underworld Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 yeah, you almost got served. climbing safe ; driving unsafe thanks selkirk for setting it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Right on! Seattle Drytool Night lives! Sorry I couldn't make it out there last night and yes I still have your runners Selkirk. Sounds like you figured out the topout on that route, now I need to get the gonads to give it a try. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) The topout move simply sucks! Groveling in the dirt that's rather quickly getting kicked to the bottom of the crag. If your going to lead it I'd do it soon before the remaining two grass clumps completely dissapear! Thanks again Alex, for the very well placed bolt just below the lip! Hopefully we'll get out again next week! With a little creativity there are at least 5 seperate lines there so we could probably squeeze up to 10 people in? Edited January 12, 2006 by selkirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Bolts! Those routes can't be lead with trad gear? Post some pics! I wanna see some gnar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Post some pics! I wanna see some gnar! I should have my new battery for my DV camera soon. I've been itching to post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 No drytooling for me this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 No drytooling for me this week Same here. Been working two jobs. Old job just can't make it without me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Any interest in Wed. afternoon/evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Any interest in Wed. afternoon/evening? I'm there dude. Also have one other who is interested, but I believe he'll be showing up later in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougiefresh Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I want to go! I get out of chem lab at 3:20. does that put me in the time range to meet up with everyone? I should be to the park and ride by 4:00 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I want to go! I get out of chem lab at 3:20. does that put me in the time range to meet up with everyone? I should be to the park and ride by 4:00 ish. That should be pretty close to what we normally do. You could probably meet us at the crag or something depending on how many are going to show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I've got a buddy interested in coming out as well but won't be able to make it til 5:20ish. Shall we just push back the start time a bit and all meet at the Issaquah P&R at 5:20ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 That sounds good to me. I have one other buddy who will be coming as well and will arrive a little later. We should all meet in the parking lot and then drive together up there, then he'll have a spot to park. So, to recap: Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 1/25/2006, at the Issaquah P&R between 5:15pm and 5:30pm. For those that are new, make sure to look back a few pages and there are directions and gear information. Hope to see ya'll there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I've got a buddy interested in coming out as well but won't be able to make it til 5:20ish. Let me guess cause he is busy at 4:20ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Let me guess cause he is busy at 4:20ish. Are we all busy about that time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Good times last night. Nice meeting Dougiefresh. Hope to see you guys come out more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 We had an even 4 people, dry skies, and even realtively warm temps! Probably the most pleasent Seattle DT night so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougiefresh Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I had a great time for my first drytool night! you can count on me showing up next time. Yet another reason to go out and spend my tuition money on more gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Anyone up for this afternoon, say 3:00 at the Issaquah P&R? It might very well be the first "dry" Dry-tooling night! A perfect afternoon for leading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Sorry dude, but I can't make it tonight. Got an appointment with a personal trainer that I got to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Anyone wanna give it a go this week. Looks like tomorrow will have the best weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Maybe next week for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 That sounds good to me. I have one other buddy who will be coming as well and will arrive a little later. We should all meet in the parking lot and then drive together up there, then he'll have a spot to park. So, to recap: Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 1/25/2006, at the Issaquah P&R between 5:15pm and 5:30pm. For those that are new, make sure to look back a few pages and there are directions and gear information. Hope to see ya'll there!! Can you recap this or update it for possible newbies (like moi)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Gear... Basically, if you have tools bring them, if you have crampons bring those too Maybe bring 1 kit to help set up the top ropes, and if you have an old rope bring that to. It will likely get covered in mud so nothing too new and shiny. Oh and be sure to take your leashes off! Beyond that... helmet, gloves, and clothing appropriate for the weather, hot tea can be nice too. Oh, and definitely bring the headlamp. Your tools will get dull, your crampons will get dull so no need to sharpen them. There are at least 3 set of anchors, and likely one or two new ones all of which can be set up from above as top ropes. If your feeling spry, two of the lines are very well bolted for leading (thanks Alex!). Oh, and when you fall leading, your crampons will shoot sparks The left hand one is pretty straight forward, except for the exit move which involves manteling on tools, and desperate sticks into the grass clump Alex thought it was probably M4. Right hand route has a thin dihedral in the middle but an easier topout. Likely M5? Alex, did anyone ever get the redpoint on the right hand route? Both cruxes have bolts you can clip from below the crux which is much appreciated! also, as it's Issaquah in the winter, plan on getting your rope muddy as hell regardless of what you do. Had lots and lots of fun last winter! Met some cool folks, got to play with a variety of tools. So long as it's not pouring it's pretty cool, and likely dry tooling is the only local real rock to be had til spring. We usually climbed for a couple of hours and everyone did a lap or two on the routes and then headed home. Parking is limited (2, maybe 3 cars if you squeeze) so carpooling is a good idea, though I think the Issaquah P&R is still closed? I can't make it the next two weeks, but will hopefully make it out after Thanksgiving. Have fun and stay dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_m Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Any plans for DT'ing tomorrow (thursday 16th)??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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