Kraken Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 (edited) Hey everyone. I'm a lifelong Washingtonian who left the state to attend college in Alaska after graduating HS in 2003. I've discovered the wonders of hte outdoors up here including ice climbing. This is my first season and I'm already leading WI4s and have all the gear (including a sexy pair of vipers!) Anyways, I'm coming down to WA for two weeks for spring break and want to continue climbing ice. I've scoured google and the web, searched for that book "Washington Ice: A climbing guide" everywhere, but can't find it. I will be in my hometown of bremerton in Kitsap County on the peninsula. I'm willing to drive a few hours for a weekend of ice. I've heard that I-90 has some good climbs, baker, etc. I was thinking over the pass in the columbia valley, i've heard there is spectacular ice there. Considering that this winter has been quite warm, i'm skeptical of the amount of ice anywhere near the puget sound. I've just really got to do some climbing when i'm down in my old home, and i want suggestions. There aren't a whole lot of resources online that i've been able to find, and any input would be GREATLY appriciated. I'm a solid climber and, if you are looking for a partner for a weekend or a day...anything, let me know. Hell, maybe I can even return the favor if anyone ever comes to Alaska Edited February 22, 2005 by Clintoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 When is your spring break? Even in a stellar year, the ice in Washington is fast disappearing by the last week of Feb or first week of March. This is not a stellar year. The ice in Banff typically lasts about 2 weeks longer: third week or March or so is typically the end of the season. I would suggest you head there if you have 2 weeks of time, and your spring break is in March. Cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steddy Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 not even going for the sale, what a man. clintoris, he's just about said it all. small chance the lillooet area (BC) could have something, but I bet I ripple some smirks by mentioning it with this season. BTW, your name rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Washington Pass is scheduled to open soon. If the opening coincides with your break you could do some fun alpine ice routes: East Face of Cuthroat South West Couloir of South Early winter spire Early winters Couloir (Couloir between NEWS and SEWS on the east side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 "Clintoris." That's funny shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Daniel, Have you climbed the Early Winter Couloir? Any more info about that route would be great. Thanks, S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divot Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hey Clint.....I gotthis whole week off and would like to sink my pick in ova on the fan seracs on the Nysq..... Wanna come........? Or anyone else?......Ill bring the six pack and smokes....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 divot, i'd love to, but i'm still in washington DC. I'm not sure i'm going to make it up to Rainier again before I head up to Alaska but i'd sure love to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divot Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Sounds good man, hit me up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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