SnowByrd Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 I've managed to round up 3 more people.... Dave Kitchell (my coworker) and his kids (neither have climbed before) Paul Kitchell Age 12 Anne Kitchell Age 8 I'm still working on the 'down south' group...no commitment there yet though.
hohm Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 OK, my 15 yo son and I are in....see you there!
SnowByrd Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 may be able to make it w/ wife and kids... Whoo hoo! Another girl
RuMR Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 another woman and her son are also interested in going...should i make another reservation? Bug, how many folks can fit on the site you reserved?
Bug Posted September 13, 2004 Author Posted September 13, 2004 I think we have 12 cars paid for. After that, the price goes up alittle (if they check). All are welcome. I think my 10 yr old nephew and 9 yr old niece are coming too.
RuMR Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 schweet...i'll cover my portion plus extra if it goes up... gonna be a dope weekend!
Bug Posted September 13, 2004 Author Posted September 13, 2004 Gear up kids! Does anyone have a full sized griddle we ccan use to crank out pancakes in the morning? I will bring my two burner propane stove and I'm sure there will be others. I'll bring a big bag of Krusteaz mix. Let's have eggs and bacon too. That'll fuel em up for the long term better than empty carbs. We ran a little short of water last time too. Bring lots of water bottles/bags. Chatter Creek is way up the canyon. It could be cold so bring warm clothes. I will have a huge tarp or two. Some extra cord would be handy to tie it up.
SnowByrd Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 (edited) I do! have a griddle that is...itcame with my 2 burner propane stove. I'll bring a couple of 5 gallon water thingys and a couple of extra sleeping bags for stragglers should we need them. We've had a wave of disappearing tent poles hit my house so I'm afraid that I only have one 3 man tent available....but I'll bring beer, OJ, and eggs. I'll also have Morning Star breakfast patties available. Somebody else got bacon? I also have a rope and draws now All I need to do is learn how to lead. Do we need extra ropes? I cna dig up another one as well. Lets take a climbing inventory check. Nina = 1 adult small harness Size 34 shoes 2 ropes (1 dry 60 and 1 nondry 60) Adult ex small harness Kids shoes 12 draws (sorry, no rack yet) I can get my hands on more stuff if we need it but thats what I've got to share at the moment. Can we go today? Gawd its beautiful out there! Edited September 14, 2004 by SnowByrd
Bug Posted September 14, 2004 Author Posted September 14, 2004 I recommend not bringing more than one rope apiece. Leave the best one at home since we will be top-roping everything. I'd hate to see someone get ripped off at the road. I will have one rope, rack, slingage, a couple L harnesses, one XS harness, A couple pairs of smaller shoes.
SnowByrd Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 I recommend not bringing more than one rope apiece. Leave the best one at home since we will be top-roping everything. I'd hate to see someone get ripped off at the road. I will have one rope, rack, slingage, a couple L harnesses, one XS harness, A couple pairs of smaller shoes. Okay. I'm dieing to get out and try me new rope out though. I'll only birng one.
Billygoat Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 We are going to go anyways and see for ourselves. If the rain is really bad then we'll come home or do somethng else. At any rate we will have to all chip in and pay for the campground. Unless they give money back for bad weather... Cross your fingerz
Bug Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 It looks questionable but the east side is not as drizzly as the west side. Cances are we will have a big fire and hang out. Maybe take a trip to Peshastin where it rains considerably less than Icicle. At any rate, I am going with full rain gear and tarps and tents and hot chocolate. Or there is always Walmart.... FRIDAY A 70 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S TO LOWER 70S. WIND SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH ON THE RIDGE TOPS. FRIDAY NIGHT A 60 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. SATURDAY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S TO MID 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 60 PERCENT. SATURDAY NIGHT A 60 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. SUNDAY MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.
Billygoat Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 I'll bring some firewood. Is the ban off...?
Bug Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 Wood is plentiful up the bridge creek road. I'll bring a saw.
SnowByrd Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 Can they climb at Vantage? I've never been there.
chucK Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 Vantage would be a poor choice of places to bring kids, especially smaller ones. Too much rockfall.
David_Parker Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Is there a rock gym in 11worth? Please don't shoot me for asking!
hohm Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 There is a rock gym in Leavenworth.....its called the Icicle Canyon.....or you can drive to Wenatchee, where there is real plastic pulling.
Bug Posted September 16, 2004 Author Posted September 16, 2004 Don't bail now. The kids will still have a blast. Just bring a couple extra pairs of clothes.
Billygoat Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 we're coming! Prolly gonna be sweet Indian Summer type w/e....
SnowByrd Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Don't bail now. The kids will still have a blast. Just bring a couple extra pairs of clothes. We're definitely NOT bailing...we're bringing bikes and fishin poles though, just in case
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