wayne

Nice work! Love it

My own conjecture would be that Mark was both inspired by our cascade climbers reports, and a bit put off by the self-promotion media that we rolled at the time? Being one of the few solo climbers att, I wanted to be real careful how I presented the game and not pull any punches with how different and risky it can be. Yes I romanticized it, and that game can be rewarding af, but it becomes pretty obvious quick that the stakes are all in. I wish I could have met him, and I recently ran across Brett, but didn’t want to assert my need to connect at the time. It’s pretty easy to see being friends with either of them. It’s so cool that we have a era frozen in time that we can pass on to future generations!

Word is, the black spider is going off!

Thanks for spelling out with this traverse is really like. People were so in love with it, that when I did it I didn’t want to pop that bubble, but I had nothing good to say about it other than the north ridge Stuart is always really cool.

You made even the shwack sound fun, nice work!

Yes, they should have a report up soon! The only caveat is they did not summit the pole of remoteness but they are the first people to do the whole ridge in one day! Cheers to the conquerors!

Ill bet you do 2014 Kurt Hicks! Thanks.https://waynewallace.wordpress.com/2019/12/11/seattle-dry-tool-crags/

Nice report, I didn't sign registers much back then. what great memories your trip will be for you and your friends!

After trudging to the base of this route yesterday, I can say that it has some back to nature. sorry

Here, I'm right here.

First, I wish to nominate this TR for "Best of CC.com". Secondly, what an outstanding trip and logistics op as well! Now, you climbed Banks out. Full Stop. holy shit, doing more routes a week and a half, than my 9 years driving out there. Congrats, and thanks for giving us Zenith that day. I get bummed out at the end of ice season, You guys were probably depressed after that run was over. Cheers Wayne

Thanks for the amazing report! You said doing a blog would be too much work!? Ha! Million dollar trip report. I had hoped that this climb would get into the minds of people here, it was so deserving, worthy, and has all of the elements of true, and lasting adventure. This is one of only a couple of personal new route/traverses that I felt worthy of proclaiming (too?) loudly. Way to see it fit into your dreams, and play a part in your parties amazing trajectory and story!

Trip: Colorado Classics - Lumpy, Petit Grepon, Casual Route, Yellow Spur Trip Date: 08/10/2018 Trip Report: My sidekick and I survived a great trip to Colorado for my first time. Interesting and classic to say the least. I can see why many good climbers move there. enjoy. https://waynewallace.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/colorado-18-rough-day-on-the-diamond/ Gear Notes: tons Approach Notes: fly, but not when the airport is closed for hijacking

Impressive report! Damn.