keenwesh

Haven't been to cody yet but been looking at the guide. Mean Green, Smooth Emerald Milkshake, Broken Hearts are on the top of my list. http://coldfearconditions.blogspot.com/2011/12/south-fork-valley-update-12-12-11.html there's a conditions report.

whats wrong with just slings? the trees above G1 here in hyalite don't have rings and are just used to rap off of. if people are top roping they'll either put some of their own biners on the slings or sling the trees with their own gear. please enlighten me BTW the big sleep is in fat right now. Not sure if you've done it yet wayne but it looks awesome. I had enough of a struggle leading 30 feet of steep ice, I think I'll wait a bit before tackling that beast.

Climbed in Hyalite today in the east fork. had the entire place to ourselves. Ran into a couple washingtonians on the east fork road after we turned around, deciding not to risk getting the car stuck when it warmed up later in the day. The WA staters had drove their SUV into the snowbank, following us up the east fork. The woman asked us if we "were lost too?". Brenon and I pushed them out and directed them up the freshly plowed road to the ice fest, then hiked in to High Fidelity, First pitch was easy WI2, 2nd pitch was a fun overhanging WI4 that I placed a screw in every 3 feet and got pumped out of my mind, great fun. P3 wasn't in, so we went home.

whats the actual climbing on NY gully like? Mixed stuff with freeze/thaw hardened snow or actual WI? I have a buddy who wants to go climb up at alpental and I've already done the N face and NE butt on chair. looking to MIX it up a bit.

anyone have the logistics on how to get there? that looks sweet!

would you be interested in getting out in 2 weeks?

I'll be back in WA in a little less than 2 weeks and I'd love to check out the ice at strobach. I'll be in oly but I could meet somewhere if you're willing to show me the area.

for alpine stuff (snice, steep snow) they're great, being able to plunge so easy is a huge bonus. On pure ice they suck though. For what you're talking about on those mountains they are exactly what you want. I have a set I might think about selling you, but probably not. I want them for when I do lib ridge or need a self arrest tool.

yeah there isn't any ice in washington... plus, no one looks at the MT forum, how will ya'll hear about how rad I am if I do what you're saying?

a great weekend in hyalite! Next time you head this way give Silken Slot a go. I did it yesterday and had a blast, the 2nd pitch is nothing special but the first mixed pitch is good fun and the 3rd is a stellar flow in a narrow slot for 100 or so feet with a good pillar right at the top. Best ice pitch I've done!

haven't been able to get any partners willing to drive from bozeman. Any washingtonians thinking about ice let me know. I have a final that gets out around 11 or 12 on friday the 16th and I'll either be driving home or going to cody. I need to find someone driving and willing to rope up in the next few days unless I can also get a ride back to the olympia area to see mom and pops. Airfare out of bozeman gets ridiculous within 2 weeks of the flight so let me know sooner rather than later. send me a PM or just give me a call 360 789 5492

new route somewhere in wyoming. I forget the exact area...

I thought they broke because the dude was using them with non-rigid boots, so whenever he took a step he stressed the crampon under the ball of his foot. The Evo is a rigid boot right? I wouldn't worry that they'll break but if you need an excuse to buy a new set of monos go for it. I'm loving my cyborgs, not sure I see the point of the new stingers unless you really think the couple ounces and lack of a free set of replacement points is worth it... pretty sure that topic has been covered in another thread though.

yeah any of the willis wall routes. objective danger on those is basically nonexistant.

great work! another stellar route for me to (try to) do.

sweet vid with great editing. [video:youtube]

with the wind ablowin I'd guess most stuff would be wet. still a good hike to beautiful area, even with the incredibly unsightly fixed draws. seriously Joseph H your rants are so annoying and stupid. shut the fuck up. (calling him out before he can post)

Over easy is a good WI3 warmup and right next to it is curtains at WI4, both are in. G1 is always good but you'll be sharing the cliff.

good to hear from you curt! If you manage to get some time off and don't go to canada I'd love to rope up with you in hyalite. stay safe out there and have a injury free season! If not perhaps we could go check out those unclaimed FAs you were telling me about...

incredible read, thanks for posting.

speaking of credence, has anyone ever met someone who doesn't like them? It's the most universally enjoyed music of all time.

well with that new law congress passed now there are even few restrictions! guns fer all! also it's keenwesh, not wash. my last name is waeschle which roughly translates to washer woman in german. pronounced wesh-ly though. hence the wesh...

tweakers suck. although sometimes they can be alright people. the few interactions I've had with them has been a mixed bag. you never know when they are gonna start screaming and convulsing on the ground, when they do your best option is to just lock your car and drive the fuck away. A seriously good reason to carry a loaded handgun.

I have the same one, but I use it kayaking

I hiked up to the winter dance area and did over easy today, it was kinda thin down low and up top the ice was slushy, no screws but the picks went in to the hilt and stayed there. lots of spindrift, great fun. I want to head over to twin falls. I was looking across at it today, but I'm going back to olympia next saturday for a week so I'm out for the count on ice for 2 weekends. Cleo's is touching, should be in by the time I'm back!