TimL

As of Sunday 1/12 the conditions at Marble were pretty much the same as Oldgoats initial post. Rambles: Right side was in but was thinner then I've ever seen it. First pitch 3-, 2nd pitch easy 2 and third 2+/3-. First pitch on the left side was formed but the second corner pitch was not. I didn't get a chance to look at the last steep pitch on the left side. Gotta thank J-Dog and Mr. Radon for helping fix my flat tire and cleaning up Fred Roger's busted head courtesy of the a Charlet Moser Adze.

Anybody see Hubba Hubba?

Anybody visit the Icicle this weekend? Anybody know if Hubba Hubba or Drury has formed yet?

Don't know that guy but sure know these guys. Can't wait till the next trip to the Valley! http://www.supertopo.com/rockclimbing/gallery.html?r=yolcsout&n=3 http://www.supertopo.com/rockclimbing/gallery.html?r=yolcsout&n=4 http://www.supertopo.com/rockclimbing/gallery.html?r=yolcsout&n=5

Nothing like throwing out a challenge for those who want to have a go. Fun thing about climbing is the average joe can get up and do anything. the only constraints a person has is there own. You might also forget how many silent hardmen and women there are out there waiting for the route to come in shape.

RIP

Right on dberdinka. Thanks for the jump and the info.

Yeah, I guess all good things have to come to an end sometime. But its not the end yet. Canadian Rockies were good. Did 2 O'clock Falls, SAR's on Ice thru 5.7.0., Grotto Falls and Professor Falls. Fun stuff. Wanna get back up there soon. Lets get out soon. Maybe you, JG and I can head up to Little Wet.

I might be moving to the area and am interested to hear how you like living in Bellingham. How are the people, access to climbing, climbing gyms, cost of living, climbing community, etc? I'm in the final interviewing stages for a job in the area and am looking for a little beta on the area before I commit to moving. Thanks for any and all information.

Right on Rumar! Thanks for helping me on Kings of Rap. The time warp between ice climbing in the canadian rockies and sport climbing at Smith was an interesting change. Smith was awesome this weekend. What a fun group to go down with! And nobody in the park! Rumar - I have your 70m.

Drove out to Leavenworth today in hopes of finding some climbable ice. If your thinking about heading out there Sunday the only ice you'll find is ice cold beer at Gustavs. Granted others may have different opinion, but the following is what I observed. Hubba Hubba: Hiked up to the base with the hopes of the ice being thicker than it looked from the road. The central flow was the only thing that looked like it had ice but upon getting to the base there was about an inch of ice, at the thickest places which were few, with no ice touching the ground. For the most part it was thin smears of ice/verglass with snow covering. I would have a problem calling it remotely close to being "in" even for the ambitious. Right and left flows had even less ice. Maybe after a solid cold snap it will go. Falls across from SC parking lot: Bring goggles, flippers and a snorkel. Drury: From the road it looked like it was starting to form with varying degrees of ice from bottom to top. Looked like the upper falls had some big holes. Pencil: Although this is the first time I've ever seen the climb, it looked like it was forming with ice starting at the base and continuing all the way up to the feeder snowfields. Very beautiful line.

Try the first pitch of the Lizard on GNS at Index you feel the need to test belayer skills.

Practiced being a snow plow.

Although Fred Rogers and I plowed a fairly good trench in the alpental valley yesterday, I would highly reccomend snowshoes as well.

Right on guys! Good work. Thanks for the conditions update.

After the towers and before the last 2 pitches I think. Could be thinking of another climb.

North Ridge of Stuart Angels Crest on the Chief are a couple that come to mind.

You guys takinging about the route to the right of Breakfeast of Champions above Rogers Corner?

Smack in a pin

I'm not driving to Smith from Indianapolis, Indiana, although I'd like to. You guys send something for me this weekend. I'll be sitting around with realtives and with the good ole gals and boys.

quote: Originally posted by RuMR: J dog and I will be there Fri and Sat. You guys suck. Heading to Smith while I'm stuck in the flatland. Have fun!

quote: Originally posted by RuMR: you don't climb sucka...better update your profile!!! How come yer not craggin' this weekend??? Bigger question is how come your not cragging this weekend. Wife got ya by the balls?

quote: Originally posted by danielpatricksmith: Great thread! Biggest dissapointment was not getting to meet Scot'teryx.

Pray

Call me. MAybe we can clip some bolts on da Toof.