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I think the link to the Topo was broken. Here it is again: http://www.wheretoclimb.net/topos/WA/newhalem_topo.png'>http://www.wheretoclimb.net/topos/WA/newhalem_topo.png or http://www.wheretoclimb.net/topos there's been some updates. projects have been sent etc.

I barely ever check this site so if there are questions or whatever email me at: patrick_b_odonnell@yahoo.com Cheers, -patrick

I just posted up the latest Newhalem, WA topo here: http://wheretoclimb.net/topos/newhalem/newhalem_topo.jpg Enjoy, -Patrick

What are the restrictions on bolting? Is it wilderness area? Looks good guys! -patrick

My buddy Ben was gracious enough to post the Topo on his site. Check it out: http://wheretoclimb.net/topos/newhalem/ryans_wall.gif -patrick

Hi folks, I would agree there shouldn't be fixed lines hanging around. I know who's rope that is and have let them know we need to get out there to retrieve it. Me and several others have developed a bunch of stellar new lines out there within the last year or 2. I am glad to hear folks are going out there and climbing. I have been developing a new Topo for Ryan's Wall that lists all the routes including the new routes and projects. I would post it up here somewhere if that is possible. Thanks for the headsup Glassgowkiss hope to see you out there very soon! -Patrick

Hi, does anyone have Jeff's email address? The WA Climbing email address keeps bouncing. Thanks! -Patrick

We have a winner! The owner has contacted me so good to go. thanks. -patrick

if you lost a Gri-Gri at index on Saturday 9/13, I have it. my partner actually picked it up by accident and we didn't realize until later that it wasn't ours - so my apologies about that, whoever owns it. if you can name the Climb where it was found, color of gri-gri, and description of the locking biner, it is yours. email or phone: patrick_b_odonnell@yahoo.com 530.613.7178

Ben G asked me to post these up. Thanks for the shots Ben! working 'Van Halem' out in Newhalem, WA. Ryan, Jesse H, and wife Jen. Orion and Ryan Ryan: forever joking around

i posted a related link here about Ryan: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/834996#Post834996

My close friend and climbing partner, Ryan Triplett, died Sunday, while soloing ‘Prime Rib’ up at Goat Wall, in Mazama, WA. Ryan is survived by wife, sister, mother, and father. Ryan’s untimely death has devastated the Seattle climbing community. Ryan was a staple of the Seattle climbing community and will be sorely missed. Details of what happened are still a bit fuzzy, but he apparently fell from high up, and was found in his harness, with a rope on his back, presumably with the intentions to solo the route, and rappel off. His loyal dog was found at the base with his body, waiting with him. The route is a 5.9, and well within Ryan’s ability. Considering I have never seen Ryan fall on a 5.9 anywhere, I would venture to guess Ryan must have broken something. I had heard the route was a bit chossy in places. Ryan was an extremely talented and diverse climber, whether he was climbing sport, traditional, bouldering, alpine, as well as ski mountaineering. Ryan was also an avid route developer and first ascensionist, putting up hard routes in Mazama, Newhalem, Zeke’s Wall, and other areas around Washington. Several of his routes are still unrepeated. Ryan was a hard sport climber, climbing 13c and beyond, yet he had no problem firing off difficult 5.12 traditional and face climbs at Index and Squamish. Recently, Ryan on-sighted ‘The Passenger’, an alpine 5.12, out in Washington Pass. Ryan was also an avid skier and cyclist. Ryan skied the Cascade backcountry during the winter, and did many ski ascents of Mt Baker growing up. Ryan could also hold his own mountain biking and road riding, winning several Seattle mountain bike races, and doing such burly rides as riding Washington Pass, as a ‘casual’ weekend outing. I moved to Seattle last year and was fortunate to climb with, and have a friend like, Ryan Triplett. Ryan’s motivation was notorious and addicting for those around him. He was always psyched, and tried hard on everything. His persona made you want to do the same. Ryan climbed harder than most, yet seemed to maintain that balance in life, that many of us obsessive climbers struggle with. Ryan pushed himself in his career as a software developer, and was quite successful. Though he was working for the man, he aspired to eventually start his own business, and had several ‘projects’ of his own, on the side. Ryan was also a loving husband, who had a strong connection with his wife Jen, who is a national cycling champion herself. He somehow always found the time for supporting her and her races, and yet managed time for his climbing and climbing projects. Ryan was the coolest, nicest guy you could ever meet, who was forever considerate and giving to others. Ryan had a great sense of humor that reminded you to not take life, or yourself, too seriously. He always had time to throw back a few IPAs after climbing, which both he and I have quite an affinity for. Over beers we discussed future projects and future climbing trips to take together. Ryan took life by the balls, and lived in acknowledgement of our limited time on this Earth. Ryan was a bro, a husband, a climber, and a mentor in life, and I cannot believe he is gone. He will be missed greatly. -Patrick Ryan on 'The Quickening' at Smith. Ryan climbing in Newhalem, WA. After climbing the 'Roman Chimneys' in Squamish. Going up to the 'Left Side' in Squamish. Some runout 5.10 in Smith. News Links: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008169957_dige10m.html http://www.komonews.com/news/28122679.html http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=672814&tn=0#msg672814

anybody done it recently? how is it? conditions? any beta? thinking about doing it this weekend but weather kinda has me wondering. thanks in advance. -patrick

anybody going? how bad is it seeping? -patrick

anybody summitted in january? how gnarly are the conditions? any beta is appreciated. thanks in advance. -patrick