JohnHemlock Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi, I'm junking my job for a year or two to climb and would like to spend May in the NW. I haven't spent any time climbing in the Cascades so was looking for recommendations on routes. I'm fairly comfortable with long, exposed moderate stuff, climbing alpine and water ice 3/4, etc. Will be by myself but will probably try to pick up a partner here and there. I've got WFR certification and have been climbing for 10 years if anyone is interested in hooking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 For climbing recommendations, buy these books: and Keep in mind that based on the lack of snow we've had thus far this year (25% of normal), May this year may be more like July conditions in normal years. For partners, make a post in the CLIMBING PARTNERS forum when it gets closer to May. Where are you coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHemlock Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Thanks! I have volume 1 and have been leafing through it for likely candidates. I live in Colorado and have never made the Cascades a high priority, as there's been plenty to do within a day's drive of here. Not interested in low angle snow slogs or crowded routes and I don't mind a multi-day approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 We have a very thin snowpack this year so the best time to do something may not match the guide book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Not too many crowds anywhere here unless you want to climb Outer Space on a Saturday in spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Outerspace + Spring == Ticks <May> Rainier good W Ridge Forbidden good (couloir wont be melted out yet) Ptarmigan traverse good on skis Spearhead traverse awesome cragging in Leavenworthless as its not too hot yet S Face of Prussik Peak cragging at Index solo the Suplhide on Shuksan </May> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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