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A Bad Crash…Then Back to Ice Climbing in Newfoundland | Life Aboard Arabella
27 March 2026 · 21 min · 15K views · Newfoundland
What this video covers
Steve and Carter explore Newfoundland’s interior for ice climbing opportunities while based near the boat, Arabella. The pair utilizes snowshoes to pack out trails to remote climbing locations, including a site on the "Man in the Mountain."▶ 13:11 To access the ice, they employ a top-down approach, using a static line to rappel over the edge of cliffs to locate specific ice bulges.▶ 14:08 On one climb, they require four attempts to identify the correct route, eventually rappelling 70 meters down a steep pitch.▶ 15:53 The expedition involves local guides Rod Penney and Melvin Gallant, who share historical accounts of life on the now-abandoned Wood's Island, including details on mid-20th-century living conditions, telegraph communication, and subsistence practices.▶ 5:21 The crew also participates in local winter activities, including rabbit hunting and attending the Corner Brook Winter Carnival.▶ 4:42 Future plans include fabricating new sail covers for Arabella.▶ 20:10
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