iceclimer

Great pict's. Thanks!! I enjoy the cheek clenching routes as well. What is it about that route that makes it so?

I've searched Google for Mt. Erie photos and didn't find a whole lot. If any of you have Mt. Erie climbing photo's you'd like to share, I'd love to see them. Thanks!!!!!!!

Thanks!!!! That looks like great info. No wonder I couldn't find the damn thing. Have a good one!

Believe me.. you don't know how much you miss that easy access ice until you don't have it any longer. I spent 4 years in Alaska and now I'm living in Washington. I know there is ice here as well, but it isn't nearly as accessable.

I appreciate everyones input. I think Erie sounds like my best bet.

Sounds good. I appreciate it!

In your opinion, where would be the best place to take a group of beginners to play on some rock this time of year? I'm open as far as the distance goes. I'm just looking for somewhere above freezing and dry. Thanks a bunch!!!

Thank you very much for your help!!!!! I'll have to get out and give it a try pretty soon.

I don't believe static point is a good choice for climbing this time of the season, but where the hell is it? I spent a lot of time looking for it one day and had no luck. I was using the Washington State climbing guidebook and still no luck. We pulled off the road just past the bridge and followed an overgrown road on foot for a very long distance. Any information you could provide on the whereabouts of this climb would really be appreciated. Thanks!!!!

Sold.....

Is the rock near the tieton questionable at all? I've always been a little stand-offish about placing pro there and the colombia basin.

I know it's not the greatest climbing because it's right next to the highway, but there are some great photos of the ice on the Anchorage Daily News website. Click on galleries. www.adn.com

BD Mako Crampons. 2 sets of mono points and one set of dual points. Used 4 times and in great condition!! Comes with OR Crampon pouch. Will part with them for $100.00

Charlet Moser Pulsar Ice Tools. Both are bent shaft, one hammer, one adz. Two sets of leashes to go with them. One set is the original with locks and the other is a set of brand new BD twist leashes. Picks are in excellent condition. They have only been used 4 times and are in excellent condition. Will part with them for $300.00

The Jacket I use when climbing has very large pockets in the chest area. They are large enough to put an 8 1/2" X 11 notebook in each. I put a platapus style, soft flask in each and my body heat keeps it from freezing. I'm with some of the others in that using your body heat is the way to go.

I'm looking for climbing partners to head to exit 38 any weekday or weekend. I get off work in Redmond at 4:30 and can be at exit 38 by 5:30. I've been up already and if you use a headlamp heading out, you get a solid 3-3 1/2 hours of climbing. I have my own transportation and gear. If you're up for it, e-mail me at ice.climer@verizon.net

I just moved here from Alaska in December and don't have a lot of climbing contacts yet. I have been climbing rock and ice for 4 years and I'm at an intermediate level. All I have for the time being is a harness, belay device, and shoes. I have plenty of gear but it is still in shipment from Alaska. If you're up for gym or outdoor climbing, please respond. [This message has been edited by iceclimer (edited 04-28-2001).]