Stephen_Ramsey Posted July 30, 2003 Posted July 30, 2003 Does anyone have information about the present (or recent) conditions on the Baker North Ridge, and the approach across the Roosevelt & Coleman glaciers? Thanks, Steve Quote
Necronomicon Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 I'd say it's pretty impossible right now. Better to stay home. Quote
Scourge Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 Stephen_Ramsey said: Does anyone have information about the present (or recent) conditions on the Baker North Ridge, and the approach across the Roosevelt & Coleman glaciers? Bring rope for glacier travel. Conditions constantly change in the mountains for your information. I understand if you're a "newbie", but if you are not, why are you asking such a stupid question? Just go do it, it's not that difficult. Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 Scourge said: Stephen_Ramsey said: Does anyone have information about the present (or recent) conditions on the Baker North Ridge, and the approach across the Roosevelt & Coleman glaciers? Bring rope for glacier travel. Conditions constantly change in the mountains for your information. I understand if you're a "newbie", but if you are not, why are you asking such a stupid question? Just go do it, it's not that difficult. howdy ho! mabe he is wondering how much maze-navigation he is gonna have to do... probably important in determining time of departure eh there cheif? Quote
climberchris01 Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 I know one of the rangers up there who was going to go do it this morning so when he gets back I'll get the beta and post it. they still thought it would be fine, a little more difficult that in june but still passable. Quote
cracked Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Crazy Jeff recently climbed it in socks and a speedo. I think he took a whippet, too. Quote
KCClimber Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Conditions are great. Did it Yesterday. Little route-finding to get to base but then in awesome conditions. Quote
ryland_moore Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 So when are we going to hit the North Ridge of Baker? Interested? Quote
KCClimber Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Oh Yeah! The variation start(Couloir that is not the N. Ridge proper) is in great shape too! Quote
skykilo Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 cracked said: Crazy Jeff recently climbed it in socks and a speedo. I think he took a whippet, too. Speaking of Crazy_Jeff, he and I climbed North Ridge yesterday. The hard part is getting to it. I'd recommend approaching via Skyline Divide to avoid crossing the Coleman Glacier now, or just find a more efficient way through than we retards did. Pictures and more thorough description: http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/NorthRidge/NorthRidge.html Quote
Sphinx Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 You guys are really fucking stupid. That's a compliment. Quote
Stephen_Ramsey Posted August 28, 2003 Author Posted August 28, 2003 (edited) Nice trip report and climb! Edited August 28, 2003 by Stephen_Ramsey Quote
JoshK Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 Wow, you guys managed to make that about as epic as possible! Quote
Crazy_Jeff Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 Sphinx said: You guys are really fucking stupid. That's a compliment. That's not just how I climb. That's how I live my whole life. Quote
cracked Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 Crazy_Jeff said: Sphinx said: You guys are really fucking stupid. That's a compliment. That's not just how I climb. That's how I live my whole life. You guys should taken me along! Arrggh! Quote
erik Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 maybe if you were looking for cluster fuck practice your approach to the peak would make sense. but it doesnt. sound skills in route finding and decision making are paramount in safe mountain travel! Quote
skykilo Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 Erik- Thanks for the pointers. Next time I feel like doing something stupid, I'll ask baby Jesus for guidance. Didn't I recommend approaching via Skyline Divide? Quote
Crazy_Jeff Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 erik said: maybe if you were looking for cluster fuck practice your approach to the peak would make sense. but it doesnt. sound skills in route finding and decision making are paramount in safe mountain travel! yes... paramount in "safe" mountain travel. But if you're so concerned about being safe, just stay home and beat off on your couch. If there's no risk, it's a hike, not a climb. And next time I'm looking for cluster fuck practice, I'll do what I always do... head over to your mom's house. Quote
erik Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 kewl jeff! ill let her know you are on your way over. and by the way she told me to let you know that maybe those size enchancements pills you have been dreaming about would be a good idea. and your funny, i wish i could stay home and wack it, but alas i have yet to climb all the mtns i desire this year. risk can be mitigated to help increase your odds of success and survival, apprently you care little for both. Quote
JoshK Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 Crazy_Jeff said: yes... paramount in "safe" mountain travel. But if you're so concerned about being safe, just stay home and beat off on your couch. If there's no risk, it's a hike, not a climb. OK, honestly, while it's fair to say their is always risk, I'd have to agree that crossing a heavily crevassed glacier with obvious risks instead of simply going another, easier way to your route, is just stupid. I wasn't there and don't know what happened, so who knows if this was the case or not. Quote
skykilo Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 What happened? Who cares? Really, I didn't think crossing the glacier was that bad, it was just time consuming. Would you have tucked tail? That would be OK, I wouldn't pass any judgement on you. I saw it as an obstacle that could be overcome, and continued. Maybe next time I'll approach another way. I thought there might be an all right path across the Coleman. Seems like we were a little too late for that. Next time I come up with a stupid plan, just don't come with me, OK? Now I've made it painfully obvious how stupid it would be to do the North Ridge this way right now. I just had to find out. I do this so other people can shake their heads. People like to do that. I love you guys! Quote
JoshK Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 I probably would have done the same thing, FWIW. You were already out there, and it certainly doesn't seem like you took any sort of horrible risk. I'm not sure Jeff's comments towards erik were really called for, but I guess that's the nature of this site. For one thing, it certainly made your pictures from the approach much more interesting. I was on it in June and can't believe how much different it looks. Quote
cracked Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 skykilo said: What happened? Who cares? Really, I didn't think crossing the glacier was that bad, it was just time consuming. Would you have tucked tail? That would be OK, I wouldn't pass any judgement on you. I saw it as an obstacle that could be overcome, and continued. Maybe next time I'll approach another way. I thought there might be an all right path across the Coleman. Seems like we were a little too late for that. Next time I come up with a stupid plan, just don't come with me, OK? Now I've made it painfully obvious how stupid it would be to do the North Ridge this way right now. I just had to find out. I do this so other people can shake their heads. People like to do that. I love you guys! Sky, this is cc.com. Just respond with a . Quote
skykilo Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 (edited) Paul, what fun would that be? Oh, Josh, I just noticed your post. Ah ha, that's what I thought! Of course Jeff's comments are ridiculous. Jeff in real life is like Trask on cc.com, maybe worse. Edited August 29, 2003 by skykilo Quote
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