D-dog Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 Hey all, question for grizzled veterans of the scene (I've been climbing in the PNW for 12 years or so, but I don't consider myself a true veteran just yet). What is the biggest, steepest big wall in the PNW? Something bigger (and steeper) than Liberty Bell. Something along the lines of Tower Rock, only bigger. Something truly, truly. . . uh, big! I've heard rumor of a 2000+ foot face somewhere in the wildlands but try as I might no luck in pinning that rumor down. Any suggestions? Peace, D-d0g Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 Try both Norwegian Buttresses on the Main peak of Index. After you do those let us know Quote
Matt Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 http://www.stanford.edu/~clint/squirecw/sqmid.jpg http://www.cands.net/ You really gotta wonder what's in there. [ 05-31-2002, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: Matt ] Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 I am helping out matt... This is not Mt Index North or South Norwegian Buttresses. [ 05-31-2002, 01:17 PM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ] Quote
erik Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 BARNEY'S RUBBLE SURE DOES LOOK BIG FROM THE TOP OD SNOW CREEK DOESNT IT!! Quote
Matt_Anderson Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 If you're looking for base jumping purposes, the N and NE faces of Baring (main face and dolomite tower) should do you fine ('course, what do I know? I'm not a base jumper?). Anyway, Dolomite has a 1500 foot primarily overhanging drop combined with about 1500 feet of slab below it. The main face is similar. There's a hike up the back side. matt [ 05-31-2002, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: Matt Anderson ] Quote
D-dog Posted May 31, 2002 Author Posted May 31, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I am helping out matt... This is not Mt Index North or South Norwegian Buttresses. Ok, that's certainly quite big. Is that main buttress there steep, i.e. vertical? Hard to tell from the angle. Peace, D-d0g Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 You base jump after climbing a North Norwegian of Mt Index buttress I want to watch. Grade 5 or 6 wall with much aid and overhangs there That there be Squire Creek Wall. Quote
erik Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 NO IT IS A GIANT SLAB. I WOULDNT JUMP OFF OF IT IF I WERE YOU.... BARING OR INDEX PROB YOUR BEST BETS. OR THE LIBERTY GROUP... DIDNT SOME GUY JUMP OFF THAT AND GET FAWKED??? Quote
MountainMan Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 You might look at Goldenhorn peak in the NCNP. Its sheer and large. It looks like a hell of a climb though (other than the walkup approach). Be safe. [ 05-31-2002, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: MountainMan ] Quote
D-dog Posted May 31, 2002 Author Posted May 31, 2002 Thanks all. Here's a recap: 1. Liberty Bell has been jumped but is a very bad jump. Not consistently steep enough - trust me. 2. Baring has been jumped and is a super jump, perhaps one of the best in the country outside of the Valley. It is about 900 feet to impact but much of the lower flank can likely be out-tracked in freefall. 3. Norwegian Buttress @ Index 4. Squire Creek Wall 5. Goldenhorn Peak Anyone have pointers to photos of the above? Peace, D-d0g ps: yes, the big building in the photo has been jumped, but not by me. Quote
Thinker Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 Squamish http://www.cragx.com/articles/issue14/squamish/uni_wall.htm Quote
MountainMan Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 I don't know if you'll find any pics of Goldenhorn peak on the net .. I have some from my ascent, but they are on film .. not in .jpg format. I don't know anything about base jumping, so I can't tell you if it's doable ... all I can say is its definitely sheer. Quote
dberdinka Posted May 31, 2002 Posted May 31, 2002 E Face of Mox Peak is BIG (2000+' ?), obscure, probably chossy and probably unclimbed. Post a TR when you're done. Quote
MountainMan Posted June 1, 2002 Posted June 1, 2002 lol ^^^^ yeah id be interested in that TR on the E Face of twin spires too. [ 05-31-2002, 06:08 PM: Message edited by: MountainMan ] Quote
D-dog Posted June 1, 2002 Author Posted June 1, 2002 quote: Originally posted by MountainMan: lol ^^^^ yeah id be interested in that TR on the E Face of twin spires too. I'm poking around for info online even as we speak. Sounds like a duly epic project, and quite fun. Anyone ever seen a photo of the E face? Vertical at the top? Oh, this summer is going to be so much fun it almost hurts - I think I'll wear Becky out before November rolls around Peace, D-d0g Quote
MountainMan Posted June 1, 2002 Posted June 1, 2002 Twin Spires AKA Mox Peaks has some of the toughest ascent routes in the cascades ... plus an approach. Just make sure u bring back some nice photos for us ... be safe. Quote
Dru Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 Bear North Face, The Diamond, overhanging.... Chief was BASEd jumping off the Prow wall above S gully.... you glide out over the Apron when your chute opens... Whatabout the Crooked River bridge near Smith Rocks? Quote
D-dog Posted June 3, 2002 Author Posted June 3, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: Bear North Face, The Diamond, overhanging.... Chief was BASEd jumping off the Prow wall above S gully.... you glide out over the Apron when your chute opens... Whatabout the Crooked River bridge near Smith Rocks? Yes, I believe the Chief has been jumped a number of times. The power lines down at the bottom are an obstacle that prevents anyone from doing a long delay. I wonder if the University Wall (as someone else mentioned) might not be a good jump. Been years since I was up there back before Croft's spectacular line was put up. The Crooked River bridge down by Terrebone has been jumped. Pretty bad landing area, unless you are willing to get wet in the river. Money Face has been jumped, as has Picnic Lunch wall. The Diamond (on Long's Peak, in Colorado) has been jumped numerous times, and looks like a beautiful one with a long canopy ride at the bottom. I think it will be a spectacular wingsuit jump for sure. Peace, D-d0g Quote
D-dog Posted June 3, 2002 Author Posted June 3, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: The Diamond on Bear Mountain is the overhanging 2000 foot headwall above the ice couloir and east of the North Buttress, not some silly 1000 foot wall on some Colorado rubble heap <flips frantically through Beckey. . . > AHA! Page 122. . . "The mountain's North Face has a wide reputation: the direct wall is c. 2,500 ft in height, with the final portion overhanging." BINGO! <wags tail wildly> Peace + love, D-d0g Quote
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