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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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