selkirk Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Would anyone be interested in putting together a Multi-pitch day for the Newbies this Saturday? (Weather permitting of course) I was thinking either easy alpine (Das Toof, or something similar) or possibly some the Index or Leavenworth moderate multipitch routes (Great Northern Slab, R&D, Saber, Midway?). I could certainly lead one rope. Any takers to either lead or follow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Sniff Sniff.... Do I smell a Mountainears outing? How about taking one or two newbies out rather than the whole gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 Works for me. Or if there's enough interest there's no reason not to utilize a few different areas. 1 or 2 at Castle Rock, 1 or 2 at GNS, etc, etc.. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Are you bringin the masking tape for helmets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 I hadn't planned on it. But if you just don't feel right without your nametag, I can bring a roll of tape, and maybe a sharpie for your t-shirt tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowByrd Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Heya Sellkirk...we've already talked about this and you know I'm in Anybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPOly Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I would absolutely love to get in on this as a highly competent noob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezyD Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I'd be there in a flash if I wasn't heading out of town. Keep me posted on any other trips you put together! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hey selkirk, I might be up helping out taking some newbies out for a day outing. I would say try to pick an area that has a least a couple of easy routes nearby that way it doesn't become some Mountie fest. So Castle is good here are several easy climbs there, Eerie but I haven't been there, Concord and Lib Bell NF route and Beckey route, or GNS like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 The newbies haven't yet been tested on their scrambling skills. Someone ought to take them on something with a fair amount of third class on it to see how they'll do. Beckey Route would be a challenge if they haven't done any scrambling before. I'm sure they will all do fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 tested on their scrambling skills... jeeezus... You haven't been tested on your "how to not treat everything like a mountainears class" skills either, but we let you post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 The newbies haven't yet been tested on their scrambling skills. Someone ought to take them on something with a fair amount of third class on it to see how they'll do. Beckey Route would be a challenge if they haven't done any scrambling before. I'm sure they will all do fine though. Your fuckin joking right or you are a joke? Newbies if you can hike you can scramble. No tests none of that shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 (edited) WA Pass would be a great area: Beckey Route on Lib Bell, North Arete on SEWS, North Face (?) on Kangaroo Temple Boving Route on SEWS... A more adventurous n00b might even have fun following on Cutthroat SEB. I've been to Erie a few times and I don't think that it has a lot of trad. I could be wrong, though. Mostly just TR'ed faces and a few bolted routes. I have a n00b friend who followed the West Ridge of Prusik last week. His only other trad climb was a trip up R&D. HE had a great time. Spring ropeup goes alpine? Edited August 26, 2004 by fenderfour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowByrd Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 We're going to Vantage because its dry and has something for everyone. Leaving Friday sometime and staying at least overnight. Please PM either Sellkirk, Myself, or Dryad for details. All are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Ah yes, Vantage is so well known for its multipitch sport scrambling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 WA Pass would be a great area: Beckey Route on Lib Bell, North Arete on SEWS, North Face (?) on Kangaroo Temple Boving Route on SEWS... A more adventurous n00b might even have fun following on Cutthroat SEB. Oh yes, the Boving Route on SEWS: wet runout 5.10+, sounds perfect for a beginner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowByrd Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 so we shouldn't go to Vantage then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 snowbyrd, how did you decide to go to vantage? if you just want some nice weather and some moderate climbs, vantage will fit the bill. However, as the title of this thread suggests, you want to do some multipitch climbing, why would you choose vantage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 Washington Pass area may be a bit much right now. I know SnowByrd's only been toproping so far and has only Rappeled once or twice. Besides i'm heading up there monday morning anyway Right now I think the plan should still be Leavenworth hoping to hit R&D, and/or Castle in the morning and maybe alittle single pitch in the afternoon. If the weather is nasty in the morning we'll head to Vantage, unless we have someone along who knows the Index. Right now were sitting at 3, If you want to join us Ken, that would be great, even out the rope teams or allow another newbie or 2 to come along. Weather Report right now for Saturday is Leavenworth: hi 75, 20% chance of showers Index: hi 65, partly sunny but should be dry Vantage: hi 75-80, mostly sunny, dry If your interested PM for final details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowByrd Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 True True! Simona said Vantage so I thought that was the plan. The weather looks good for both places and Vantage was the backup plan. I don't know either place and I think the idea here was to get in some mulit pitch climbs and possibly learn a bit about Trad? Sellkirk is in charge....so is it Leavenworth fer sure then? We need to plan to get a camp spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 The newbies haven't yet been tested on their scrambling skills. Someone ought to take them on something with a fair amount of third class on it to see how they'll do. Beckey Route would be a challenge if they haven't done any scrambling before. I'm sure they will all do fine though. Your fuckin joking right or you are a joke? Newbies if you can hike you can scramble. No tests none of that shite. This isn't what the current week's outing is all about, perhaps, but whether or not it is to be "tested," I'll say that back when I was a pup I took a one-day class from Exum Mountain Guides (just about the only rock-climbing instruction I ever had), and one of the most valuable parts of that class was indeed some instruction about scrambling. There is a lot to learn about body mechanics, energy conservation, evaluating vertical exposure vs. fall potential, party management, etc., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 Yeah, I think we start in Leavenworth at least. If it's too wet to climb then we head to Vantage. It should only cost us an hour or so. Vantage just isn't as well suited to what were after. If Dryad and the Brits can head up early and grab a spot at Eightmile that would be perfect. If were blessed i'm thinking R&D in the morning, then either top-roping or ground school stuff in the afternoon. Would the two brits be interested in toproping? I've got an extra harness and if someone can pick up 15 or 20 ft webbing I can rig another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Scrambling Class!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 might be kinda hot.......... TODAY...PARTLY CLOUDY... ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS IN THE MORNING...BECOMING A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S TO MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT. TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS NEAR 50... SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH. FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY... HIGHS IN THE MID 70S TO LOWER 80S SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH. FRIDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS NEAR 50... SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH. SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY... HIGHS AROUND 80... SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SATURDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY... LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO MID 50S SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY... HIGHS IN THE 70S TO MID 80S. LOWS IN THE 40S TO UPPER 50S. Also keep in mind that concert trafic and campers could be a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowByrd Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I'm sure they'd love to. Do they need climbing shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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