AlpineMonkey

Dropline has been climbed. I claim first half way accent. Alex can claim first complete accent.

Paul, did you ever get up February Falls? Was wondering if you got any pictures?

I have a small little feeling that Strobach is probably SUPER fat. Its fed By snow melt and its been in the 20's for quite some time. Someone go check it out and post it up.

If I would have had a drink in my mouth when I saw that "Pig in Air" picture I would have spit it out all over my work computer. Thats pretty darn funny.

It's suppose to be 56 degress here in Wenatchee today. Last night there was an exteremely warm wind that blew through the area, now most of the snow in the area is gone. Please don't anybody climb under any death icicles.

Jeez, we climbed under those things earlyer this year. Your lucky. What were the conditions like when it broke? Was it really cold or really warm?

Nope, haven't heard from him, just my little sweetie and I. Checked out Dusty's In and Out supposedly by Dusty Lake today. Checked the place out in summer and didn't find any wet spots. Went back today and I couldn't even see any place where ice could be. On a side note, there are some routes in above ancient lakes that arent in the book. I did one of them several years ago. They looked pretty good right now.

I'm posting this early so those of you still in search this weekend can go get some. Today we climbed the Sundance Kid in Moses Coulee. Approx 125 ft, WI5. This one goes on my list of classic climbs. Take the Jameson (sp?) road off of Highway 2 (approx 18 miles from Coulee City) and follow it for 4 miles. This will be the second climb you see up the road. The first one you see is Butch Casidy. The approach is flat and takes about 10 minutes. In fact there is an offical trail leading to the falls. Below the falls there is a sign by the Nature Conservancy calling it Dutch Henry Falls. Only one rope needed for the climb. Walk off the top to the left. No avy, no deathcikles, just plain fun. Enjoy!

Kevin, I'm going to try to get out both days, give me a call if you want to hook up. I'll be with Denise so you can be the third wheel. I've got some ideas. The forcast looks super.

Does anyone have any updates on climbs they've recently done? I got out yesterday on Rainbow Falls, it was pretty wet and warm,but fine for climbing (and still should be through the weekend). Its suppose to be clear skies and cold tonight. Should make some stuff be good for the weekend.

Suckbm on The Drip:

I certainly didn't pay 49 bucks when I bought the book. I got it for 10 I think. Thats good to know though, if anyone wants to buy my book Ill sell it to you for 45 bucks. PM me.

"The Drip" in Leavenworth is in and very big right now. Didn't climb it, just saw it.

Someone should go climb February Falls and take a picture. I was bummed I forgot the camera. Its a 60 food detached pillar, 90 degrees the whole way until the top.

Found three climbs to be in on the E. Side of the Mountains. At Entiat: McCrea Falls: (65 meters, WI 4) Make sure you get permision. Went to the owners home and knocked on their door. They were very friendly and invited me into their home. They gave me the ok. Preston Falls: (60 meters, WI 3) Absolutly dont anybody go to try to climb this one. We thought the falls was on forest land and skirted way around a house to get there. After we finsihed the climb the owner was nice enough to tell us he called the sherif and that he was on his way. He said if we got out of there quick enough we could escape him and the 450 dollar ticket. We beat feet. In The Palisades. Asked for permision to climb a route between mp 17 and 18, on the left. The owner told us that the ice was slipery, they had barbed wire and cows in the area, and that they didn't want us up there. They did say that if we could get to the top of the cliffs and lower in, then we would be ok. That just seemed like too much work. February Falls is in, and very fat. (60 ft, WI5) A very impressive climb. I'm not sure if it is on public land or not. The only signs we saw said "Feel Free to Hunt." So, we went ice hunting. I forgot my camera, but highly recomend the climb.

Im only available for doing these today. Got other plans for weekend. If anyone wants to meet me there at 3:30, reffer to wa ice conditions thread for my number and call me. Today (friday only please).

If anyone wants to climb Frenchman or Fugs today, call me. I can meet you there at 3:30. Craig 425-691-0090

Frenchman is for sure in when it looks like that. In response to Umtaneum growing? I assure you its not getting smaller if that helps you out.

I can't imagine that being in skiing condition ever, that couloir must sure fill up with snow. There were parts that my fat ass barely squeezed through. Crazy for sure.

Drove up entiat yesterday on another lunch break. Nothing in up there eaither. Tyee looks huge, but not quite touching down yet and it is on private property, in full view of many houses.

Any condition reports out there? I drove through Lworth during my lunch break today and there is nada down low. Any ellensburg people been on Umptanum yet? I'd be down for some after work ice cragging. What about the Punchbowl at Banks?

drove by yesterday, thinly covered in snow

give me a call, im heading home to redmond, are you going to the ice fest? I'm gonna hike up Mt. Si on Saturday, you can come if you want, should also be wet and "fun", then was thinking about heading to stone gardens afterwords.

Nice looking climb there. Could you guys or someone post more info on the approach to that climb? Such as, how was the road getting in there when you guys did it? How far did you guys have to walk about? How long did it take to get below the face? I'm interested in trying your route in the next couple days if conditions stay good. I looked at a map and it looks like about a 5 mile approach from Trinity? But, I've never been in the area before.

hell, i was too