this photo early in the morning. The sun was just coming out over the ridge above the waterfall.
		Posted Aug 11, 2008 3:40 pm

Mctoot	Sad Memories
Hasn't voted	Seeing Malan's waterfall iced over reminds me of the three little children who died over Christmas 1963 trying to climb it. There is a monument in Mt. Ogden Park to their memory.
	Posted Sep 10, 2008 4:07 pm


	mountaingazelle	Re: Sad Memories
	Hasn't voted	I think the waterfall is beautiful in winter. A lot of people including children go up there and some accidents and fatalities have occurred. They try to climb up the steep rock or ice without any gear and then fall. I’m not sure why they do this but it is very unfortunate.
		Posted Sep 10, 2008 6:24 pm