Rocky Butte Improvements: McKenzie (doesn't post on the site but if you've been to dt night you know him) and I built a retaining wall, leveled the ground, put down a bail of hay, and removed some loose rocks from the routes on Sat below the newbie routes. The hay basically eliminates the mud issue (sorry Troy... this might hamper your mud pon research ). Mac donated all the building materials (lumber, stakes, rebar, hay, etc) as well as provided power tools... if you see him at the Madrone Slide Show you should buy him a . In leveling the ground the routes are now approximately 4' taller! I'll try to get out there and take some pics today.
FYI for anyone out there please do not stand/step on top of the retaining wall. Thanks!
PDX DT night sabbatical/new dt area development: Mac and I will be busy developing the new area for approximately the next month (give or take) so I won't have time to hold the weekly session. With that said you all know where the routes are... get out there yourself and enjoy the improvements!
If you are interested in helping develop the new area either by donating some man power or supplies (see the list below) get a hold of me. 503.758.5772
We need:
- wood scraps: prefer dense hard wood scraps in any shape/size. We are using these for holds so we need a ton!
- deck screws. Get a hold of me for size requirements.
- lag bolts: we need a bunch. Get a hold of me for size requirements.
- 1" tubular webbing: the more the merrier. Needs to be black, brown, or grey. No bright colors.