wayne

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?

What do you think bout doing Skookum?

Jeez, The pillar is the bomb. I am sure you will be back for it.There is some sick looking stuff on the way up to Snoq right now.

Truly an epic in the anals of Portland Urban Epics. Rivals the Chris W Ascent of several years ago. The Mastiff part is a bit creepy though.

You all have a case of cabin fever! I know mine is coming along just fine

Now that we are moderating , I wonder if anyone has viewed the area and willing to share with the masses? I have never been out there and really want to, Wayne

Tacoma solo assault team on upper Bridalveil Right-lower tier TSAT on the job again

The Jhampster and I did the upper and the right side of the lower-main tier today. There were a couple of other parties up there doing the same.

Yes there is a good wi3 up there the approach is weird though

Lennies gone mad

Yes I went to the right of that and Jared finished it with another rap-sling