rr666 Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 Does anyone have a good suggestion for a nice day alpine climb for this weekend? Lookin for some easy rock (up to 5.7 or 5.8), with not too much snow to worry about. I just want to get out and enjoy the Cascades and not think about work at all. Any suggestions welcome, Me Quote
Wopper Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 Try Washington Pass. There are numerous routes listed in the books by Jim Nelson and the book by Jeff Smoot. Can't beat the area for beauty. Enjoy. Quote
fredrogers Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 Check also Black Horse Point (in Burdo's Book). 2 routes (I think 5 and 8 pitches of 5.8). Probably less crowded than the Liberty Bell group. Quote
chelle Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 If you can get a permit for Boston Basin check out the East Ridge Direct route of Forbidden Peak. I did it last weekend and it was really enjoyable. It allowed me to not think of work for the two days we were out and several long stretches since we got back. One small snow gully and some loose 3rd and 4th class stuff on the approach. You will need crampons and an axe for the snow. It's solid, but we didn't need to rope up for it. The climbing was mostly 5.7 with a great 5.8 crux pitch before the 5.2 summit ramp. Enjoy! [This message has been edited by ehmmic (edited 08-29-2001).] Quote
philfort Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 ehmmic, a question about the East Ridge direct... the little tower you climb that you need to rap of off (the one just before the 5.8 crux) - the route we took up that involved 20 or 30 feet of slightly overhanging climbing on small face holds. Very pumpy - definitely seemed more than 5.8. Is there an easier way? just curious... Quote
robertm Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 We went up and left... 5.8 to gain a small ramp and then follow the path of least resistance. Quote
chelle Posted August 29, 2001 Posted August 29, 2001 Honestly I don't remember that pitch being that hard. I didn't lead it though, so perhaps that made a difference in my memory. Let me think about it some more. 8/31 Philfort - Thought about it, looked a the topo and pics. I still don't remember this pitch being too difficult. I vaguely remember taking the path that robertm describes. It was a long day. And we did that pitch just before a lunch break. I was more focused on getting through it so I could stop to eat. Sorry. [This message has been edited by ehmmic (edited 08-31-2001).] Quote
Mr._Blister Posted August 30, 2001 Posted August 30, 2001 S.W.Rib of S. Early Winter Spire. First pitch is 5.8, everything else is easier. Every pitch has 5.2 or above except one. Look at the red Beckey (not the old red one, but the one that came out about five years ago; smooth cover). Great topo. Nelson/Potterfield wrote it up too, but without topo. You won't get lost with Beckey's topo. I promise you'll like it, and not encounter as many people as you would on the Beckey route of L. Bell. John Sharp Quote
rr666 Posted August 30, 2001 Author Posted August 30, 2001 Ahhhh, the Northwest, so many choices. Thanks for the options, now the hard part to choose which one. Quote
imorris Posted August 30, 2001 Posted August 30, 2001 It's Labor Day weekend....don't go anywhere too popular. I'm heading up Cathedral Ridge on Hood. Hopefully we'll have all that scree to ourselves. -Iain Quote
TimL Posted August 30, 2001 Posted August 30, 2001 Me, It depends how nice/brutal you want your day climbs to be. North Face of Burgandy 5.8 is a nice/brutal day climb that entails use of a full day. For something a little more chill maybe try Vesper Peak, the Tooth, Ingalls Peak East Ridge and tons of stuff in the Liberty Bell group. Enjoy, Us Quote
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