tivoli_mike Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Was up at Port Townsend a few weeks ago, and I noticed from the road about 15 miles sout of PT, that there was a cliff/dome structure off to the West. Maybe access from something called Anderson Lake road? Any ideas, Just a few glimpses of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman_Clyde Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I have wondered about that rock dome myself, since I work here in PT but live in Seattle. My friend Mike, who lives in PT, told me that some of the rock formations on the ridge are accessible to the public. But I'm pretty sure it's all private land. Mike doesn't post on cc.com and I don't have his email here at work. I'll drop him a line once I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I believe you're referring the the wonderful pile of choss known as Chimacum Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macson Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 That's Chimacum Rock. It's on private land, but there aren't any no-tresspassing signs and it's climbed on often by locals. There are several bolted routes, ranging from 5.6/7ish to 5.veryhard. Access is via Anderson Lake Rd. Park near a big gate on a logging road. I like going out there to practice sometimes after work. I'd be happy to partner up if anyone is interested in going sometime. Definitely not a destination, but if your in the area and looking for an after hours diversion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoli_mike Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 That's Chimacum Rock. It's on private land, but there aren't any no-tresspassing signs and it's climbed on often by locals. There are several bolted routes, ranging from 5.6/7ish to 5.veryhard. Access is via Anderson Lake Rd. Park near a big gate on a logging road. I like going out there to practice sometimes after work. I'd be happy to partner up if anyone is interested in going sometime. Definitely not a destination, but if your in the area and looking for an after hours diversion... 14/03/2005: International Woman rescued after hair becomes tangled in rock-climbing gear CHIMACUM -- A Port Townsend woman in her early 20s was freed with the help of firefighters after her hair became tangled in her climbing gear Saturday while rappelling down Chimacum Rock. Crews from Jefferson County Fire District 1 went to the scene after the woman's friends had tried for 20 minutes to solve the problem and summoned help with a cell phone. A duty chief from Jefferson County Fire District 6 also responded.wh Fire district spokesperson Michele Lalboda said the team of four had been rappelling down the rock's 120-foot face when the woman's hair became entangled in her harness. Firefighters used a trail on the rock's other side to get to the top and direct the other climbers. A safety rope was lowered to the woman, who was hanging 35 to 40 feet above the ground. She clipped into the second rope, relieving the pressure on her primary line and harness. Then she untangled her hair, and firefighters lowered her to a waiting paramedic. The woman said she was uninjured and refused treatment and transportation to a hospital. Firefighters did not release her name. The rescue took about 40 minutes. Chimacum Rock, accessed off of Anderson Lake Road, is a popular rappelling site. Firefighters said the incident underscored the wisdom of carrying a cell phone during recreational activities. Source: peninsuladailynews.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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