John Frieh Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 Not enough rain or slugs John. I do not believe the pics to be authentic. Hey Bill! When are you going to bring those foot fangs out of retirement and join us Quote
ivan Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 don't see anything in my way 2morrow afternoon - i oughta be out round 330. Quote
John Frieh Posted October 4, 2005 Author Posted October 4, 2005 Sweet! Bring a beater rope and some slings if you have some Quote
billcoe Posted October 4, 2005 Posted October 4, 2005 The bulk of the routes are at the far end... on either side of silver bullet. I have recently begun new route development but a wasp's nest put a temporary suspension in my activities John, a heads up for no charge, if we are thinking of the same area: just so you know, the things that look like hundreds of little sticks growing out of the wall right there is Poison Oak. I sprayed it this summer and killed @ 90 percent of it, but between the leaf drop due to cold and the spraying, you can't tell it's poison oak. If you can not touch any of it with bare hands you will be better off. And even then....chop it with tools, keep the face shields down and your fingers crossed. Good luck. No charge for the advice. Wasps nest: try stomping on it with the foot fangs on! Or alternatively - cans of raid are couple of bucks:-) regards; bill Quote
John Frieh Posted October 5, 2005 Author Posted October 5, 2005 I'm so on it with the Raid! Little bastards gonna die! I haven't been touching any of the debris/vegetation with bare hands so I'm in the clear so far but still thanks man! Hope to see you out there or at Stonies And all you planning on attending Wed... give me a shout! So far looks like 3-6 attending Quote
John Frieh Posted October 5, 2005 Author Posted October 5, 2005 Park on Rock Butte Road just before the rock wall starts. Rock wall starts c. 300' past the big dome building. Look for the silver on the right. Google map Cross the road walking into the woods (towards the cliff). You will find a trail. Go right on the trail. You will know you are going the right way if you pass a tunnel that runs under rocky butte road. Continue c. 100' watching for top rope anchors on the left and listen for crampons on rock. Quote
ivan Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 keeping your nose open for the smell of flailing steel on basalt is also helpful Quote
kioti Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 Uploaded some pictures from drytooling last Saturday at the Butte. It was my first time out drytooling, and I had a blast. I'll be out again... soon. Quote
John Frieh Posted October 6, 2005 Author Posted October 6, 2005 5 kids last night! Where were you? Hope to see some more people next Wed! Quote
Blake Posted October 7, 2005 Posted October 7, 2005 that's pretty rad that you guys are working together/sharing gear/getting out and doing this. Nice that two folks can climb with one set of tools. It'll be really nice in winter when all the rock is wet. Where can the Seattle-ites dry-tool? Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 that's pretty rad that you guys are working together/sharing gear/getting out and doing this. PDX: putting the climb in cascadeclimbers.com Next session: 10/12/05 4pm - whenever Make sure to bring a headlamp... the days are getting short so we will likely climb after dark. A thermos of hot something might be in order also. As always let me know if you are coming so I can bring enough top ropes: 541.231.2062 Sidenote: is anyone interested in starting a weekly Mt Hood allnighter climb club thingee? I'd like to start climbing Hood via some route once a week (or bi monthly or something) and start early enough the night before to be up and down and still be back in time for work/whatever the next morning. Shoot me a pm if interested... Quote
ivan Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 that's my b-day so i gotta get drunk instead i used to climb hood at night all the time...i'll be down for that whenever it'll fit my already insane schedule Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 that's my b-day so i gotta get drunk instead Quote
Farrgo Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 i'm gonna try to make it, but i'm coming back from the eastside that day so i might be late? Quote
