Dirtyleaf Posted August 14, 2005 Posted August 14, 2005 (edited) Anyone want to climb Darrington or Leavenworth this mon-tues? I'm open to any other climbs but if the weather is nice i really want to do Dreamer. mmmmm.. Edited August 15, 2005 by Dirtyleaf Quote
foraker Posted August 15, 2005 Posted August 15, 2005 i was thinking about this until i realized i had something on Tues and something on Wed. sigh. wuz looking at the topo for Dreamer this weekend.... Quote
mattp Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 I'm thinking of climbing both days this coming weekend and making a campout of it Satuday. I've got a partner for Saturday, but there's lots to do and we can probably mix and match partners of several people show up. Who wants to go? Quote
climbingqueen Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I might be up for this weekend? What kind of climbs do you have in mind? Any other free climbing partners available? Quote
mattp Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 The climbs at Darrington are mostly 4-10 pitches on low angled granite. It is definitely "subalpine" but the overall experience is more like alpine rock climbing than typical crag climbs. The area is remote and beautiful. Â It tends toward slab climbing but there is face climbing and the occasional crack as well, often with long runouts on easier sections of any given climb but well-protected at the crux's. Descents are via rappel, and two ropes are generally needed. 5.5 to 5.12. Â We waged a successful campaign to have the road reopened after it was temporarily closed this past Spring, and I think it'd be great for more people to get out there and explore this remarkable climbing area. My guess is that we can assemble a couple of interested climbers here. Quote
miller Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I went to Darrington for the 1st time last weekend - definitely a nice spot and I'll definitely be back. Just wanted to say "thanks" to MattP and others who may have helped with the effort to maintain access to the area. Your efforts are certainly appreciated. Â -Todd Quote
Duroxmanie Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I've been meaning to get out there for a while (got rained out on previous attempts) and am planning to go on Sunday. Will likely have a partner but always up to see others there. Quote
archenemy Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I went to Darrington for the 1st time last weekend - definitely a nice spot and I'll definitely be back. Just wanted to say "thanks" to MattP and others who may have helped with the effort to maintain access to the area. Your efforts are certainly appreciated. -Todd What did you climb? Quote
mattp Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 The weekend forecast is looking pretty good for DTown: Â FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 14000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 60S TO MID 70S. Â SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 13000 FEET. Â web page Quote
miller Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 Archenemy, Â Just "Silent Running". Started around 3:30 - 4:00 to avoid the sun and it worked out well - slept in late, climbed in the shade, plenty of time to get up and down...but not enough time time to get on another route. Quote
mattp Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Its still looking good" Â FRIDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 15000 FEET. WIND IN THE PASSES LIGHT. Â SATURDAY...SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 15000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. WIND IN THE PASSES LIGHT. Â SATURDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 14000 FEET. Â SUNDAY...SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 13000 FEET. Â SUNDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 12000 FEE Â Â Any more takers? Â Quote
knotzen Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I'll climb Sunday (maybe Saturday) if someone will climb the 5.5/5.7 route with me. Or drag me up a 5.9 and let me curse at will. Â Just show up and see how things shake out? Quote
knotzen Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 Jeez, I sound like such a girl. Â Actually, I can climb .11a but only like to lead mid-fifth class. I'm very safety conscious. Â Quote
sunyata Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I might be up for a mellow day on Sunday Knotzen, shoot me a PM if you need a pawtner.. Quote
mattp Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 OK. Now we're getting somewhere. The Queen, Knotzen, sunyata reply on this thread and I'm getting some private messages as well. It could be a good time.... Quote
miller Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I might be down for Sunday...I have tentative plans with another friend but I haven't heard back from him yet... Quote
mattp Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 At least a couple of folks sound like they will be looking for partners on Sunday. We ought to be able to find something for everyone to do. Quote
miller Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 Where/When/How are folks planning on meeting? Quote
mattp Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 I'm planning on camping along the Blueberry road and heading out from there. I've got a partner for Jacobs Ladder on Saturday and had a tentative one for Dreamer on Sunday, but there's plenty else of interest up there. Let's see who responds by tomorrow and make some kind of game plan. Quote
Dirtyleaf Posted August 19, 2005 Author Posted August 19, 2005 I'm still looking for a partner for Dreamer Friday. If anyone's interested pm me back. Quote
mattp Posted August 19, 2005 Posted August 19, 2005 Somebody sign up with Dirtyleaf. He's been to DTown before and he knows the place .. you'll have a good day. Plus, you can show up early tomorrow morning and reserve the campsite for us. Quote
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