curtveld

Great climb and TR! I thought the crux on the bonus pitch was the last couple slab moves to the belay and some think it's the corner itself. The fact that opinions differ speaks to the varied and sustained climbing on that pitch.

Definitely a monster day. And besides, did Croft ever take a doping test?

Getting out of there in 6 hours doesn't sound too bad. We just came out via the ridge route to the north in a leisurely seven (in took longer). There were a few patches of down lodgepole to lose the thread in, but pretty nice travel overall.

We all need a nice 'booty fantasy' from time to time

I suspect returning the cams was compensation for the model-release rights for the first photo? Nice tale and photos, T. Outstanding snag shots.

I see more sunglasses than snorkels - maybe shoulda joined you guys!

Weather improving but partner bailing. Anyone want to do a longer 9 or 10? Would also consider something alpine in NW Cascades. Reply by PM.

If you haven't yet, you might want to check this thread

Great call. Andy and I did it early yesterday and really enjoyed it. IMHO, the climbing is not quite as classic as SR and TS, but that's a pretty high standard to meet. For anyone considering it, the couple loose nuts are not a safety issue. The area got a good hosing from a thundershower, probably on Wednesday. Hopefully the Tstorms are gone, but they left a few smokes in the area.

Interesting...I did the East Face of Mixup and it was great. Minimal loose rock rock for that type of route and fabulous views. Otherwise Adam, the standard route of Kangaroo Temple and lots of climbs in the Twin Sisters Range might fit the bill.

...or a Squamish or WA Pass plan if it would tempt someone off the couch.

...to do some multi-pitch stuff. Shady side of 3OC Rock should be pretty nice? PM if interested, Curt

Nice!! Rack up with a dozen and you'll have to skip some bolts, eh? Glorious photos - great TR.

Way to get off the beaten track. That's a route that's interested me for years. Doesn't sound like a major classic, anyway?

Bump....lets go climb something!

Preferences are Darrington or Squamish but open to other ideas. Experienced and happy climbing in the 5.8 - 5.10 range. Reply by PM, Curt

Inspiration Peak definitely has a couple - E. ridge & S. Face (if you call it a 9). N butt of Terror gets done though everyone comes back with a different rating. SW Face of The Early Morning Spire seems reasonably popular.

What a gorgeous place that is! Reminds me of a couple of fine solo explorations from my youth. Took a short nap on a flat summit block one balmy morning. Despite being fairly close to the Bay Area throngs, the Trinities seem to get overlooked in the shadow of that craggy range to the southeast. Glad to hear the wilderness flavor is intact.

What's the coverage like for the Valhalla high country - pretty complete or just a handful of classics?

Sounds like a great outing! I'm amazed how much snow is stuck to Dorado. Same spot in late September:

I'm headed up there in late July, so am following this also. Heard from one group last summer that got shut down at a big crack near the top of the glacier. Not sure what month or how hard they tried to get around it, but I'll probably pack a screw or two. Let me know if you hear anything interesting.

Leave it to Darin to do his in 'coffee table book' format - nice. Here's mine: Shuksan N face Goode NE butt Dreamer Yak Check Jack Mtn traverse (gotta have a dark horse) Second tier: Backbone on Dtail Redoubt NE face Baker N ridge Paisano/Burgundy linkup Slesse NE butt

Sounds like he’s ready to do the walking himself. When he gets tired, toss him on your back or shoulders for a bit. You won’t be able to take him on long hikes, but he’d probably get antsy riding very far anyway.

And he doesn't even look tired. Hope he's tuning up for another season of amazing Sierra photo missions!

Awesome. The pics are outstanding, but the descriptions are what makes this memorable.