first ascent [TR] South East Mox Peak- The Devil's Club, First Ascent of the East Face 9/1/2005

[John_Scurlock]

I'm a teeny bit confused. Do I need to get back in there & photograph the E face of ESE Mox?? & also the E face of SE Mox? Because that last one would be REALLY tough, getting in there between those pts. We're talking 90 deg. bank here, 50 ft above the col. YIKES!

[forrest_m]

let me add my voice to the chorus saying holy jesus and baby jesus! that was an intense read. sounds like a true partnership, both climbers totally relying on each other.

[underworld]

Alpinist 14!!

 

[Ireneo_Funes]

That was a fine adventure story, and I'm in awe looking at those pictures. Congratulations to both of you.

[Blake]

if i assume correctly that these are it as far as large unclimbed "distinguishable" faces go in the cascades.

 

 

 

 

[layton]

blake, there are a shitload of 1,500 foot faces and ridges still unclimbed in the cascades. i am fully awe of this.

 

i'm talking the big mac daddies. what's the height of the big guys left? i know there's just armies of nerds reading this that know the answer w/o having to look it up.

[layton]

I'm a teeny bit confused. Do I need to get back in there & photograph the E face of ESE Mox?? & also the E face of SE Mox? Because that last one would be REALLY tough, getting in there between those pts. We're talking 90 deg. bank here, 50 ft above the col. YIKES!

 

 

ummmm, yeah. if you could do that it'd be great. ummmkay.

[TeleRoss]

Fukin' a guys....

nothin to say but

[jmace]

I think Klenke is just verbalising probably what a lot of other people are thinking and you shouldnt let it take away from your climb, and it sounds as if it hasnt since you dont climb for nothin but fun. I think the great debate of summitting and accomplishng a major portion of a route and claiming FA's will always be an area of debate. But probably better to take that to another thread and to keep this one about your major and awesome accomplishment

 

Cheers

[plexus]

let me add my voice to the chorus saying holy jesus and baby jesus! that was an intense read. sounds like a true partnership, both climbers totally relying on each other.

 

Don't forget, 'Thank you Jesus!!"

 

I cannot even fathom that thing. I am always impressed on how far we can push the human body and psyche. And I can honestly say I will be quite happy with my view of Mox from other more attainable summits in the N Cascades.

 

I'll raise a pint to the two of you tonight!!

[robertjoy]

Inspiring tale, I have had this photo of Mox Peak as my desktop for the last few months. This was not taken by me!

[Stefan]

Congratulations.

 

IMO One of the top 3 achievements in the past 3 years.

 

Sick.

[jordop]

I award your line the inaugural PIOLET DE PUKE

 

[wayne]

Incredible climb and effort Mike And Eric! According to Alex Lowes description you are the best climber in the world !

[rat]

nice.

[layton]

nice.

 

rat's hyperbole is the greatest compliment one could recieve.

[glassgowkiss]

awsome job, really.

[selkirk]

dude Hell of a job!

[Bill_Simpkins]

Good job, both of you!

[Der_Wanderer]

Gad. I don't even feel like I'm worthy of saying, "Kick Axe Job!"

[skykilo]

stick a fork in me. i'm done.

 

As someone who has said the same thing, I would like to call bullshit right now. You probably already feel better.

 

Great TR!

[specialed]

Shit man, I'll wait for the telepherique to be built before I go in there.

 

Extremely impressive effort considering the approach and the climb by themselves would be considered total sufferfests. Sick, for sure, bitches!!!

[Cairns]

Out there. glad you made it back okay. appreciate the use of big colorful runners for photography and maybe morale. great photo of 'Mike fully committed' with the peaceful U-valley below. but what the hell were you headed for in that shot?

[Mr._Natural]

i would also like to give out some tugs, inspiring!

[pms]

I smell a sandbag rating. Awesome line. I'm wondering what you have your eyes on next? Still a couple weeks of summer left.