justinp

guess I will figure it out myself

Yeah no shortage of big stuff... IF I go it won’t be until August

Anyone live or spend sometime in the Three Rivers area and want to comment about the area, climbing, AT touring, cost of living, air quality ect…. Looking at making the move, just wondering what I am getting myself into aside from a lot of granite Thanks, Justin

Climbing? Naw I gave it up for a healthier habit like slamming heroin in my forehead

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Kirk and I climbed NW Passage last weekend. Very Nice While doing some research, I noticed Ivan’s pics of the route have disappeared. Figured I’d add some for future aspiring aiders. P1 Look down as you make the passage Looking up P2 & P3 (note pin and hanging belay for P3) Looking down P2 P3 Airy P3 Jug Recommended Rack 18 ish draws Double set of offset nuts (big to mid brass size) Set of cams #00 to 1 inch Set of offset aliens Couple Hooks Belay Chair

Kirk is just very sensitive about the size and girth of our mountains

The clayball factor seems to be quite high. Nothing like trying to walk with six inches of mud on your boots. I’ve just recently been turned onto the place… but suspect the north end trail firms right up come springish. Speaking of TC anyone notice the pic of the “northern Idaho local” in the recent rock & ice climbing at Trout Creek, Idaho? Steve ur a crusher

If you can get some clear or mostly clear days the Main Wall is downright enjoyable. The best strategy is to leave camp around 11 (with rope gun if you’re not one) and hit the main wall just as it comes into the sun then climb until sunset. This strategy yields around four hours of climbing so bring a book, pole or a bottle of whiskey to pass the other time. At this time of year the direct approach to the north end sucks due to saturated clayey soils, so it’s best to take the normal approach described on p 9 of Jeff Wenger’s guide. Be careful walking around the base as it is very dangerous if there is any snow (see p 8).

Sorry Scott just can’t resist. Plus I could use the laugh Not sure what I’m showing Kenny here, but he seems to like it

Mmm may be looking for my own ice gun, but the 26-1

word Joe - Locally a good place to start may be to talk with Josh Norris at the OSU Outdoor Rec Program. Another avenue for advice round here may be to talk with Tyler Adams (corvallisclimb) or Paul Water (checat) they have both done guiding in the past. Best of luck .

Bring ur aid gear and go to Beacon

Not sure about the conditions, but temps look better for the Alpental area. However, given that just about everyone from Washington is heading mcuh farther east I’d suspect it’s still a bit out. I’m with you though.... I’m going to climb the bell tower if I don’t get out of Eugene soon

Word. I bought a pair of almost new scarpa omegas from whittaker mountaineering for $125 last month.