icegirl Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 (edited) It has been decided! We are headed to the Far Side, at Exit 38! Trailhead at 3pm. We will be heading up to "Gritscone" But show up as your schedule allows, we will be there all afternoon/evening... http://www.northbendrock.com/Directions/index.htm http://www.northbendrock.com/FarSide/default.htm http://www.northbendrock.com/Directions/FarSideParkingArea.htm Remember, this is for all you newbie girls, basic skills are all that will be needed (how to get into your harness, shoes, tie in, belay) We will be doing all the rope set up (leading, anchors, etc) and take down. You will not be judged on your knowledge or ability. We are not going to require you to pass any tests. Consider it like a Stone Gardens climbing party. Unless you want to do more (or have the skillset to do more) all you are gonna do is climb climb climb... Although we are not going to the "coolest" places in washington, we are attempting to go to places that have a good number of climbs in the 5.6-5.9 range, so that everyone can get in more than one or two climbs. Bring: climbing shoes, harness, chalkbag, water munchies, helmet would be nice, Good shoes to do the short hike up in (sandles don't quite cut it). Mosq repellent Headlight or flashlight Some warmer clothes, as the sun goes down rather quick when it goes down. As always, PM or email me with any questions ljjames(@)mac(dot)com Edited July 26, 2004 by icegirl
catbirdseat Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 Gritscone is a very good choice. The only thing I might add is to bring a tarp to put your gear on. There is a lot of pine duff that will get all over everything. You might want to bring a nylon brush to clean your shoes before setting off. This is a good place to learn to lead. It is very safe. Have fun girls.
Kitergal Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 I'll be there! Probably not until late though...I won't be able to break free from the office until 5pm! Brianna- you still wanna ride...even if I get there that late? Sorry, but have a massive meeting that day! -M
icegirl Posted July 26, 2004 Author Posted July 26, 2004 (edited) We will be there! If not at Gritscone, then at Squishy Bell - Interstate Park area... (all on the map) Edited July 26, 2004 by icegirl
SnowByrd Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 I'll be there as well..probably after 4:00. Can someone give me a ride back to Issaquah? I have to loan out my car.
icegirl Posted July 27, 2004 Author Posted July 27, 2004 I'm sure someone will be able.. .Don't let that stop you
BreezyD Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Nina - I can get you back to Issaquah, no worries. B
Kitergal Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 I drive through issaquah on my way home...so I can give ya a ride also! -M that is...if I find ya'all!!
SnowByrd Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Hey...I get to keep my car The next load of visiting Brits doesn't get in until almost 11... Thanks though! Did you guys go out for mango margaritas after the climb last week?
selkirk Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 You give you car away to random visiting Brits? Are you worried about them driving on the wrong side of the road?
SnowByrd Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 no, i loan my car to my roommate since its his friends who are visiting...he's a Brit too but he's got a drivers license. I just wasn't gonna give up climbing to go pick them up...they can either wait for me or get a shuttle. There was a misunderstanding as to their arrival time so it'll work out fine..they get in at 11:30 p.m. are you okay with that plan?
selkirk Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Woohoo. I must have gotten a promotion. I don't think anyone's ever cleared plans with me before!
icegirl Posted July 28, 2004 Author Posted July 28, 2004 Hope you ladies brought your harnesses, and shoes to work! See ya there! 3pm-ish, trailhead for "the far side", Exit 38
BreezyD Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Anyone need wheels? I am leaving from downtown Seattle between 4 and 4:30 to get out to the Far Side .... anyone wanting to go and carpool - shoot me a PM and we can coordinate. I love Wednesdays now.
Kitergal Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Yes Wednesdays are FUN!!! -M Can we drink afterwards this time?? PUULLEEEZZZZ!!
icegirl Posted July 29, 2004 Author Posted July 29, 2004 WOW! all I can say is WOW! Thanks again ladies for making it one of the funnest (and funniest) climbing outings yet! Does it get better?! Keep showing up and I'll bet it does!!! Pictures soon! CBS, thanks for the hat tip to Gritscone, it was a blast!!!!
Kitergal Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 Can we re-name this to the double D's?? HA HA HA HA !!! -M
minx Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 double Ds? i'm in! hey ice girl-- hows the post fire remodel coming? i might make it to one of the next couple weeks. if i do we can bbq at my place after. i've got frozen mangos and a working blender. someone else bring the tequila!
selkirk Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 ooooooh margaritas....... Why isn't there a tongue hanging out drooling graemlin? Has anyone ever had Huckleberry Margarita's? Nothing else even comes close! Just don't get it on the carpet, i've seen that stuff stain linoleum.
catbirdseat Posted July 29, 2004 Posted July 29, 2004 I would suggest that at this point in time, icegirl, you need to expose your proteges to trad climbing. They need to learn how to clean gear, that is follow on trad routes. For this I suggest Exit 32. You'll need about two or three trad leaders. There are about two or three easy trad routes there. After that, you'll need to go to Leavenworth.
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