wayne

Yes they did! It was a very snowy climb and there was some all night rappelling to get down. They had the route to themselves which surprised me because there were so many people who said they wanted to do the route. during the same window , Dana Drummond and I did the Benetiers route on El Mocho. It was a great 12 pitch 5.11-A0 climb at the base cliffs of Cerro Torre. Expect some more from these guys down there!

Wow, great looking report!

later in the spring you can do the east face ice on Middle Sis or the n face route on the South Sis

Will someone please check out Snow Creek Wall?

Great show, but MAN was it loud! Twice the decibels ,at least, of what it should be! We had earplugs and still had to put hands over our ears . It literally shook your body at times. Other than that, The man is a genius ..

Glad to see that Jeff finished the film. Mike was one of the best people I ever met. We got along very well. I am hoping to see the film someday!

Snow, I thought it was chalk

I read that the other day, What a sad tale of a runaway system .

Go , Fight, Send John!

BUMP Several cc'ers headed down there soon, Anyone got ideas on good guidebooks?

Yes, Nice short there. Very enjoyable

Hey , I may be available I will know more tomorrow,Can you pm me with your phone, please? Wayne

I got tickets! Portland show--He is playing the crystal ballroom on the 30th

He is giving a New Years show In Seattle, Should I go? Is there something more than amazing solos?

Yes it can end up being dominated by family. Keeping it g-rated

Wondering how many of you use it. It seems to be exploding. Is it a value to you or a waste of good intertubes? I could not find the "Poll "feature. It seems to be replacing what this site did for people. I get a kick out of introducing people to it and watching them get way into it( See Radek)

Trip: Skookum Falls-Left Area - Center Curtain Direct Date: 12/24/2008 Trip Report: Christmas eve- I am only feeling festive towards ice climbing. It doesnt come in often in western Washington and it must be done. Either I am an a-hole or my regular partners have a chronic case of lame. Thank baby Jeebus for the "Partners Wanted Forum", as it has allowed me partners for several days worth of outings so far. Jared and I did x-38, with Jhampster at Index , and recently ChrisHXX on the Skookum Falls. I must say that I found the Ice here in Western WA to be some of the weirdest that I have climbed on. It forms into very inconsistent pockets of snice, plates and hollow spots. At least it is not boring. Skookum appears to be 2 separate areas, maybe more. We went to do the big curtain on the left area. While another party opted for the right. 2 photos of the left area. Pitch 1 was a snicy wi3 that ended at the steep bottom of the 2nd pitch(45m.) There were interesting thin and hollow sections here. Pitch2 was a pretty steep pitch with great position. A short pitch 3 led to another wi4 crux finish . The top of the climb was a very artsy insecure section of hollow pillars and icicles that required great care. The waterfall was flowing in and out of these delicate formations. A few turf hooks at the top and we were in the forest 200 meters of ice below. Wow, what a day. We got down to the log crossing near dark to see signs of the other party having fallen into the river! The tracks up the bank left notice of the survival. The log has a section of snow gone from it now as well. With the higher elevation I feel it can be climbed on this weekend too. I may see you up there soon< Wayne Thanks Chris for photos and partnering up Gear Notes: Screws only, wished for some small rock gear at top Approach Notes: Good roadside plowed parking. Downriver log crossing.

C'mon it is just 2.6 million cubic yards of arsenic, lead, and selenium.

anyone up for Drury On friday?

Portland Light! Where are the big ticks!!!???

WOW! We just did the central curtain direct on the left side of Skookum , It was incredible, I hope to do a tr soon as I get the photos fro ChrisXX

You PDXers are so lucky to not only have a Mountain in the city but a Mastiff as well

Also very Funny

Anyone want to do Skookum Wed?