Peter_Puget

Pope Quote:"Very clever. For anybody who would believe this ridiculous story, there now exists serious doubt that you and Matt K. are the same animal. Ain't no way Matt would ever blow his sunny day foolin' around like that." Now Pope just what the heck are you raving about? What a goofball! And the story is most certainly true. By the way exactly what was the date of the day that was wasted? As always chatter and no content. ChucK - Sounds like you had a great day. Here is what I remember of the first pitch of Lamplighter. The bottom is really awkward and harder than it looks the upper half is fun.

It is best to always practice with a rack that way it won't be a pain when you're on the sharp end. You guys must all be pink pointers!

Ok I'll admit it reason I am defending the pic is it's me

Probably wouldnt post Doin' Dishes but unless your strokin for particular guy it doesn't matter who the climber is now does it? I'll even admit to getting psyched looking at a pic in Climbing or Rock & Ice.

Dru wait 'till you read mine. Besides I have been psyched lots of times after watching someone "send" a route.

Left Seattle in the am and drove east on hwy #2. east of Skykomish we pulled off the road and did some binocular climbing. Our goal: a huge boulder field with a short but very wide cliff on its east boundry. My partners had explored the access road a few weeks earlier and talked to someone who had made the approach to the boulderfield. They said that it took them three hours but that it would be possible in hindsight to do it in about an hour with beta. The rock was relatively clean large grained granite. So with this knowledge and psyched from the binocular previewing off we went. The road to the parking area was narrow but in remarkably good condition. We were hoping that we'd get some views as we drove but alas none were forthcoming. After parking we started the hike up the hill. It never ended and a crashpad - even the small Metolius variety - is the biggest pain in the ass while bushwacking! After and hour and half we realized that there was no way we would ever be coming back so down wen went after enver even seeing our goal!!!! After reaching the car we sped done the hwy and hiked to the boulders below the Zeke's Wall. Easier access but need more development for me to go back. Basically I need less exploration and more climbing when I get out. In summary the boulder field east of Skykomish - (northside of hwy) way too far approach. Zeke's - easy approach lots to do but needs more development. Never really had to break out the crash pad. [ 08-12-2002, 08:47 AM: Message edited by: Peter Puget ]

The Crags Rock! Haven't been there since the 83 or so but ah the memories.

ERIK! Oh No I have turned myself into a greek god and now and in awesome shape. Start traingin so we can go! Actually I just started a cool new training scheme. I'll keep you informed.

Thanks for those who gave advice. Now where can you get thoses hoes!

Alot of responses very little info tho. Hey Iain great idea what woudl be great is on designed to make sloping landings flat - I am thinking a wedge type of thing. On a serious note I once saw a dog really injured by a falling climber. After climbing longer than most of you have been alive a soft landing a necessity for my poor back even if the landing is good.

Ok shamed into writing a TR by ChucK I have agreed to go check out a supposedly groovy semi new boudering spot. I was encouraged to go buy one of those crash pad things so..anybody have good or bad experiences. Taco style v. hinged thoughts? WHo sells what where? I heard the zealot brand is good? What about cordless or fish? metolius?

Whut up bitch! You fuckin tongue whipper YES YOU SK [ 08-08-2002, 11:44 PM: Message edited by: poptart ]

Just wondering what routes you guys are using these guys on.

http://supertopos.com/climbing/thread.html?m=5502&f=0&b=0

I climbed the full ridge many years ago and just about the only thing I can remember with much detail is the really cool bivi spot with an amazing view down the East face. Wait that’s a fib, I also remember pulling onto the ledge low on the route and coming face to face with a turd. If I was ever going to do the ridge again I would make sure I spent a night on that ledge. (The ledge is huge by the way.) That bivi has to be one of the coolest around the actual climbing pretty unremarkable. The climbing below the bivi (directly up the ridge) was the best on the route. Forgot to mention that the bivi I am refering to is about 2/3 up the face right below where the ridge steepens. [ 08-07-2002, 03:34 PM: Message edited by: Peter Puget ]

POPTART would have shown if in fact he knew what the decision was, It seemed a bit vague, and Why always ballard of W. Seattle, why not downtown. POPTART has heard rumors of downtown PC's before. Oh well maybe next time. Poptart out....

WTF do you think people do to Pop Tarts... they EAT THEM... So EAT ME!!!!!

Nope but info lots of times. Thats why I put those last two sentences in my post! I did send Cavey a top secret topo once. [ 08-07-2002, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: Peter Puget ]

There are almost 1,400 threads in the Route Report section. Now how many route reports? Not nearly as many - so - If everyone that starts a thread asking for info posts a TR there would be an awesome amount of info out there. So the new rule is they have to! Spray Lord Dru didn't let his trip report slow down his spraying at all. (mighty fine report too I would add)I will do my part and follow his lead. Any climbing I do within a week will be followed by a report.

Anyone else with a TR for this guy?

You have to troll better than that to get any bites around here

quote: Originally posted by sk: no one cares wussie girl EAT ME !!!! babe [ 08-07-2002, 01:26 PM: Message edited by: poptart ]

I'll take you all on! As long as I don't fall in that darn river again.

I am going to have to break out that darn McKlane guide I see for myself but I am betting you are right. By the way that select guide rules!!! Well here's a two pitch: Java Jive (with one cam!)

True Dru! But the only mandatory condition was 3-6 pitches alpine was merely an added bonus. Beside the views from the Upper Wall and The Chief can be pretty scenic too.