gnarlygoat

Thanks for the info. You bring up a great point, weather is unpredictable in the mountains (even the Sierra's) no matter what time of year. I was in the valley early Oct. of 2004 and had two weeks of perfect 75 - 80 degree climbing weather. The day after I left a huge snow storm blew in sadly claiming the lives of two climbers on el cap. That incident taught me a huge lesson.

I sent you a response yesterday, although it may not have made it to you due to my ineptness with this web page. Anyway, thanks for your response and tips. I realize el cap is unbearaly hot during the summer and was planning on an early June assent to take advantage of the longer days. I agree that fall is a better time and is typically when I go to the valley. I have found climbers at camp 4 in the past with mixed results, although your right in that given enough time, one should be able to find a good partner there and, if lucky, be successful. Thanks for the encouragement. Greg

Keep me in mind next time your in need of a partner for trout creek. I've only been there once, and like you, I'm psyched to go back but this time with more tape. Greg

I'm looking for a climbing partner in the Portland area to train with and climb The Nose route on El Cap. this summer or fall. If your interested, let's hook up for some climbs to see if we click. Contact me via PM. Greg