mountainsloth

i love your summit shot

For every crag I climb at, for every route I take into the mountains, I am always searching for the best post-climbing eatery on the way back home. So, depending on where you are climbing, and where you live, what are some of your favorite post-climbing places to eat? Here are some of my favorite places to eat: -Annie's Pizza on the West side of RT 20, Concrete, WA -The Darrington Pizza/bakery place (can't remember the name) -Mountain Man BBQ, Sultan, WA -Scott's Dairy Freeze, North Bend, WA -Cougar Bar & Grill, Cougar, WA (Mt. St. Helens) El Sol Leavenworth, WA

ugh.... WTF!

Fun in the mountains again! Nice work! Your TRs take me back to my early adventures in the mountains. Sounds like your brother is lame... reminds me of mine when I was your age. Don't let him get you down, 15 years later, my older brother is one of my best friends. Keep up the good work fellas!

None that I know of... but I have seen cliffs semi near that entrance that I have always wondered about...

Ah New Hampster... I too have fond memories of growing up there playing in that range. Thanks for the pictures!

TP=POOP! SICK!!!

excellent winter peak! Why bail right before the summit?

Its that time again! Oh how I love that rock!

who says the volcanoes are all climbed out! Nice work!

Trip: Spring Mountain Crag - Other Side of the Tracks & Pastor of Muppets Date: 3/6/2010 Trip Report: Cragging in 60 degree March weather seemed like a sin, especially with no one around. I knew plenty of people would be savoring this slice of nice weather at the more popular crags so I took it upon myself to convince my friend Salz to check out Spring Mountain to avoid the crowds. Crowd free climbing on fantastic granite is exactly what we got. Upon reaching the main wall, it reminded me of Goose Egg mountain in Tieton not for its rock type, but its shape, angle, features, and height. The rock, however, is WAY better. The main wall is devoid of cracks, but venture out further and you can find all types of climbing including crack. The particular route we climbed, "Other side of the Tracks" is a 5 pitch 10b/c that is mostly bolted. We found the climbing fun and very unique. A good portion of the climbing including the crux 3rd pitch features waves of granite with sloping riblets, small chicken heads, and rounded bulges. The rock is super grippy! Pitch 1 of "Other Side of the Tracks" Pitch 2 Pitch 3 Later we checked out a couple of climbs around the left side of the wall. Here we found great looking crack climbing. We tried to get on a 145 ft 5.10b called "trophy wife" but found it very dirty and had to back off. The climb looked amazing! Flakes and techy slopers, leads to a long stretch of crack. Next door we found an amazing 2 pitch climb boasting flakes and a large off-width corner, but we lacked large gear. Both of these climbs looked fantastic! Bummed we got turned around on "trophy wife" we headed back to the base of "Other side if the tracks" and did a 2 pitch 5.10a variation start to it called "Pastor of Muppets". The first pitch was dirty and the gear a little sketchy (TCUs would have been really helpful for the many pods we found) but luckily it was mixed with some bolts. Although fun, "Pastor of Muppets" was not nearly as aesthetic as The first 2 pitches of "Other side of the tracks". 2nd pitch of "Pastor of Muppets" Although we had the wall to ourselves all day, we did end up running into a few people at the trail head. It ended up being a few of the guys who have been developing this nice piece of rock. It was good to meet you guys, and thanks for all your hard work. If you ever need an extra hand I would be happy to help. Spring Mountain is a truly unique and fun granite playground with tons of potential in a beautiful setting. Go get some, and bring a scrub brush! Gear Notes: We used 14 double length draws and a single set of cams and nuts to 3. TCUs and tri cams would be helpful for pod placements and horizontal cracks. Approach Notes: 20 minutes!

kick ass, as usual!

thanks for the pics

nice pictures

fabulous! I foresee "first dog" (FD) ascents in the future?

that's a great place for a winter adventure! nice pics!

!!!!! I can hardly contain myself!!!! I heart Darrington!

!!!stunned!!!

looks like a good time!

the plank - 3 pitch 10a on Neverland wall, exit 38. the second pitch is a bizarre but fun 10a traverse. lost my marbles - 2 pitch 10c on Neverland wall, exit 38. powerful overhang to delicate slab, the perfect all-a-rounder.

sweet work! but... i am confused, skis and a rope for a solo trip but no crampons!?

it seems that's a tough mountain to get good conditions. 3rd time was the charm for me. 2nd attempt was a bivy halfway up route 2 only to sleep in and have the Sun turn the snow into sketchy slop up the final ramp. We turned tail and fled in fear of a wet avalanche. keep trying!

2nd Tunnel Vision - Red Rocks

excellent!

that is a wonderful route! nice job taking care of it in a day, in the winter! that trail is tricky. right around a stream crossing you go down the stream for 20 feet and pick the trail back up on the other side. It must have been hard to follow in the snow. good work!