scheissami

Uhhh...I wish

We got to about 1/2 mile away from the TH before our not-so-offroad vehicle started having problems (driving a Prius). I think with an SUV or other 4WD vehicle you'd have no problems. The road was clear until we got within the last mile and started seeing acuumulation of only one inch of snow. The road is in great condition up to the last section, which the Idaho Climbing Guide says is only 0.8 miles; I suppose you could hike it from there.

Monday was pretty much more of the same...wish the weather window had come in a few days earlier. We hadn't been up by Priest Lake before, so we figured we'd drive up and hike around the trailhead. At least Mak enjoyed himself in the snow...

Oops! Planning to go Monday--I think the forecast is cooler than Sat/Sun but less likely to storm. If you head out on Sunday post something; if it's a no-go we can change our plans (up for cragging near Spokane if your plans get shut down).

Don't forget the manpris and the Austrian three rope special Hopefully the weather is better this Memorial weekend than the last two years. Cheers

I'm planning to head there this weekend if the weather cooperates. I'll let you know after then...

What time you gentlemen heading out there?

Since this was in the newbies forum, I figured this would be the appropriate place to ask... Anybody got any suggestions for places around Portland to practice placing pins? It seems for a lot of the "mixed" winter/spring routes that they really oughta be part of the standard rack (knifeblades and LAs, right?). Most of the climbing I do is at crags, and I've had no practice nailing. I'd like to practice before I'm 30' runout facing a tiny seam.... Any ideas?

Thanks, John Now all I need is time off work!

Nice work....those are some mighty fine pics--pretty sweet to get the second party perspective. Gotta love the Alpine Bavarian; instead of cheeseburgers you should check out some delish authentic Kraut food at Uli's Keller in the center of town. Yum! How long do you think the route conditions will hold up? I've not been to Stuart yet and haven't been following the area's weather, but if it's as warm as elsewhere I suspect stuff will start crumbling soon.

Which Lucky Lab?

Hey! I think we may have run into the two of you at Castle Rock on Friday--must be you guys since we were the only four in the park. I agree that place is pretty rad; I'd like to go back there to spend more time, especially when it's not as windy. We spent Saturday in SLC at a buddy's Cinco de Mayo party since it was snowing in the Cottonwoods. Sunday and Monday we were back at City. The wind persisted through Sunday night, but Monday was a bluebird day and about 70 degrees. Overall, it was better weather than the last few times I've been there. We also climbed Cruel Shoes on Stripe Rock--topped out to great views of the lower park. Glad you guys had fun... Cheers.

Anybody been there recently? I'm planning to stop there for a day or two on the way down to Utah at the end of this week. The forecast on NOAA looks pretty good, but I wonder if there's still any snow on the ground or if the routes are wet.... Appreciate the help, cheers.

Anyone up for some climbing early-ish today? I gotta be at work by six pm....Troy, you interested?

Anyone think it'll stay dry? I'm off today so could do anywhere around town whenever...

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That sounds hot...did you install the branch by running into trees (that's how I'd do it) or was this a deliberate, stylish choice? I'm around the rest of the week, just holla at me.

So... Have a few days off the first week of May and was considering this as a possibility. Any opinions on whether it'd be dry? I suppose the approach and descent could still be quite snowy--would I need pons and axe?

Nice work The NEB looks fun but I'll probably have to wait till next year... Question about yer Tooth pic...I presume the NE Slab route is the very difficult to miss slab to the right of the photo--is that correct? Looks like a bunch of rime at the bottom and snow the rest of the way up; is that typically how it's climbed or is there usually (or hopefully) some ice? Cheers

Drive a white SUV? Troy and I were down at Silver Bullet wall from 3:30-5:15ish. Maybe next time....

Sounds like 3pm is the earliest so far...Joseph, I'll probably meet ya there

How do you get there? Where in Lake O? What time? (Sorry, don't know jack about the crag there) I'd be down for warm and dry...

Joseph, I could do earlier on Tuesday as well if you want to get a full day in.

So... I cashed in on the screaming deals dredged up by some of you skiers on the site and bought some skis....I've been out a few times and am looking to get out more. Usually a snowboarder, so if the snow's good I'd rather just do that but for spring slush/rain/sleet I'd be down for crappy, laughter inducing turns. I have a very random work schedule so during the week suits me best....I picked up the Meadows spring pass so hopefully I'll get a couple of months up there. PM, email (scheissami@comcast.net) or call 404-808-3468. Goons welcome! erik

I could do Tuesday...