iceslut Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 finally found a crew in pdx to climb ice with and now i am wondering where the closest positive waterfall ice is. moved here from missoula, montucky where i climbed in the mission and bitterroot mountain ranges. i will browse some books i have borrowed, but any local opinions would be most appreciated....some tr would be good, 'cause a few of the folks i will be climbing with are newbies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 banff or lillooet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To_The_Top Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Get your friends together for a carpool up north or look in the ice conditions forum. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Unfortunately you are probably lookin at driving back to Missoula! Â On a normal year Lilooet is pretty fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skisports Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 what are some good climbs in the Bittroots that are in most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 When do you plan on going? Do you want to climb this week, or just in general? Â While everyone here is telling you "lillooet" "banff" or "hyalite", the closest water ice is in Washington State, in general. This is not a normal year, however, so it is not reliable like ice further north and inland, but that just means you will have to work hard for it. Still, I climbed 5 pitches of water ice here in Washington last Saturday. Â An ice climbing guide to Washington State is being published in September 2003. Though we don't guarantee a long or perfect season, we do guarantee a drive shorter than 10-15 hours from PDX. Â Cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 People are probably getting tired of me spouting about Illumination Rock? Sorry , I couldnt resist. Forgive me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 There is no ice on either the south, east or west aspects of Illumination Rock as of two weeks ago. I can't speak as to the north side though. Â I'm listening to ya Wayne but just haven't seen the ice this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceslut Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 thanks all! what i'm feelin' is that currently, there is no WI super near pdx! where is the super arctic cold snap when you need it! cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 In colder years some ice forms at Ski Bowl and Pete's Pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceslut Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 the climbing changes from season to season unfortunately, since it is formed largely from thaw-freeze cycles. you can usually find moderate to spectacular ice in blodgett canyon near hamilton though. if you go deep into some of the canyons between missoula and darby you will probably find good ice each year, but i have to say i honestly never did anything in the bitterroots requiring an overnight stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryland_moore Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Heading to Missoula next weekend for a wedding. Know anyone needing a partner? Ever bump into a guy named Brad Condra? Is it worth trying to find some ice around Missoula or better to head south to Mt. State country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Consistent ice at Mission Falls and Finley Creek just north of Missoula in the Missions. Bitterroot ice very inconsistent. Worth going ito Finley or Mission its pretty underrated and pretty good. I can give you detailed beta if you need. Â (see attached photo, which is of Whispering Ice area of Mission Falls in a thin year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 How far is Mission Falls from Missoula? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 About two cups of coffee + one bowl on the way there.  About three beers + two bowls on the way home. Maybe two beers if they're tall-dogs  (Factor in two bowls + three ginseng pills approach hike) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 sounds like the monkeywrench gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 specialed said: About two cups of coffee + one bowl on the way there.  About three beers + two bowls on the way home. Maybe two beers if they're tall-dogs  (Factor in two bowls + three ginseng pills approach hike)  i know exactly where that is at!!! thanks for the diros dood!  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I would imagine you've been there before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 so what's that in 3.2 beers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Sometimes its only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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