Dylan Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Has anyone been climbing in Vantage recently? Given the unseasonably dry weather, I'm wondering if it would be any good. Any info would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Dylan asked Has anyone been climbing in Vantage recently? Given the unseasonably dry weather, I'm wondering if it would be any good. Any info would be helpful. MysticNacho spent the weekend out there and reported great conditions- 60-70 degrees , dry, clear skies. Sounded good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 Excellent, just what I wanted to hear. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Given the unseasonably dry weather, I'm wondering if it would be any good. What kinda climbing you planning on doing there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Dylan is planning to climb either grid bolted choss, grid bolted choss, or perhaps grid bolted choss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 I'm takin' my lady to do some easier routes on Sunshine Wall. I'm just hoping it'll be dry enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 4, 2003 Author Share Posted February 4, 2003 ...of the grid bolted choss variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Dylan: Have you been to Thailand? If so, send me a PM or email me. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I'm takin' my lady to do some easier routes on Sunshine Wall. I'm just hoping it'll be dry enough. 2 words my friend teh & desert only technically gets 2" of rain a year, so in theory i doubt all 10" are going to fall soon!!! have fun and wear a helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 JayB challenged me to climb Positive Vibrations without clipping the bolts. I am going to Vantage to pick up some easy beers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 There were alot of folks at vantage over the weekend including some notable cc.com personae. Sat morning clear blue sky, not a cloud in the sky, lots of people at Sunshine wall but routes always open. Temps in the high 50s at the base of the routes. Sat aft the wind kicked up a little, and it cooled off. Below freezing overnight, Sun am colder than Sat am, but warmed up faster and by 10 it was shirtless climbing at Sunshine wall. Again blue sky, no clouds. Aft temps I would say about 60. No wind Sun afternoon, lots of good times. Lots of people working out the early season kinks, myself included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticNacho Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Tis' true! The chossiest rock in Washington also happens to be the driest rock. So go ahead ye masses, bring your dogs, your mothers, brothers, beer and shotguns to Frenchman Coulee a little earlier this year! Time to crowd the place up and fill those porta-pots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_detrick Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 no its wet, water all over, mud pigon shit, you better stay home. Its safer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Clarke Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Do we still need a parking permit (fish & wildlife?) to climb at Vantage? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticNacho Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 JayB challenged me to climb Positive Vibrations without clipping the bolts. I am going to Vantage to pick up some easy beers soon! Given the fact that the nature of the rock has changed a bit, so must the nature of the challenge you'll have to surmount in order to get those free beers. Tie in at the base of the talus pile in plain view of the weekend crowds, clip each and every bolt on your journey through the debris pile (while on belay) and a pitcher of your choice is on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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