Cpt.Caveman

Lichtenberg Mountain West Face 5.9+ Saturday afternoon James Nakagami, "Danimal" Capellini, and I climbed the west face. It sits just above Lake Valhalla a short walk from Stonebrook Trailhead (1 hour) and easier walk than Snow Creek Wall. We were inspired that there were no routes that went directly up the steep face. Dan and I had seen the face before but never gave it much thought but it was mainly James' idea. I thought it would only reveal 2 pitches but it turned out much longer than we thought. We started up the talus and across to the right side of the wall just to the left of an obvious grass filled gully. There we went up a blocky overhang 5.7 moving left and up ramps with bushes for 80 ft to a belay with a large "tombstone" rock at the base of a 3 inch crack. From there we went up the 3 inch crack to a stance where the face climbing begins with awkward pinching and small stoppers for pro 5.8+ up to a grassy ledge 100ft. The first two pitches can be combined as one. Then we moved up a small finger crack with some face holds 5.9+ and then left to some ramps and then past a dead snag move left more and then up to striking pillar just small enough for a person to stand on (25ft tall) that has a 4 inch crack on the left side. Climb and once gaining the top of the pillar step left into a finger crack and up to a small stance. From there move left 30 feet or so to a belay at a ledge just beneath a large overhang 200ft. The next pitch is up a ramp around the left side of the belay traversing to a wide crack with a wild flake. Climb the wide crack avoiding the seam in the corner just to the left of it. Move up ramps and left to a belay just below a fierce looking short finger crack 100ft 5.8. From here you can escape left but we continued up to the right of the finger crack 5.9 and then back left to the ridge which we followed to the summit mostly 4th class 200ft. There are more lines to be had especially up the white headwall we dubbed "Idaho" due to its resemblance to the shape of the state of Idaho. The rock is granite and wall varies from 300 - 500+ feet in areas. Descend down a 3rd class gully to the south of the summit. We built cairns at each of our belays. -Cpt

I am heading over ASAP and would like to see if anyone wants to go climbin' for the evening. I have plans for the rest so need partner for just today. Takers email me at rayborbon@hotmail.com

Good luck Charlie Watch out for the super fun chimney if it is wet!

You guys are all sorry skeptics There was dry rock on Castle Rock. Just like a bunch of people to tell me the conditions from their office ;

super !

Who wants to go climbing with me!? email me at fatboyclimber@hotmail.com

I call it stepping on your dick

I spotted Stiffler's Mommy driving on my way to work this morning.

Popsicle Feet

Add a beer bong and it is 5 seconds work!

ok I am in.

Dude I live far away in Bvue. I am game but I dont like to drink and drive so be specific.. Perhaps we should have a brewfest tonight!

Does Teddy Ruxpin use Black Diamond Gear? http://www.toptown.com/dorms/creedstonegate/rux/ruxpin.htm

I am also a fan of the tennies baby! I would loan you my shredders but I dont plan on being around tomorrow or this weekend. Good luck Aidain

quote: Originally posted by Beck: the only time I spotted Cavey he was ordering two imperial pints of Guiness at atime and double fisting them, "no, no, make it three...no, four" it went all evening long, brother, can that boy put them back! cavey we missed you at the pub club, were you busy with the lycra clad hottie? Man I didn't see any super hotties that day. My alert is still on though Hey Lucky what up dude! I am in search of some Guiness tonight and off to crag tomorrow even if it is raining (aid).

A fine ole Member on the Spray sign at Index!

I think Endurance was boring and dry. I like all of Tilmans books though. That guy is the shit man! He rode his bike across Africa, and hunted big animals and was in WWars and all that sheeeot

Lotus Esprit with Twin Turbo would be nice just for craggin in the summertime. Positives: Get to any crag in the state in less than 60 minutes Handles well. Chick magnet! Original Crag car! Cops will never catch you unless by roadblock! Negatives: Spendy Crappy gas mileage High insurance Useless in winter Useless on dirt roads cannot sleep in it [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 08-21-2001).]

quote: Originally posted by Mr. Blister: Cool. I may be able to make it. Thanks much for putting this together. Maybe as entertainment we could watch various people square off and kick box. Panther v. everyone else, for example? Just a thought. John Great idea man! WOW I volunteer to be in the first match ! Unless my oponent is Whillans Then we have to have the beer guzzling contest and slackline walkers contest! We wont talk about climbing contests since I can't climb but I will judge for it!

Second Bounce except they changed their name and moved. I bet someone knows here though There was a previous thread about it you may be able to do a search of this site to find it. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000683.html [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 08-21-2001).]

Adrift is an ok book but the Desperate Voyage surpasses it and is somewhat similar setting is after WW2.....

Go for it Wopper or anyone else!

Nah gimme a break who would? I reseerve the right to chop on traditional and historical routes and crags

Go fer it Aidan and good luck homey You'll probably run up the thing. Just throw yer partner on to the moat and step across

Damned Work I am missing out on this thing! Arg! But at least there is a frig full of beer nearby for now