Alpinfox Posted March 10, 2005 Posted March 10, 2005 OHMIGOD A PAGETOP OMIGOD OMIGOD OMIGOD!!!! drytooling {pictures} Looks cool NOLSe. If I was in PDX I'd come check that out with ya. Where at Rocky Butte is that? Quote
John Frieh Posted March 11, 2005 Author Posted March 11, 2005 Where at Rocky Butte is that? Route development is currently occurring throughout Rocky; however mostly on the far end. Individuals interested in route locations should drop me a line or come on out. Quote
ajm Posted March 14, 2005 Posted March 14, 2005 If I can get out of writing term papers, I might be calling for a ride... Quote
John Frieh Posted March 21, 2005 Author Posted March 21, 2005 (edited) Next session is Tuesday March 22th 3:30ish – pump. I know at least one person that can't make this night so I will likely have a second night Wednesday if enough people request it. Please PM me if you are planning on attending/interested (specify which night you would like) and what, if any, gear you need to borrow. Newbies are welcome and encouraged. As always: cell: 541.231.2062 alphanumeric: 888.267.5727 Edited March 21, 2005 by NOLSe Quote
John Frieh Posted March 24, 2005 Author Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) No drytool session the week of March 27th - April 2nd (unless someone else steps up and organizes )... sorry! I'll try to have one the week of April 3rd - 9th. In case you haven't noticed it is staying light out much later these days... time to shake off that winter rust and get in shape for the looming summer! PDXers unite! Edited March 24, 2005 by NOLSe Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted March 26, 2005 Posted March 26, 2005 I have never seen crazier weather out here. One of Wallowa counties best ice climbs is in and fat (phat). I have never seen it climabale due to the fact that it is usally a death trap with avy or scary cornices it is also mostly burried until it is to soft to climb. We have had good freeze/thaw cycles lately and some good warm periods to melt the snow and add to ice. I belive the climb to be a FA...but I am not positive. The climb involves about a 2 hour uphill slog approach and about 400 feet of climbing, 5 or 6 steps with steep snow in between. The biggest step is maybe 40 feet of vertical WI3/4. RBW & I got intimidated on the first step and bailed early season but it looks like it is in much better shape now. I would like a partner to swap leads. My work has been ridicously demanding lately and I have not gotten out much but this is to sweet 'a peach not to go for. I post this offer on this thread because I would really prefer to climb with someone I know or I may top rope solo it myself. The best time for me would be to bivy Monday night and climb at Oh-dark thirty Tuesday morning. I am willing to adjust my schedule for the right partner. The time is upon us because the ice may not last. If you would like to finish your ice season with somthing significant and don't mind the long drive out here please PM me; leave your phone number and I'll call. Cheers, steve Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 It looks like I jinxed it. After several days of delicious cold it rained up high all weekend and then snowed this morning. The ice is gone Never mind Quote
John Frieh Posted April 1, 2005 Author Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) Anybody interested in going this weekend... Saturday or Sunday? Rocky Butte, Horse thief, the gorge, etc... PM me today or if it's later then that give me a call. As always: cell: 541.231.2062 alphanumeric: 888.267.5727 Edited April 1, 2005 by NOLSe Quote
John Frieh Posted April 11, 2005 Author Posted April 11, 2005 Next session will be Tuesday April 11th 3:30ish – pump. McKenzie and I should also be out there Wednesday and Thursday this week (unless Kurt calls me!) so if you are interested in joining us on any of those days give me a shout! Don't forget: you don't need to have anything beyond a pair of boots and some interest... I have extra pons, tools, etc... Also: as I finally chewed my leg off and escaped the clutches of cube farming I will not be surfing the net all day so the best way to get a hold of me is my cell: 541.231.2062. Holla! Quote
John Frieh Posted April 13, 2005 Author Posted April 13, 2005 McKenzie, Ivan and I will be at Rocky starting around 3:30ish on Wednesday... come see how much of a cluster fuck whimper fest drytool leads on trad gear can be... Quote
Chad_A Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 When's the next session? Might want to come out. Quote
John Frieh Posted April 18, 2005 Author Posted April 18, 2005 When's the next session? Might want to come out. Regrettably I will be climbing up north all week so I can't make it out there this week unless the weather turns shitty and I come back early. Ivan knows where all the routes are out there so if you bug him I bet he'd be stoked to show off his mad drytooling skills... magical crampons or not... Hey Ivan! Organize something! Colorado chick, McKenzie and I enjoyed 4 hours of dt goodness in the hail, rain, and mud yesterday Quote
ivan Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 Actually every night this week is bad for me, 'cept Friday, when i hope to be doing something real in the alpine. If anyone's interested in either dting or something more exciting then rock-turbating at rocky snatch, pm me. Quote
John Frieh Posted April 23, 2005 Author Posted April 23, 2005 (edited) Anybody want to drytool Sunday morning (April 24th)? Call me! before & after Edited April 23, 2005 by NOLSe Quote
Chad_A Posted April 24, 2005 Posted April 24, 2005 Damn...wish I would've known sooner. Too late now, but I'll be checking back for something later this week. Wednesday? Quote
John Frieh Posted April 25, 2005 Author Posted April 25, 2005 I should be around to organize one for Thursday night this week... anybody interested? Ivan: can you hold one Wednesday or Tuesday this week? I know Mac can come out... Post something if you think you are going to... From Sunday: Jason (Illini) working the flake Jason (Illini) on 8 stitches Mac on 8 stitches the bitch PS: It is staying light quite late these days... where are all the people who said they would climb once it stayed light out later? Quote
ivan Posted April 26, 2005 Posted April 26, 2005 i'm there thursday. 8 stitches...hmm, interesting route name - i think i only managed 4 or 5 on it meself. Quote
ivan Posted April 28, 2005 Posted April 28, 2005 so anyone coming out to the butte 2night or what? nolse? Quote
John Frieh Posted May 2, 2005 Author Posted May 2, 2005 Anybody want to DT tonight, tomorrow or maybe Wednesday night? Call me: 541-231-2062 Quote
John Frieh Posted May 4, 2005 Author Posted May 4, 2005 Next session will be Tuesday May 10th 3:30ish – pump. Don't forget: you don't need to have anything beyond a pair of boots and some interest... I have extra pons, tools, etc... just let me know! And as it is staying light out plenty late these days you can't use that "I don't climb in the dark" excuse anymore so unless you PDX turds are willing to admit to an American Idol obsession I expect to see more of you out there! 541.231.2062. Holla! Quote
glassgowkiss Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 now that's the spirit. but wny don't you just move up north for the real thing. Quote
John Frieh Posted May 5, 2005 Author Posted May 5, 2005 now that's the spirit. but wny don't you just move up north for the real thing. Would you be willing to show me around? Quote
rbw1966 Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 If nothing else you will learn a handy new assortment of colorful expletives. I'd join you fellas but work has me buried until mid-June. Quote
RJB Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Man that looks fun! As soon as I'm back to working days I'll come check it out! Quote
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