geoff

Cliff is right. I only repeated what he had already done the week before. But, I did do it in the rain for the FWA. Also, will it go without Iron? Um, WTF you think he was wailing on? Maybe it will go w/o SS but the Iron is already in and we all know that the Iron holds the Whale. So, hands off would be snatchers. BTW, go easy on JH. Nothing wrong with rapping off non-museum appropriate artifacts from before my time. I was actually thinking the approach to the FD rap should be upgraded as well as the fixed line on the LOL and the rap to get there and the rap to get to the rap to get to the LOL. A short list.

I'm sure he had fun up there but not as much fun as he had yesterday while climbing the Beacon in howling wind and rain with Dave and I. BTW that's my cord and biner on the anchor of YW top of P3. I guess I don't really need it back but if you're looking for its owner (previous)....

Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.

Nice job yall. I posted a little jab then went climbing for three days and bam, spray fest. By the way, I believe the rock made it through another weekend. Thank god. But, I could use some large falt rock to finish my new ledge at the base of Jensen's Ridge, Ivan variation.

Mostly joking really. Just trying to help Ivan with his goal of a thousand views.

Gandolf's or something similar??? Call (503) 380-1084 or write. Geoff

I heard you were done for the year after a "close call" at the base of Riverside. If not, we'll be out at first light and there has been talk of staying through the full moon's sparkling light, although I may have leave around dark. I'm guessing there's gonna be a full on party (not that kind of party though Mr. Ben) tomorrow. Anyhow, if the rock blows then it simply wasn't meant to be. Maybe that's what I'll call the route if it comes down on my watch. New route = new name. I'd say not getting bonked by a rock that is,as some say, not long for this world is a better outcome than letting a few folks continue their Pipedream, but that name's been taken. I figure the real issue is the definition of loose. One man's loose rock is another man's almost 100% bomber hold. I've seen this play out in the midst of dire warnings of loose rock on other routes. It is really just your perspective. Who knows what a trundled death block may expose? Maybe a sweet ass party (not that kind) ledge.

Yes, I remember well.... The party below us talked about not being able to summit from the ledge. Ivan says he remembers being able to make it. Well, off he went. It wasn't clear he was at a belay but he was out of rope. Then, as I approach, he says "You're gonna kill me when you see this anchor." Not what you want to hear 800 feet off the deck. I tried not to look and climbed on past. Honestly, the walk down was much worse.

Anyone want to climb near town today round 3p? Joseph Tim Ivan Dave Others? Call (503) 380-1084 or write. Geoff

He complained to me too but I didn't see his point. The main road was only a few feet away from the camp site and emergency vehicles could have gotten to within 100 yards of the party from the GCG. Anyway, sweet party. The beer was good but the coffee was even better. Home Fires will be on my list next time I'm in town. Thanks for all the supplies. Good to meet those of you I met, which was not everyone. By the way, my tan colored down jacket and fleece lined pants turned up missing from the base of SCW on Sat. where they were tied to a tree near the creek. Maybe it was a goat but if anyone has seen the stuff let me know. Thanks.

Anyone want to climb? Beacon or Broughton's.

Hello. Feel free to come on out to Beacon Sat. morn if ya want to climb then. Otherwise, I'll give you a ring next time. Thanks.

I'll be there and can vouch for Crackman. He can get after it. Hope to see ya'll there bright and early.

Some may turn noses up at the sight of me bird bathing myself with baby wipes but seems to keep the oak at bay.

I could be there Sat. morn. Not sure I have any business getting back on the Wolf though.

Maybe Sat. then. Sounds like you have your gardening completed.

Anyone want to climb at Broughton's Wed.? Start around noon.

Speaking of Fly'n Dutchman, you climbing this weekend? Dave? Joseph? Anyone?

I can help. We need to have a safety break. Be on the ledge tonight if things go right. Otherwise, I heard overtones of a premeditated self defense argument. It is not likely to work if one of these young men get tossed off the cliff. Your wife and kid will be wondering why papa is in jail. Maybe we (meaning you) can follow them home and speak with their parents, guardians or probation officers.

I may have better luck Mon. or Tues. Have fun this weekend.

Dude, I'd like to climb with you again and promise to bring my rope this time. I'll call if my wife lets me go out to play. However, my hair is quite long, if that's an issue. Geoff

Cat in the Hat seems worth the trip alone.

I would have to say the run outs on the Apron, Diedre and Banana Peel anyhow, are over stated. TR's had me worried about the second to last pitch of BP, 150 feet no pro. Well, first there is pro and second it is way way way easy and not slippery like a banana peel at all.

Ben, his mother and I left Ptown about 8:30 pm on Thurs. with our sights set on CBR. Morning came quickly at the free camp site near Bridge Creek and we were at the Ranger Station by 7:45 am for the low odds lottery. There was one permit and at least three groups wanting to go. We were not successful in our first bid but had hopes of scoring a possible no show at 9:00 am. During this time we sized up our competition. It was down to us and them. Or rather her. Turns out she has been following me ever since we met up on Broadway Ledge the weekend before in Squamish. Anyhows, since this report is titled Liberty Crack you probably know that we didn't get the no show either. We headed north. Arrived at the pull out at about 3:30 pm sorted gear and then headed to the base. At the base we find some fairly solid snow and a few feet to climb before reaching the rock. Once in the moat we were greeted by a fairly fresh turd. Anyone want to own up to it? Well, by the time we got the first pitch up it was 7:30 pm or so so we fixed the rope and we headed down to get some sleep. We fixed another rope across the snow for ease of going down and back up in the pre-dawn hours. The Early Winter Creek site was pretty nice. 4:30 am arrives, we get in the car and head back up to the base. It was light by now but the fixed rope up the snow slope was a welcome sight for this apline stranger. Jugged to our previous high point and got after it. Somewhere above the lip I watched some folks come walking up a much steeper and longer snow slope to climb Lexington Tower. They were kind enough to take some photos of me. Well, they were running up the rock and soon disappeared. We made it up by 7:30 pm and down to the car by about 11:30 pm where Ben's mother had some delicious hot food for us from town. The climb was tougher than I expected but did appear to have escape anchors all the way up to the Rotten Block. We didn't have to use them but it was nice to know they were there. More photos and better TR to follow.

Nice job on running up Lexington Tower. That's me you got a pic of on Liberty Bell. Thanks. Ben and I were wondering where ya'll went so fast. We saw and heard you, nice job on the approach as well, but didn't know you were talking to us. I did waive to Stewart though. By the way, your TR on the Sheild was very cool.