gyselinck

Please remember that there are many "classic" climbs at Vantage without chain anchors. Sinsemilla, Stems and Seeds, Tangled up in Blue, and Seven Virgins and a Mule to just name a few. It is very rewarding to finish a difficult route, top out, and belay from the pillar top - looking out at the surrounding coulee. It is a very pretty area, one of my favorite places to climb. There are also many potential "classic" climbs in the area, but I don't think chain anchors are the answer. It's not a good idea to put up chain anchors on exisiting traditional routes, but I do think it is a good idea to make established area rapel points. The anchors above Bob's Your Uncle should be replaced with chain anchors. Be responsible.

In "peak season" you won't find a parking spot.

I was up in that area today, I could post a picture if I new how.

Because they are all just a bunch of sport climbers who should go themselves. If your too good for Vantage, don't go there.

What are you going to sleep in then?

I am at CWU and would like to go. If there is anyone who lives in Ellenburg or is driving through and could give me a ride, that would be cool! If anyone wants to do any climbing at Vantage this weekend also, just send me a message.

My partner stuck his finger into that bird more then three weeks ago, he must be getting pretty stinky by now.

I am looking for a pair of used ice tools. $150 or less range. Shoot me a message if you have anything laying around.

I am most likely going there on tuesday and will look for it. What wall was it on?

I am posting here again to see if there is anyone else. Have got two responses, but the more the beter. I am hoping to get out to Frenchman Coulee weekley. I am looking for solid 5.8 or above trad partners. (I won't have a car, but I have no problem chipping in for gas, plus sharing my gear)

When did you loose it?, I know a few people that go there a bit. I can ask around.

Were you the guys getting reading to climb Air Guitar as we were leaving from Crossing the Threshold? I had an older yellow helmet. Don't know of you remember. Just wonderin.

Is anyone going to CWU? I am going to be a freshman this year and will need a climbing buddy. (My other climbing partners are going to UW) I mostly like moderate alpine stuff. I get out a couple times a week. This summer I have reached 25 summits. Below are a few of the techniqual route that I have completed this summer just to give you an idea. Guye Peak - Improbable Traverse Black Peak - Northeast Ridge Ingalls Peak - South Face and East Ridge Vesper Peak - North Face The Tooth - South Face Chair Peak - Northeast Buttress and East Face Mount Thompson - West and East Ridge I also like to do sport climbing. Have done a lot around Exit 32, 38 and Frenchman Coulee. Anyways, if you are going to CWU or live in the Ellensburg area and need a climbing buddy, send me message and will hook up. -Craig

I did Vesper a couple weeks ago. Feel free to read my trip report. http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6208

I tried to climb the west ridge about three weeks ago and also got lost. We made it to the giant slab before coming back down. I lost 3 sown runners (I wasn’t planning on rappelling the route) and 4 carabineers. The trip cost me about 50 dollars worth of gear. Did you do make the same mistake that we did and traverse over to the webbing from the top of the first pitch?

Me be Craig.

Don't bring an axe, all the snow is gone. I scrambled up the east ridge yesterday. I wasen't sure what the date was when I signed the register, so if you read this can you please change my entry to the 22nd. It currently reads July ?? 2004. Hey Klenke, I think I know you. Are you the one that I talked to about climbing the chimney on Mount Si last winter? I think you work with my unlce and used to work with my dad?