Crillz

Whatever you do, make sure you do everything that this guy recommends^^^^^^^

OP, If you can truly climb 5.9, you already have the climbing ability to tick off the easiest routes. Practice leading on gear for a couple of weekends, and get the summits by yourselves.

Sorry dude you missed it. Index LTW is closed to new climbers. What route(s) are you looking at for Snow Creek wall? Private Idaho is a good place.

Wow!! Ladies golf clubs.

Sport < Trad < Mountain Biking

Shiznit, I thought that purple coloured one was a C4. Same size/color scheme even.

I dunno, maybe it's already happening, but... Somone in the know should talk to Black Diamond,5.10, etc. to see if they will donate some cash.

Did a quick search and found all the information that I needed on truck nuts, but not on micro nuts. I've come across a few situations in which a micro nut or two would have been reassuring. The last route that comes to mind is the start of the 2nd pitch of City Park in Index. For free climbing, what do others prefer? I'm not sure I need to invest in a full set, and I think I will be fine in getting a couple just under the #4 BD stopper size. Opinions?

...Oh Shit! That climb is 5.10! Where'd I put my tape?

Bleeding is the result of attempting to climb cracks with sporto technique.

Figured it was a guide thing. It's whatever, just silly looking.

We saw the same thing on the same SEWS route on Friday. Maybe it was you. Anyway, we downclimbed the S. Arete of the SEWS, and what is with that bolt on the little shark fin traverse? Gimme a break.

Glad you had a good trip!

Any info on Tatoosh at the LTW? I "heard" it was clean and a good climb now, but the guide book says it's basically a belayer death route.

Any takers for Tuesday evening 6.23... Weather's looking good.

The approach to the lower Castle Rock routes are some of the most grueling in the 11worth area.

So, I'm looking to try and get out a couple of times mid week - kind of make it a regular thing. I'm not getting a good enough "fix" just climbing on the weekends. I get out of work around 3:30 in Seattle, and can be in Monroe (or meet somewhere else) by 4:45 or so realistically. Flexible on the days. I'm leading low 5.10s (probably belaying 5.16+Rx), but need to get better. Anybody else in similar shoes? Got a job, but still want to climb?

That 2nd floor balcony looks primed for a big group of party animals!

If you're talking about having a cordalette for rock rescue then you should probably take 2 because you'll burn one up setting up your anchor, right? You should take 1 webolette for building your anchor. You should take 1 cordalette for rescue situations. You should take 2 prussiks for jumaring. You should carry enough gear to ensure you have a full rack at the end of the pitch to set up a belay 'cause you never know what pieces you'll need. Oh, make sure you bring at least 6 locking biners. Make sure to bring a half dozen tied runners to rap from - better bring some rap rings for safety too.

Maybe they had JOBS.

I don't think so. The nearest rap station I can remember is to the left about 50' from the ground. A couple bolts with some old tat.

There are more routes than that, but they looked pretty dirty on Sunday. The upper pitch of Magic Fern is even a little crappy. Get someone to scan page 226 out of the book for you.

The 4cast is calling for chance of showers this pm in Index. Any locals care to offer their weather forecast? I was planning on heading that way after work, but would rather not if it looks like rain. Thanks for the info.

Mark, Next time we rope up together, make sure you tell me pre-climb if you rack home-sewn runners. Have fun in Yos e mite!