WhiteLightning

Speaking of Peter Croft and his solo of the Enchantments....has anyone repeated his traverse lately???

Just wondering if I can get on the North Ridge (or Complete North Ridge...either one) with out poons. Any thoughts????? THX

I hate this web site...yet I can't seem to stay away. I forgot my password and the temp password they sent me was Mr. Crap!!! Such is life. I've never posted and I'd like to give it a go....I should have good contributions to make in the near future. I've climbed D'tail three times and each time I've looked at the NE Butt of Colchuck thinking that it was an awesome line....and it is...except for massive amounts of lichen and loose rock. The first pitch is almost as stellar as the top out. The rest of the route isn't the best that the cascades has to offer...but worth doing if you're in the area......and bored. Getting on to the Colchuck glacier for the slide down was a snap....if you find a treking pole I'd like to know.

As far as where to stay....You should stay at the Tenaway parking lot. As far as pro near the top....no problem if you can climb 5.6. I did the route a couple of years ago with an weak partner and two packs of cigarettes...we did it unroped in 14 hours car to car. Route finding....hit the W Ridge and go up and right...watch for goats and Mountaineers!!!!