daylward Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Neither climbing nor top roped? That's an interesting perspective... Yes, both are popular places to go to practice, though I have never been and I have only a vague idea of what conditions would be like right now. Don't let naysayers like Ropegun2001 get you down, however truthful their comments may be... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 13, 2001 Author Share Posted August 13, 2001 In my defense, I never called it "climbing". I am just trying to find a place to goof around in the sun on some ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfort Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 don't know what ropegun's problem is.... I've only been to the Coleman. It's a great place to practise, but gets crowded in fall. Get there early in the day to find a good wall. Here are some pictures: http://students.washington.edu/dbb/baker.html (I'd advertize my own website, but the link seems to be down now) That being said, it may be a little warm there right now. I've only been in September/October, with cooler temps. You could probably find some safe place to play around though. But I bet you'll hear the glacier groaning and creaking a lot in these warm temps - a little scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Some nice seracs to play on around Joffre too if you dont mind crossing the border. Or good crevasses on the Warren Glacier on Garibaldi - approach via Brohm ridge. [This message has been edited by Dru (edited 08-13-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfort Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Dru again doing his relentless work for BC Tourism.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Hey with the weak dollar I can't understand why you aren't up here every weekend? Beckey is... more bang for the buck. I have only been to US twice in the last year (1 each Smith & Leavenworth) but my car has something to do with that, but it is kinda expensive.... like food in a bar costs the same in US$ as it would in CDN$ here??! Same with beer.... next pub club in Chilliwack?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 I'll be in Chiliwack on Thursday Dru. I have KTK pride through and through and a hot girlfriend or two in the AO. I bet the one girl climbs harder than Scott does and knows how to place hexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 . [This message has been edited by scott (edited 08-13-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Cat got your tongue or did common sense prevail youth? You're already on thin ice with no pro in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieE Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 It might be my five beers tonight talking, but this shit is old. Spray, make dumb jokes, talk smack about how great you and your buddies are...it's all good - but this playground bully crap sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 It's not bullying. It's the real deal, and it's being systematically provoked. We're just paying attention that's all. Now go back to the topic and well send PM's as neccessary. This doesn't concern you. [This message has been edited by panther (edited 08-13-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 . [This message has been edited by scott (edited 08-13-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieE Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 since this is a public forum, and i am considered a member of the public, it does concern me. i give a shit less about what you guys call yourselves but personal pissing matches should stay personal...otherwise don't be surprised if someone pipes up about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 14, 2001 Author Share Posted August 14, 2001 I gotta give my brutha eddie some props here, i gotta time and place. Pub club in tacoma, i think we all know where it is "The Swiss". I don't think that panther will show up... and if he/she does I hope that he/she is more polite in a more "public" forum, and hope he/she can back up what he/she is spouting out. I've had the pleasure of meeting these pub club folks and think that they are pretty cool. come on panther let's sit down and have a few beers and talk about our differences... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Closer to Seattle would be the ice/caves at the base of Big Four Mountain. Haven't actually climbed there, but three years ago in October there was substantial ice and climbing looked like a possibility. Much of what you find down below Glacier Vista on the Nisqually this time of year is dirt, with a little bit of ice to hold it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 14, 2001 Author Share Posted August 14, 2001 I was going to try to get out this weekend and use some Ice tools and have heard that the Coleman glacier and the Nisqually glacier have some large crevasses that can be top roped. If anyone has more information or would like to go spend a couple of days in a crevasse give me a shout out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Clarke Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Top Roped Ice Climbing is neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 I was up on the Nisqually last weekend at around 6400' (est.). There are a couple vertical to overhanging sections up to 35' tall. We didn't need to drop into any crevasses - there is plenty of ice fall like glacier ice to play on. Even with the warm temperatures it was fairly good. By early afternoon the sun had warmed everything up so it was less stable. Head up to Glacier Vista and take the moraine trail. You drop down to the lateral moraine. Go up parallel to the glacier until you can see the larger faces to the west. Then cross the glacier to them. Lots of loose glacial rock debris and torrents of meltwater. If you do try toproping anything on the Nisqually - check your anchors (screws) regularly. With the south exposure and intense solar gain we had entire screws melt out in as little as an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 14, 2001 Author Share Posted August 14, 2001 Thanks for the info... I'll tell ya how it goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted August 24, 2001 Share Posted August 24, 2001 I just heard the other day about people going into crevasses, just to ice climb out. That is soooooooo crazy fun sounding! I cant wait for the day to try it! carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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