ryanb

Is the book they have at 2nd ascent an updated version of sky valley rock or the same as the 2000 version?

I have access to a 10 foot zodiac with 10 hp outboard. Rated for 4 fat people/1100 lbs and fits in the back of my Honda accord when deflated. I've been thinking of heading out there some weekend when its rainy here and not there to check out the DWS possibilities. Is the rock actually steep enough that a fall would be clean? How much DWS'able rock is there out there? pictures?

GNS or Aires or one of the other variations in that area is the best option for access...the hike looks like it would cross the wet grassy slabs to the left of the top of GNS which would be sketch. One 60 is sufficient to rap from the mid wall if you make use of a slung tree above winki dinky cliff. Last time I was up there you could also access the mid wall from the top of gorilla my dreams my making a short (roped) scramble up a piece of old fixed rope though this could probably stand to be replaced/backed up if it is still there. It is possible to string together a good selection of moderate climbs by doing this...there is also a decent 2-3 pitch ~5.7 to the right of winki dinki above the top of breakfast of champions, plumb pudding and robins ramps on the mid wall are fun.

Has any one done any of the harder routes to the left or right of Brass Balls on lower castle? I don't have a guide book but i think the names are along the liens of "Shrieks of the Mutilated" and "Screams of the Humiliated" and the ratings are 11+ to 12-? Look like short roof cracks more then sustained climbing?

Dude last time you lead something wide, you pushed the damn big cam up so far I had to climb it with nothing to pull on but the frickin rock. I'll take this one. So beta on Mastodon roof? Its that steep wide crack near the top of that rocky hillside thing above the straightaway boulders at leavenworth right? or is that something else? any fun? big cams and go for it?

What's the access situation for "Omak Crack"? (picture at: http://www.mountaineers.org/nwmj/04/041_Omak.html )

Has any one done Mastodon Roof?

Locked as of friday.

Was out for part of new years weekend. Gloves were nice on rock routes. Fugs was about half frozen, nearest liquor store was in george.

I'm looking for a partner for index tomorrow. I'll pm you my contact info.

We ran up to the base of the UTW in the morning to give the lower wall some time to dry. Must have been you guys on the second pitch? Was impressed by the amount of primal grunting that could be heard from down the trail. Nice send on a great day.

Wheather looks decent, all my partners are busy or lazy. Solid leader into the low to mid tens looking to log some mileage and get better this year, gear, car, U-district.

Feds are on to it.

http://www.jiwire.com/browse-hotspot-united-states-us-washington-wa-leavenworth-3449639.htm welcome till google...

I picked up a number 3 (number 1 bd more or less) in moab a few weeks ago upon realising i was a chicken even on hand cracks. Metal parts are forged (I think...finish is textured) not milled like on nicer cams but action is good and places fine. Haven't fallen on it yet. Pagan in moab stocks 'em. You could call them and ask for opinions. The guy there said they sold out quick. I'm in seattle if you get a desperate urge to play with one.

First post here, some of you might know me from the real world. My landlord up and passed on and I need a home for myself and a sweet garage climbing wall by the end of April. The climbing wall is a slick self supporting, steal track mounted, variable angel/configuration design hawk b (current housemate; sure somebody on here knows him and can vouch he would only build an awesome wall...) and I came up with. It requires a 10+ foot tall, 14 foot wide and 8 foot deep space and was built to allow system and campus training and have enough surface/variability to keep a long session interesting. It is currently located in the U district in Seattle, near Pro Mountain Sports and will require a few people and a truck to move. I am a generally quiet and responsible 24 year old, male, math geek/trad climber who's down with occasional blowout and frequent bouldeirng / training sessions. Looking to pay $3-600 bucks in rent depending on amenities/utilities. I will consider homes for just me or just the wall. I will be out of town (thinking smith...) for the end of this week but drop me a PM and I will reply by Monday.