tread_tramp

icegirl, did you find a place open you want to go to?

LeeJams and Alpine Tom were kind enough to invite me along on this outing. Although the west ridge offers no real technical challenge, it consists of some of the finest rock for climbing that the region has to offer. There was a fair bit of snow on North Twin's northern aspect, but the route which follows the west ridge was snow free until just before the top. We topped out just before 1:30 took a half hour to enjoy the sweeping view before heading down in hopes of getting off before dark. The darekness did catch up with us though as we bicycled the six miles back from the trailhead to the gated bridge where we had left the car.

I've done this route a few times and wouldn't mind doing it again. It is six miles from the gaited bridge to the trailhead. Bicycles are a great advantage; especially on the way out.

I believe that was the Owl and Thistle your thinking of Matt.

So Beck, are you trumping business for that Bellevue shop you're in cahoots with now? What with the holiday shopping around the corner and all.

This may be thread-drift but I think that the word 'shang-hai' is the word for what Forest explained. Maybe we should restrict thread-drift to serious threads outside of the spray forum though.

In reading through this thread as, it has evolved,it appears to me that Erden's concern is with thoroughly examining the conditions that existed at the time of the accident, What happenened, and what can be learned from it. All of his talk about legal issues or a 'legal case', I think, is a result of comments that have been made to him by others about his being on shaky legal grounds by persuing this matter on his own. I don't think that Erden's interest is in building a legal case. I think that he is just considering the legal implications of the matter as he continues to be as thorough as possible in getting to the bottom of it all. That's how I read it.

Ballard Ale House works for me. It's a staight shot down eighth ave from where I live.

Doh! another double post. [ 10-21-2002, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: tread tramp ]

Had a great time hooking up with Dave Schuldt to climb a few routes. Also, Geordie and Rodeo, it was a blast climbing with you guys. Thanks for the lift Beck. Leavenworth and the cc.com crowd rocks!

Haven't been to Ballard Grill & Alehouse since it was called Duffy's, back in the 80's. I vote for something in the Ballard-Greenwood-Freemont area.

Owl and Thistle's good too. Just a longer bus ride.

The Ballroom works for me.

I'm set with a ride.

yep

Does anyone heading to 11worth for the ropeup this weekend have room for a dirtbag and gear, leaving from north of Ballard? I thought I had plans set but am now in need of a ride. I'm sure there are others who could use a lift. So who has room? [ 10-16-2002, 04:55 PM: Message edited by: tread tramp ]

So MattP, When's the pub Club express leaving from the Ballard region? Shall I be waiting in the gutter on Market Street. [ 10-15-2002, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: tread tramp ]

We were a party of three. Someone had gone up Cadaver Gap the day Before us and very kindly kicked the steps that we followed. If that was you thanks a lot. Apparently someone in that party had leather boots and didn't make it because of frostbite on six toes. So at least part of that party turned back. Were you in that group. I think also that there was someone who came down the Nisqually Chute very late and had us all worried for a while. [ 10-15-2002, 09:28 AM: Message edited by: tread tramp ]

This wanker's looking for a ride from the Ballard quad, Piper's Creek drainage.

My first trip up Rainier went by way of Cadaver Gap and the Ingraham Glacier early in january(88'). We had had six days of clear weather previous to this new years weekend climb, which did much to stabilize conditions. Although we needed snowshoes to reach Muir, conditions were rather icy once we got above the Gap. [ 10-14-2002, 11:13 PM: Message edited by: tread tramp ]

Oh,that just further complicates matters. Burp!

Oh,that just further complicates matters. Burp!

A pint of Guiness equals 16 fluid ounces. From that point it is just a matter of simple calculations.

Last time I did that route we had a 30m alpine rope and did one short rap. It didn't take that long and the rockfall wasn't a problem. If you felt uneasy I think it is worth the time.

Of course it depends on what your objective is. If you are headed in to climb Prusik or Witches Tower I think Asgard is the better option. But if you are aiming for some of the other crags up there head up Snow Creek-Nada Creek to Temple Canyon. I haven't been up Rat Creek. But that's another option.