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Thanks Jason!
We saw one guy near Thornton Lakes on our last day. Other than that, we had it to ourselves.
I know what you mean by mostly looking ahead. I tried to be mindful of taking in where I'd been. The view from Crowder is outstanding.
Getting around Pioneer Ridge from the top was tricky.
-Ethan
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Thanks!
We were fortunate to have fair weather. It was unseasonably cold, but to our benefit.
-Ethan
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Trip: Challenger, Crowder, N Despair - Eiley Wiley to Thornton Lakes
Trip Date: 08/09/2020
Trip Report:
This trip was an apex experience preceded by years of planning and dreaming. We took nine days.
Thanks to Steph, Tom, and Jason for all the trip reports. Thanks to Eric and Jason for the beta.
My climbing partner conceived the idea of our abbreviated traverse. The plan seemed favorable, but included two major unknowns. The first was our plan to climb over Crowder. Others had descended our climbing route (in general) and reported it as not recommended. The second was the descent from N Despair.
Climbing Crowder was adventurous, loose, and included a couple pitches of 70 degree heather/moss climbing. Perhaps there is a deluxe solid line we did not find. We took the path of least resistance. I would not repeat it.
The descent form N Despair was much less difficult than we imagined. Downclimb to the first notch south. One short rap, downclimb rock, then snow. Any less snow in gully would probably make it more tricky.
South side of Challenger
Southern Pickets and Crowder
Crowder
Spectre!
Departing Jasper Pass for North Despair
Triumph!
Gear Notes:
(2) 30m 8mil
Approach Notes:
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Good condition. Scuffs on bottom. Removable lid. Roll top closure under lid. $50
In Spokane
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Closet cleaning. In Spokane. Prefer local. Shipping your cost
Arcteryx Khamsin 38 (red)-new-$75
Arcteryx Khamsin 38 (blue)-very used-FREE
Arcteryx Khamsin 52 & 62-one lumbar pack/top lid for both packs. Lid zipper beginning to wear out-very used-FREE
Black Diamond Outlaw Avalung-used-Avalung works-$25
Mammut Face 22-Lightly used-$25
Black Diamond Shadow 45-used-good condition except for broken shoulder strap buckle-FREE
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I believe Jason's assessment correct. This from a 2009 Fury trip via Access Creek.
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I'm talking about the colorful summit register on Trapezoid, containing an entertaining playing card carrying the hand written title Choss Dog Millionaires, which I thought to be placed by your party.
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Thanks for the register, millionaires.
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Cool.
How do the NBC and NEC look on Colchuck?
Thanks
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Anyone know if the access to Sonny Boy Rd/Kindy Ridge/Snowking is open? Mostly, is the bridge in across the Cascade River? Thanks
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Going into N Cascades. Have some things in mind (Jack, Buck, Snowfield, Arriva) but open to ideas. Coming from Spokane.
Ethan
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Fri-Sun just opened up. Trying to get a last minute plan together. W Mac Spire? Chiwawa/Fortress? Other? Ski or climb.
Ethan
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6-16-13
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Nothing like steep weeds right out the car to make us question our sanity. A very direct approach.
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Trip: Johannesburg - W Peak -
Date: 6/20/2013
Trip Report:
Top quality rock
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I have 2013 Quadrants (size 27) for my wide feet. The stock liner is still too small. I struggled with it for a while before replacing it with an Intuition liner. I tried the Dreamliner, Pro Tour, and Luxury and selected the Dreamliner (size 28). One of the foremost reasons being the thinner sole of the Dreamliner leaves more volume to better allow use of a Sole insole. I now have happy feet.
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Cool. I'll make it and try to round up some others for a pub function.
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bump for lower price
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2011/2012 Rossignol S7 Pro 140 with Silvretta Pure Kidz AT binding. 2-4 DIN, professional mount
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Volkl Mantra Jr 128 (very used) with trimmed BD Ascension skins (barely used, will also fit current model Gotama Jr). Bindings were originally mounted on these.
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I am in Spokane. I want to try to arrange local pick up before I consider shipping. Be happy to answer any questions.
Thanks.
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Anyone been up Access Crk lately. Particularly interested in Big Beaver crossing conditions. Thanks
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Mammut Trion Element 40. 2 lbs 12 oz. Hefty suspension. I use it for 3+ day trips. Second Ascent carries it.
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Haven't come up from lower Horseshoe Basin. The descent from the toe of the Sahale Glacier into upper Horseshoe Basin is pretty straight forward; beware rock fall. I would recommend that approach. Probably less bugs. The camp in upper Horseshoe stands as one of my favorites.
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If anyone wants to replace. Both summits had wire, but no register. Trip dates: Logan 7/4, Fernow 7/30.
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I have used this equipment to melt snow for almost all water during a couple 3 day trips. I found the burner need be turned WAY down. The starter water can evaporate quickly, leaving a void under the snow. Regular stir stabbing to make slush helps prevent this. Also reccommend a small foam square or similar to insulate the fuel from the snow.
[TR] Challenger, Crowder, N Despair - Eiley Wiley to Thornton Lakes 08/09/2020
in North Cascades
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Thanks for the feedback.
Tom, your trips provided great inspiration. I agree on the N Despair views. I am contemplating various routes to Jasper Pass to climb it again. Jim Nelson said he came up Bald Eagle Creek, but it doesn't look trivial.
I think I read in the Crowder register that Roger came up the N rib as well and wrote something like "no rope, no problem". I might be confusing that with another summit, but regardless, he did some incredible trips.