fatswaller

Monday,May 9,2005 If anyone wishes to comment on this issue,the hearing will be held before the Chelan county hearing examiner at the court house annex building - 415 washington st. rom 204 Wenatchee at 1:00 pm.

To concerned climbers. There will be a hearing about this development on March 24, 05 at 7:00 in Council Chambers at Leavenworth City Hall. It would appear that the bulldozing and fill at and around the Careno Access area was just a ploy to get a variance so he could build on the river.It would be great to get the climbers to attend this hearing.Its plain to see that if we don't take some action the Icicle will be lost to these un-scrupulous developers

The town of Argentiere,up the valley from Chamonix is the place to be.It has good restaurants and lodging without the trapings of Chamonix.We stayed at the ski hill,which offers tent camping and shower facilities during the summer season.Grocery stores are close and the tram to Grand Montets is also close by.The Argentiere basin is reached by this tram.Les Droites,Les Courtes,Triolet,and Aiguille Verte North faces are all located here.The Argentiere hut is a fine spot to drink red wine.Don't miss The Argentiere grave yard,I'm not one who visits grave yards,but this one is pretty amazing.Alot of well known climbers and guides rest there.The guide service is really expensive.Bring a partner or there are lots of English speaking climbers at Argentiere to hook up with.Also a car is most useful, especially for keep your gear safe.

Actually I do have two legs to stand on,you just can't see them because my gut hangs down to my knee caps.As far as I know the icicle overlay still applies to this area.If he conforms to that he can get a building permit.If not,no permit.Just because he owns it does not guarantee he can get a permit.There has been a couple of cases where the owners could not get a permit due to not conforming to the codes.There will be several hearings and alot of hoops to jump though.It helps if your honest with these jurisdictions.If not,things can be difficult for the owner. This particular clown definitely needs to be watched.See ya'll at the hearings.

No.,he has no ethics.His next plan is to build between icicle rd.,the leavenworth water district bldg.,and the access road down to the snow creek bridge just across from bolt rock.Although I have not seen it,he put up a sign that reads no climbing.His new site has no room from set backs. There will be an icicle review board hearing on this.I recommend all people concerned about this be in attendence. I will try to keep every one up dated.

careno crag access up date. Apparently the clown trying to build at bolt rock hired a geologist for a site accessment.The geologist called it a hazzardous site and the clown has now abandon the site.He started the road with the intention of building below rainbow falls.Now he is going to try and build on the other side of the road from bolt rock.He has no room for setbacks and/or screening from the road.This clown needs to be shut down before he lies and destroys more.

telemarker its uncontrolled development at its worse.These people could care less about climbing in the icicle,its regualtions,or codes for building.They probably don't have 20 acres,won't be screened from the road,and won't have 250' setbacks from other property lines or from rainbow creek.It maybe will even used for nightly rentals.The county won't give any information over the phone.Its really to bad people have to be so greedy.This particular character will lie at all cost.

Hi snowbryd Sorry to read about your accident and hope you recover soon.Fortunately your legs are still in working order. Time to start hiking and conquering summits.Mt Si,Granite Mt,Mt Snoqualmie,McClellan Butte,Mt Baker,etc.Have you conquered Sahale yet?

fiorini sports in the U village has always worked for me and my kids

We climbed the face a few days after colin's ascent.Although the ice was rock hard and we couldn't kick any steps,we did see pick holes from a previous ascent.We also followed steps on the summit ridge,surely Colin's.The approach to the north face is really quite reasonable as Don previously pointed out.On the decent of the south face I fell into a couple of slots.I wouldn't recommend that without a partner.Bagging Robson is just a matter of the right conditions and weather.Great job Colin.

Any climber who thinks dusel is good for the icicle should have their heads examined.Wick Haxton,chief dusel stool pigeon,wants to ban use of private vehicles in the icicle. He stated this in public meetings and to me ,in person. A new road constructed and road side parking eliminated. Once the project gets rolling don't plan on things as they were.Bridge camp ground is history.You should also worry about access to the Mt.Stuart trailhead.Just wondering if any other jurisdiction will allow a dusel project in their water shed like the city of Leavenworth?

Dave Let me know if your in L-worth and we'll hook up for climbing with the kids. Fats

We'll be there in the morning.I'll bring some fire wood. Anyone up for play ground point? Fats

hi interesting thread.Carl and I visited serra five-asperity col in august 1990.Like you,we had high hopes and aspirations.So we flew into what is now sunny camp hoping to do the south face of stilleto.But un settled weather and in sufficiant gear cancelled that.So we decided to climb Asperity and serra 5 from the A-S col.Unsettled weather caused us to stop and build what must now be called Carl's camp.Next day was a little better so we continued to the top of Asperity.A supposed new route except it was previously decended.I remember it was very cold on the summit with smoke from fire in the area.That night we camped at the col with hopes of climbing serra 5 the next day.But that night we were hit by a big storm that bent the pole of the tent in half.So we tucked everything underneath us and waited out the howling gales.Next morning the weather was bad so we limped back to sunny camp with our tails between our legs.The route sounds like it is much more broken then when we climbed it.The Waddington area is always an adventure,Hopefully the weather will be more cooperative on my next visit.

above psychopath P1.easy 5.8/5.9 crack through overlap P2.5.10 through bulge with fixed pins,a little dirty, rated 5.10b P3. left facing corner with a thin crack,about 5.9 P4. steep cracks up corner to belay under the pressure chamber,also a little dirty,5.10a according to my partner. P5. climb the chamber usually with cluster of fixed gear, also for aiding.Step right and lay back to roof.Climb roof,end of P5.and climb. or something like that. buy me a half pint and I'll tell it all.

Camp spots are $11.00 a night at 8 mile so 3 sites would be $33.00,sorry.

Climb: mt robson-north face Date of Climb: 8/18/2004 Trip Report: Can't top Collin's solo but put some photos in the gallery that were taken by my partner.Lots of exposed rock bands and ice.Also alot of smoke from fires to the east.Descended the south face.Wanted to climb the Fuhrer ridge but it was completely dry. Gear Notes: 5 screws assorted pin and stoppers Approach Notes: fires and dry conditions

Hi All My two seven year old boys and I would like to join the leavenworth expedition.I can reserve two or three spots at 8 mile camp ground on the mornings of sept. 17 or 18.Would only cost $33.00 plus $10.00 per extra car.Let me know.