Charlie Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 So, summers gone, winter's not here yet. I have nothing to do but Vantage and Smith for the next month or two. Just wondering, what is everybody planning for this winter? I'm planning mine and looking for ideas? Ice, Ranier, Hood, backcountry descents.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Rodeo - A friend of mine who is a biochemist warned against Kennedy. Apparently it's this right temp to harbor all kinds of interesting bacteria. Your choice though. Just recommend monitoring your health for a few days after sitting in them. [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: ehmmic ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 J-TreeClimbing GymJ-TreeSan Diego for Christmas miker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Joshua Tree Thanksgiving Ouray Christmas/New Years!!!! Banff in the springtime. lots of chicken wings and IPA meanwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 1.Zion 2.Pub 3.Red Rocks 4.Pub 5.Hood 6.Pub 7.Josh 8.Pub 9.More Hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Charlie: yeah, CC, will have to hook up for some ice trips this Keep your ass to yerself. You know how to reach me when the ice is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted October 26, 2001 Author Share Posted October 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by miker: J-TreeClimbing GymJ-TreeSan Diego for Christmasmiker wow, me too. 3weeks j-tree - 3days San Diego [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: Charlie ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Around the end of January- If I have the gear, I want to climb- Gib Ledges on Mt. Rainer, in the mean time, for training, I'll sit on my and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Polish Direct on Agoncagua...eeah hah! I got my tickets in the mail yesteday. I'm flying out Jan. 9th. You all will be blessed with no posts from me for a month! Winter is already here in the Wallowa's, Two weeks ago I climbed 1000ft of low angle verglass...the local coliours are shaping nicely for early season stuff. Come out & climb...my offer of free beer is still good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 terminal, just out of curiousity...how much DID you get those tickets for? and are you flying into argentina or chile? Dont forget a good report and some pics to post...otherwise I might have to hunt you down when Im back in the area next spring. Have a FUN and SAFE trip!!!!! Oh yes, and I will be spending as much time as possible on the ice between mpls and ontario. Looking to get some dogsledding, winter camping, and...skiing in (believe it or not I have NEVER been skiing ). I LOVE winter! [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: carolyn ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexus Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 Sitting in the sun, working on my spanish and helping the significant other do her field work in Oaxaca, Mexico for four months this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 I think I would like to do Voodoo peak. Not many people ever climb that thing. Especially not in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 Moses -primrose dihedrals Castleton Tower- Kor/Ingals Lots of cracks Sandy Glacier Headwall Elliot Glacier Headwall Polish Glacier -aconcagua Ouray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 I would like to climb anything in winter. I am happy to crag or even hike up the "Hill Walkers Alps" we have. Skiing sounds pretty bonsai. Point skis in downward direction and then full speed ahead. Just don't pull the Sonny Bono Yep that is me the gymnist skier out there in the backcountry. Except that I am crashing while conducting all my stunts Hood sounds interesting. I like ice in Lillooet <=== among other things to do there [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfort Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Charlie: Just wondering, what is everybody planning for this winter? I'm planning mine and looking for ideas? Ice, Ranier, Hood, backcountry descents.... Wait a sec - Are you trying to trick us into divulging our secret winter projects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 I'm actually thinking about making a winter trip in to Kennedy Hot Springs. Only in winter does 95.3 get considered to be a 'hot' spring. Anyway, it will either be a snowshoe or telemark trip. Go in on Friday and come out on Sunday. This just in... I'm also planning a trip up St Helens the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It will be my son's first alpine trip. He's stoked already. [ 10-29-2001: Message edited by: rodeo ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrosaurus Posted October 27, 2001 Share Posted October 27, 2001 Polar Circus The Sorcerer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted October 27, 2001 Author Share Posted October 27, 2001 yeah, CC, will have to hook up for some ice trips this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 JB: Check you pm's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexus Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 Hey Jay, Going to be out in Denver for two weeks around New Year's. Will it still be able to get some bouldering done at Phoenix Mtn near Boulder or will it be drapped with snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 Hey Plexus: I've never been up to Phoenix Mountain, but here's what I know from living here for three years or so. If it snows it will normally render just about everything unclimbable for about 2-3 days, after which you can normally get on rock with southerly exposure if it's warmed up a bit. After that, you'll find snow in shadowy or shaded aspects for an indeterminate amount of time. When I get hard up for some (trad) rock in the winter I usually head to the South Platte, which ranges between 7500 and 8500 feet for the most part, and find that the south facing rock is clear 3-4 days after a snow, if not sooner, while the rest of the place is coated. I suspect that unless we're in the midst of a prolonged cold snap/storm you should be able to get on the boulders at Phoenix mtn. Happy Bouldering. -Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 The biggie will be the Notch Couloir (III AI3 5.5) on Long's Peak here in Colorado. Not one of the Peak's most challenging lines but a pretty stout outing for me. Other than that, it'll be more of the limestone at Shelf, maybe a trad day or two in the South Platte two when the sun is out, and some of the easier ice at Mt. Lincoln and Vail. I may also pay Banks Lake a visit when I come home for a couple weeks at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 -Drury Falls-Whatever comes in at Banks-N. Face Chair-Anything in Canada-The Zodiac, El Cap on Christmas break-Of course-Hyalite Canyon(must)-Fun Backcountry turns Not necessarily in that order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 -lillooet/ fraser canyon/ fraser valley ice -week or two in the rockies over christmas or else red rocks/j tree/queen creek with my buddy doug from so-cal. -something on the n face of cheam if the conditions are right -n face of rideout, ditto -coupe/priest couloir on rexford, ditto. -Shannon Falls, if the blue moon comes out and a big freeze sets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted October 30, 2001 Author Share Posted October 30, 2001 just curious- did the n face of chair ever come in last year? anyone do it? my list so far: Hood s side(yearly tradition) hood leuthold couliar j tree ranier jib ledges banks lake fugs falls, vantage umptanium falls (of course, 15 minutes from the crib) drury several snowboard descents n face chair tooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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