Bug Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Chatter Creek looks good for a large group. There are plenty of tent sites, a few open tables, and one shelter with a table and fireplace. The trees are big and the area is way up the canyon so expect some cold nights and mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Lookin' forward to it! Â Are there some good walls and boulders up that way? The guide I have does not go up that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 THere is one big boulder in the middle of the ste but it is mossy and damp. Probably a few good boulder problems somewhere on it. It is big. Otherwise, what I saw where a few good looking smaller crags here and there a little ways up the hill. There could be some stuff closer. The road is pretty closed in for the most part. It would take some exploring. Maybe we can have some kids put up a few FA's and name them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 I put one pic up in the Washington section of this gallery. My modem is slow. I will put up another or two tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Does anyone know if there is a guide book or source that covers the area that far up the canyon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Buehler.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Billygoat said: Does anyone know if there is a guide book or source that covers the area that far up the canyon? not any this kid knows about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 So now that we are getting closer, who is still interested? My son and I will be there. WHO else? For kids sake, please leave the spray out of this thread and keep it simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Unfortunately my two kids and I are out for this one (9/6-9/7 right?)...it's not "my weekend". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 Bug and two larvae will show. No DEET please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I am reminded of a skit on saturday night live where will farrell sits in the bleachers at a sons little league game, drinking beer and screaming at his kid. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillweasel Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I am still in for sure with my daughter. highly likely that GF and her two kids may come, as well. Â looking forward to fun, fun, fun. Â -hw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 There are a couple more pics up in the Washington State gallery. Two from Chatter Creek and another from the swimming hole on the Wenachee reiver. Definately stop and swim coming or going. There are a lot of great places to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leejams Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I am still in. Sounds like fun. First day of school and first camping trip in one week. Damn, sure grow fast don't they. Not sure where that campground is though. Is anyone bringing one of those full body kid harnesses just in case I can get him to give it a shot (he's 3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Still in! Another family may come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hey, anyone know whether we can have fires at our campsites (in rings I suppose) and or in the group shelter? I am wondering whether I should bring some firewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 28, 2003 Author Share Posted August 28, 2003 Leavenworth Ranger District  Glenn Hoffman, District Ranger 600 Sherbourne Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-6977 (509) 548-4067 (Voice/TTY) Fax: (509) 548-5817  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 I imagine setting up a few top ropes in the 5.2 to 5.7 range. Anyone know a really good place that has multiple top ropes close together? I don't know the good kid friendly places up the icicle. It would be good to post where we think we'll be climbing for Sat and Sun for those who might want to show up for just the day. Also, I'm not opposed to doing a regular pitch or 2 pitch climb with my kid but obviously it would need to be with another parent kid because I aint gonna let my 8 year old belay me on lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 When is the bug fest? I think I understood this being on the weekend of September 7-8th - True? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 28, 2003 Author Share Posted August 28, 2003 Barney's Rubble is good if it isn't already overrun. Another option might be to have someone take the kids Sat AM, another person Sat Evening (cool weather), Another Sun Am etc. During the heat of the day, we might want to be in the Wenatchee river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 kitten said: When is the bug fest? I think I understood this being on the weekend of September 7-8th - True? Â September 6 and 7 is sat and sun. I will plan on showing up Friday night probably. I hope you can make it! If I understand right, Chatter Creek is reserved for us. Bug and Hillweasle and I seem to be the 3 behind this. We really hope this attracts anyone who has kids to show up. It could be a good event for those who have spouses that "dabble" in climbing too. My wife plans on coming and she's a dabbler. Â I might bring bikes and swimming stuff too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillweasel Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 kitten,,  "bug-fest" campsite is scheduled from 3pm Friday Sept, 5th until 2pm Sunday, Sept. 7th.  Billygoat,,  here is a link to the services available at this site. (I have never tried this adding attachments thing so we will see if it works)  Click on Amenities from that page,  Anyway, it looks like there are fire rings and a fireplace in the covered shelter. so bring that wood. don't know if there is a camp maven on-site to sell us some.  http://www.reserveusa.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/wa/chat/newindex.html   local number for other questions is (509) 548-6816.  I am real jazzed up for a good time.  See ya.  -hw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 I noticed under "amenities nearby" there is "Rock Hanging". We're not gonna lynch the kids are we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted August 28, 2003 Author Share Posted August 28, 2003 And no RV's over 22 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillweasel Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 "rock hanging" ?????  what ??? you don't have any rock hangings on the wall at your house?  you may also note that they clearly state that;  "this is not intended to be an all-inclusive list"  therefore, there could be these amenities....  garbage vaulting toilet rings tent watching (also at the park)   opps ... the thread is starting to drift. Now, where is a moderator when you need one?  Later.  -hw     Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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