bigwalling Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Hey I might be down for this hood night thing. Sounds like good training! Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 i'm gonna try to make it, but i'm coming back from the eastside that day so i might be late? No worries... you know where the routes are so just come find us. Anybody else? Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 Hey I might be down for this hood night thing. Sounds like good training! Exactly my idea. I know a lot of people are headed to bigger projects in the spring or just want to be in good shape. I thought a weekly lap up Hood might in order for some cardio in addition to keeping an eye on the every changing rime conditions on I rock. Anybody keen to the idea should shoot me a pm. I'd like to start next week. Quote
John Frieh Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 FYI for those interested... Lewis and Clark have been hosting some great lectures this week. Anyone interested in carpooling or just meeting up give me a shout. If anything you can go for the free food... Meet Yvon Chouinard, A Reception with Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard: DATE: Thursday, October 13, 9:30-10:30 pm Join us at Lewis and Clark College for a reception with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, author of the newly released, “Let My People Go Surfing: the Education of a Reluctant Businessman.” We’ll enjoy light food and non-alcoholic beverages provided by Bon Appetite – Lewis & Clark’s campus service. Chat with Yvon and Robert Ketchum, whose artwork titled “Southwest Alaska: A World of National Parks and Wildlife Refuges,” will be on display in the gallery. A representative from 1% For The Planet will also be on hand. This event will follow Yvon’s keynote speech at 7:30, part of Lewis & Clark’s Symposium on Environmental Affairs in the Templeton Student Center, Council Chamber. It will be held at Lewis and Clark College's Hoffman Gallery for Contemporary Art. The reception is free. For more information, phone Patagonia at 503-525-2552 or Lewis & Clark at 503-768-7626. Quote
billcoe Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Hey I might be down for this hood night thing. Sounds like good training! Exactly my idea. I know a lot of people are headed to bigger projects in the spring or just want to be in good shape. I thought a weekly lap up Hood might in order for some cardio in addition to keeping an eye on the every changing rime conditions on I rock. Anybody keen to the idea should shoot me a pm. I'd like to start next week. _______________________________________________________ Weekly Hood pub club. Nolse, you rock dude! Wow! Awesome idea. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Blake said: Where can the Seattle-ites dry-tool? There is any area up near exit 38 that is detailed in the WA Ice guide. I've been meaning to get up there and try it out. Alas, I just sharpened my tools and pons last weekend too, guess I'll need to do it again before the real ice cometh. Quote
bigwalling Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 I can meet people out at Exit 38 most afternoons if they want to. Not to sport climb tho.. hehehe Quote
DanielHarro Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Nolse, I am up for the Night Assault on Hood, Keep me informed on the details when you get them!! Oh and what night are you veiwing the cassin slide show?? Dainel Quote
John Frieh Posted October 13, 2005 Author Posted October 13, 2005 what night are you veiwing the cassin slide show? Not sure yet... I'll push for Sat but no guarantees. Quote
John Frieh Posted October 13, 2005 Author Posted October 13, 2005 Blake said: Where can the Seattle-ites dry-tool? There is any area up near exit 38 that is detailed in the WA Ice guide. I've been meaning to get up there and try it out. Alas, I just sharpened my tools and pons last weekend too, guess I'll need to do it again before the real ice cometh. All you guys need is a some chunk of rock no one carries about... the closer to Seattle the better... the more time climbing and the less time driving for training nights is key! Also as your skill set improves look for steeper stuff... it will only help. Even more important then that is you need a core group of motivated individuals that want to be there on a weekly basis. Even if it is just 2 or 3 people as long as you guys are meeting weekly you will build the momentum needed to get a weely climb night established. I know trekandclime, Ade, Alpinedave and some other dudes went a few times last year... see if they are interested in starting one up. Good luck! Quote
John Frieh Posted October 13, 2005 Author Posted October 13, 2005 Pics from 10/12. Where were you? At home watching America's next top model? Martha Stewart Apprentice? Get yer to DT night! Anybody is welcome! Hope so see some more fresh blood next week as well as the regular crew Team PDX! Tim isn't registered with cc.com but he made it out LCM's first time ever dting Daniel Harro sans leashes masternate32 trying to keep his feet on Quote
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