lcm Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Climb: Wa Pass/Goat Rock (Mazama)-ice Date of Climb: 1/1/2006 Trip Report: John Frieh, Erik (scheissami), and I set out for Washington Pass in search of ice to help ring in the new year. John and I started our trek up to wa pass at the closure point of hwy 20 (milepost 170). Six inches of snow fell the night prior, and due to John's insistence on an 'alpine start', we provided the first tracks of the day. Nolse spent the first four miles of snowshoeing cooing about the beautiful scenery and peaceful winter silence while I secretly waited for the first snowmobile to pass us so I could use my feminine charms to hitch us a ride. Three hours later, I finally got my wish. I'm still not sure if it was my dazzling smile or nolse's sweat-soaked windshirt that did the trick, but at any rate, the the last three miles were much more enjoyable. Good ice was found right after the hairpin turn at mile 163. Turned out to be a beautiful day...light snow and about 30 degrees. Not too excited about the 7-mile return: View of North and South Early Winter Spires: Erik Joined us the next day to find some ice around Goat Rock in Mazama. After 30 minutes of driving and no leads from the locals, we decided to blaze our own trail...didn't find any ice but found some areas to drytool. John leading: Erik and I on the follow: Erik had a little trouble with the rappel: All in all, a great time! Gear Notes: Anyone need to get a snowmobile off their hands? Approach Notes: Looking cute & cold helps flag down the locals. Edited January 3, 2006 by lcm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Looks fun! How stable was the snow going up to WA Pass? Seems like it would be awfully scary up there right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlinn Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 So you can drive within 7 miles of the pass if coming from Mazama? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 So you can drive within 7 miles of the pass if coming from Mazama? Yes, you always can...that is the standard winter closure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treknclime Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Nice TR, lcm! Looks like ya'll had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 ha! was half-way through reading this one when said "wtf? i thought john had a girlfriend? what the hell's he doing climbng ice w/ strange chix? " then i noted the tooth icon the intials and the location and i felt a little smarta - nice trip - our ever-eager boy appears to rapidly be convertng you to the dark-sde - the force must be way weak w/ you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 hello from telluride. nice getting some ice in washtington. Wow, funny you guys climbed there. i soloed the main flow on mp 163 4 years ago sans crampons or tools via icicle jamming to impress a girl. i had a fucking hell of a time getting back down. see ya'll back in pdx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 OMFG! Get some skis! You'd be cruising that highway doubletime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 ha! was half-way through reading this one when said "wtf? i thought john had a girlfriend? what the hell's he doing climbng ice w/ strange chix? " Ivan: what if I was climbing ice with another girl? Is that a big deal? I was climbing ice with Fern and Kellie a few weeks ago... Has your wife started enforcing the "no girl rule?" nice trip - our ever-eager boy appears to rapidly be convertng you to the dark-sde - the force must be way weak w/ you! Actually the force is quite strong... she used Jedi Mind Tricks on the locals... "You want to give us a ride on your snowmachines" "You want to share your cookies with me" and not to mention me... "You want to carry the ropes and rack" PS: I had an AWESOME time lcm! Thanks! PPS: If you are missing a BD CFBP let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 what if I was climbing ice with another girl? Is that a big deal? I was climbing ice with Fern and Kellie a few weeks ago... you sound like a Mormon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CascadeClimber Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 what if I was climbing ice with another girl? Is that a big deal? I was climbing ice with Fern and Kellie a few weeks ago... Oh, there was more than climbing going on. Have you forgotten the white-boy-dance-of-warmth so soon? Perhaps a reminder is in order?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Is Fern going to make that her avatar pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatinoutliquor Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Great pics Icm! Good report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrythellama Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 snowshoeing up hwy 20 that is a good laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 snowshoeing up hwy 20 to climb road cut is a better laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Dear Larry and Harry, What did you two climb that day? I must have somehow missed your fabulous trip reports. Sincerely, Hannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I bet Larry & Harry climbed something that was super scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrythellama Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 i skied knee deep powder the last 3 days outside of bridgeport, ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandora Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I bet Larry & Harry climbed something that was super scary. Yeah, but I meant besides each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Dear Dirty Hairy Llama(s), Billygoat and the rest of the reasonable barnyard animals think you guys are a couple of wankers, and look funny to boot. -Farmer Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Wankers and sheepfuckers we may be Atleast we know how to ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocNoggin Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 but can you ski while wanking and said sheep fucking??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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