Weekend_Climberz

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This just seems like a recipe for disaster. The last thing I want to do is risk getting it closed for all. There needs to a more visual indication that there are closures in effect and where they begin. Maybe that's just the lazy yank in me, but it seems the locals also are not aware of any closures. Somebody buck up and post an F'n sign for Christ sake. I know a group headed up there in a week, maybe I'll have a sign made and give it to them to post.

I just want everyone to know that we did follow what was posted and we saw no notice. So, if this closure is still in effect maybe one of the local climbers from the board could post a huge red notice on the bulletin that is very obvious. I know ignorance is no excuse, but it seems even the locals had no knowledge either. Regardless, it was an awesome and beautiful area and while I was there I picked up some trash and tat that was laying around the base of the climbs. We had plenty of time while we waited for our brakes to unfreeze so we could drive back out.

We spent about 10 minutes at the bulletin reading and there was no mention what so ever of any closures.

What about the free version of the aid route Wet Jeans Daydream, Wet Lycra Nightmare?

So then, without any signage or other notification other than a website (which one may or may not have access to), what would you suggest? We deduced they worked everything out since there was no mention of it from the locals we talked to combined with the lack of signage. Elementary dear Watson, elementary...

This was one thing that we were concerned about, but there were at least three other local rigs out there. There is absolutely no signage indicating any closures at any point on the road. Out logic was that the locals know best, so we followed their lead.

Boy, that chick looks like she as an unproportionally large ass??

Thanks for the no brainer Dru My point is; You would think that back then they would have bought equipment to prepare for those snowy, cold days. Or at least have made plans to move equipment from noessential areas, such as Rainer, or even the passes, to help keep things flowing at least in the urban areas. It seems as though they (Metro Buses, DOT, etc) have absolutely no concept of what to do when a few flakes come down. When we rolled in Tuesday morning around 2am going west on I-90, it was almost Apocolyptic. There was almost no one on the highway, and buses and cars where lined up in the ditch in Issaquah. Those few individuals who were on the roads, were going the stereotypical 20-30 mph and the roads really were not that bad. It was cold, so the snow wasn't melting when you drove over it and then refreezing into ice. At least, no yet :?

W00t! Right on!!

So, here's a question for the elder CC.commies: Were there not more snowy days in Seattle during the 60's, 70's, and 80's? After talking with a few climbers who have lived here longer than I, they all seem to recall many more days of cold and snow in the city than seem to be the norm for the last decade and a half that I've lived here.

Don't you mean there's ice getting climbed? It's been brewed, stewed, and already chewed from where I stand

Oh, and quit crimpin' so much. Open your hand when you grab a hold.

A good way to stretch that is to twist your arm with you thumb down and around so your thumb then faces outwards (for the left hand your thumb goes down and left, vice versa for the right arm). Now place your two hands together, and continue to twist the arm you're stretching the same direction all the while keeping your elbow straight. Hold it for about 20-30 seconds and repeat on the other arm. Mike, couldn't this be developing tendonosis? Not that I'm a doctor or anything.

Next to dispair and loathing. Also, known to be just east of Chilliwack, BC.

:tup: Can't wait for all the ice TR's coming...

Damn, I killed this thread

Yeah, I just got yelled at by me five bosses for missing that on the cover of my copy of the TPS report. F*ck those guys if they think I'm working on Saturday.

Anyone up for heading up north this weekend? Be prepared to be checked at the border. I'm 5 for 5 now, even when I tuck my hair in.

Thanks Dave

So, do the Fusion picks fit on the Vipers?

What do you call someone who hangs out with musicians? A drummer How can you tell if the stage is level? The drummer drools out both sides of his mouth evenly

I was thinking about heading up north somewhere. Would have to leave friday night though and be back Sunday night. Maybe Lil'wet??

So, I'm trying to get this back going regularly every week. Thanks Selkirk for the great description of what to expect if you plan on coming out. With the P&R closed, we meet at the QFC off of the same exit to Highway 900. Shoot me a PM if you plan on coming, so we can make sure we have everyone before heading up to the crag. The only thing we ask is that you have patience and a good attitude, belay skills are always a plus too First time will be tomorrow night, Thursday the 30th.

That's what I was thinking. Weren't those in the AAJ back a few years, maybe 2002. The tallest one has already been climbed.