tivoli_mike

Its on the "far side" of the exit by the entrance to the wash state fire fighting academy...

Just got this from Garth Bruce in response: Hi MAS, I didn't know someone had removed the bolts and hangers. That's too bad. Did you noticed if any other of the routes were missing bolts or hangers? Thx for the info. -Garth So it appears we have a mystery. It was also one of my favorite routes in the area as well, nice overhang with good jugs...

Was out there today for the first time in months and noticed that ALL the bolts for Ellie's Sweet Kiss ( a 5.10a on the Eastern Block ) were gone. Any reason why? or someone stealing hangers now?

Aside from the bum paintball range, this would be a cool thing to sponsor as a site ( The cascadeclimbers.com gumby and gapers wall )

Cool, a new gym that's not part of the Vertical World chain

Mt. Si -nah... How about Mailbox Peak? Now that's a workout 3800' in 2 miles...and some Dr. Suess to read when you top out...

You can try the Volunteer Park Water Tower traverse, lots of chalk on the base. Some fun variations. Cops don't like the highballing. BTW don't go in the bushes...

Small possibility I might relocate there...Is there any climbing (rock/alpine) nearby w/o flying out to somewhere else?

I dunno. you can try doing the Pratt Lake Loop, if you're looking to some snow camping.

Well, its worth what you end up selling it for...

I saw a little flyer up in Stone Gardens saying that Schurman rock was on track to reopen in 2003... It looked like a city parks publication. Anyone else know the scoop?

Sure, give me a holler. I live in Seattle and love to do more alpine.

I just found out about this area, is it accessible in the winter? I am going to be camping out on Vancouver Island around New Years and I see this area just off a highway... thx.

Don't have time today, but if you climb at Stone Gardens and need a partner some time , drop me a line.

Anyone familiar with Ocun? These guys have coils of 10.5 X 60 for $79... sounds good. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=35726

I would be curious as well, I assume its going up the trail to Far Side and then before you really start switchbacking up there is a fork in the trail and take the path to the right...

North Twin Sister out by Acme , WA via the West Ridge. 6 hours from TH to summit and 3hrs back. I should mention though that the glissade down the North face is one of the sweestest in the Cascades...

Well, it was scary as hell, and I am glad that my pieces stayed in long enough for my second to clean them! . I should also mention that Mt. Erie is definitely underrated for its locale. Nothing like having a commanding view of the San Juans, Rainier, Baker, the Olympics, and tons of eagles to boot! Ciao Leaning Crack (5.6ish) Powerline Wall , Mt. Erie.

Hey all, I was perusing my Smoot, and came across the chapter for Ramone Rock. Having just started leading in trad, this looks like a decent area to check out ( nice low grades that I could flail up ). So , is it worth checking out ? Thx.

Hey all, thanks for the beta and tips. I already own Long's book on anchors, which I have been studying... Plan on doing some climbing today out at 38 ,LIttle Si, or depending on weather, maybe tooling around the Marymoor rock. I will be the guy in the black hooded sweatshirt that says Jade Tree.

OK, I have been climbing on TR for a few years now, been starting to lead on sport this spring, been traumatized by the Mtnrs Basic class, and now I am the possesion of some nuts I am looking for some good areas around Seattle where I can start working on my craft. I am thinking Erie would be a good area. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. BTW I am available as a second on any climbing. available most weekends.

almost....can't quite reach it.

I have been climbing (TR) for the past year and a half in the gym. I have done the basic course and some alpine/glacier climbs with *that* group. Have done some outside rock climbing ( 38, Erie ). Anyone in need of a belay slave and/or driver drop a line . Trad/sport doesn't matter, just looking for more experience. Thanks...

The thieves only seemed to hit newer cars, the old nissan where our stuff was stashed was untouched.

Headed up on Friday night , camped at trailhead. Started at 7am on Sat and reached Boulder Basin by 12pm, encountering snow around 5K. Pushed on to the bivy sites at 6900'. Well developed sites with good running water I might add. 10 parties ahead of us, all summiting on Saturday. We were up at 1am, heading up at 2:30am along the Sitkum glacier. Didn't really feel like we were on a glacier though, no open crevasses between high camp to the Saddle. We had clear visibility, views to Rainier, Stuart, et al. Summited around 6:30am, where it was a balmy 15 degrees (yikes), and headed back to camp down the steep snow field directly south of the pumice/scree slope from the Saddle. Packed up and hit the cars around 2:00pm. A tiring weekend but the excellent weather and fairly safe conditions on the glacier mostly made up for it. Read the other post about the trailhead break-ins. Cheers