lunger Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 nice work j. it goes in about ~2 hours to half a day (w/ postholio), and there are options for climbing/downclimbing--which is nice if you want to stay outta others' line of fire. (though many here would prob. recommend a weekday to avoid gapers.) there's also a less-exposed descent to downclimb if the prospect of reversing the catwalk daunts. have fun! Quote
chucK Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Though I refuse to advocate soloing, the way down the N ridge of the Tooth is a bit easier, and is a good alternative if you are comfortable on 4th class. I have not car-car'd the Tooth in under 2 hours. Quote
lunger Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 yup, echo chucK's words, i don't advocate soloing w/o qualifiers; it's serious shite. however, if you are keen, descending an easier route is the safer way to go. Quote
A7U Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 JGowans said:My buddy (the ponytailed dude) is gonna call her. His name's Ken. Ken Hahn? Quote
Peter_Puget Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Ok I’ll admit it I have never climbed the Tooth, never been up close to it but I can’t help wonder if people climb all over the thing. From the picture it looks like there is a lot of rock. Is it all easy? Are there steeper sections that could be climbed? Is the rock crap? (like Guye peak) Inquiring minds want to know! PP Quote
catbirdseat Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Gary_Yngve said: JGowans said: Ha!!! One of those hexes was so big it could have plugged Pineapple pass. Or Trask's ass. For crying out lough. He said it was a BIG hex, but it wasn't THAT big. Quote
erik Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Peter_Puget said: Ok I’ll admit it I have never climbed the Tooth, never been up close to it but I can’t help wonder if people climb all over the thing. From the picture it looks like there is a lot of rock. Is it all easy? Are there steeper sections that could be climbed? Is the rock crap? (like Guye peak) Inquiring minds want to know! PP hey pete ive never done it either...we should plan an expedition the east face is pretty steep. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Ya Erik but would it be an FA? That's the only way we'll find a sponser. Seriously why isnt there a million different routes up the thing? Is it ine big rubble pile? Quote
Peter_Puget Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 Are you saying it is granite? Snoqualmie granite rules! I must say I have trouble believing the Tooth is granite. There are lots of cool granite crags around Snoqualmie though. Quote
JGowans Posted May 15, 2003 Author Posted May 15, 2003 Peter_Puget said: Are you saying it is granite? Snoqualmie granite rules! I must say I have trouble believing the Tooth is granite. There are lots of cool granite crags around Snoqualmie though. The finest granite bud. Enjoy. Quote
eric8 Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 The east face is 5.8 or 5.9. Theres a suppose to be a 10a handcrack to the climbers left of the standard route. I sure someone here has done it. Quote
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