scott Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 (edited) By which I mean pounding pins. Suggestions for routes in Washington in the A2-A3 range that offer good introduction to nailing? I am not interested in nailing stuff that is now normally done clean. I have done clean to C2 but no real nailing. Edited February 4, 2003 by scott Quote
Alex Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 (edited) Scott, there is some stuff on lower and upper town wall at Index that is classically termed "nailing practice". These include the incipient heading seam left of Danas Arch p1. which can be toproped for a good introduction to heads and beaks, and some of the other very similar seams between Davis-Holland and Earwax. On the upper wall right base is the route you and I have partially nailed to Madsens Ledge (originally rated A3 or A3+ on the Cummings Guidebook? Its a good piece of work, remember we did not get up it all the way). If you are looking for wider routes at Index (i.e. larger than beaks) I know Snow White is still commonly nailed (several KBs in a row), but its short and I would suggest you rather try Orc Tower area, or any area at Index that has few/no established free climbs. Even after all these years there is alot of good route potential for 2-3 pitch routes on the lower wall and 4-5 pitch routes on the upper wall. If you are looking for something longer and further afield, not just as practice, there are numerous backcountry wall routes waiting for you. Look me up if you want to get on that "project" you and I were talking about last year! Edited February 5, 2003 by Alex Quote
Dru Posted February 5, 2003 Posted February 5, 2003 By which I mean pounding pins. Suggestions for routes in Washington in the A2-A3 range that offer good introduction to nailing? I am not interested in nailing stuff that is now normally done clean. I have done clean to C2 but no real nailing. Classic Crack at 8-Mile Midway Godzilla, City Park at Index White Lightning at Peshastin some bolted crack at North Bend Quote
scott Posted February 5, 2003 Author Posted February 5, 2003 ok alex- i'll look at the index guide again. and dru- let it be known that i plan on nailing city park into an easy 5.11... i'm sure no one will mind. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted February 5, 2003 Posted February 5, 2003 Any winter route with rocks that might require you to belay Especially the Girth Pillar of Mt Stuart and placing a nice fixed bong on the Great Gendarme of NR Stuart. Quote
Scott_J Posted February 5, 2003 Posted February 5, 2003 Any winter route with rocks that might require you to belay Especially the Girth Pillar of Mt Stuart and placing a nice fixed bong on the Great Gendarme of NR Stuart. 30 years ago I'd of brought a big bong to the Gendarme, but the only thing it would of fixed would of been my pupils. hahahahahahahaha Quote
Alex Posted February 5, 2003 Posted February 5, 2003 scott, if you want a partner, call me. I still am thinking about that project you and I were talking about last winter, I think it would be a stellar and frightening way to spend our time. Alex Quote
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