Off_White Posted February 18, 2010 Author Posted February 18, 2010 Here's your official report: Calvin & Hobbes (10b) and Rubber Boa (11c) are the only fully dry things. Virgins (11c) is really close, looks like only part of the easy handrail at the top is wet. Futility Bill (11d) Shaking Hands with the Governor (10b) & Confucius (11b) are pretty close, maybe Saturday afternoon. The hillside above is still weeping a lot of water, but it sure is pretty in the sunlight right now.
jibby Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 O.K. thanks Off, guess it's off to Leavenworth for some bouldering instead!
Off_White Posted February 19, 2010 Author Posted February 19, 2010 Well, if you don't get out of town, looks like some of the usual suspects will be out here about noon on Saturday...
Off_White Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) What with the time change and drier weather, looks like we're back on for the 7th season of Olympia Climbing Wednesdays. Had a great evening last night with the entire right side dry. Look for some lovely anchor upgrades this year too... Edited March 25, 2010 by Off_White
billcoe Posted March 25, 2010 Posted March 25, 2010 I wuz wondering where you'd gotten "Off" too. Good to see all is normal and good.
zhanx Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Are noobs welcome? I would like the chance to get out more when i get home. If not then maybe next year.
Off_White Posted March 29, 2010 Author Posted March 29, 2010 Sure, noobs are welcome, though the routes mostly range from 10b to 12c. Shoot me a PM when you're back and I'll send you directions.
jibby Posted April 3, 2010 Posted April 3, 2010 Hi, what are the new anchors? Fixed draws? I would also like to learn how to bolt and bolt some projs as well as some easier lines. Has the far far left corner ever been looked at? I'm down for some major cleaning opps.
dom Posted May 6, 2010 Posted May 6, 2010 I'd love to get down there next wednesday. Anybody driving down from Olympia?
Off_White Posted May 7, 2010 Author Posted May 7, 2010 Cliff is looking quite dry, upcoming weather looks good, I think we're starting the regular thing for real this Wednesday.
Drederek Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 Wednesday looks good for me, I'll be driving out from oly. Duke
dom Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Looking forward to it. I've got a ride. See you all tomorrow!
damage Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) how was it? still haven't been there . I know it's higher grades out there, but would appreciate the chance to take a look and work up to 'em. Can I hitch a ride with someone next week (if it's on)? I'm in west oly, but can bike to meet up at some more central loc. I'm a total gear/outdoor newb. i'm in the super cool 20x2-something newb crowd. thess edit. getting a ride from zhanx. looking forward to it. Edited May 15, 2010 by damage
jibby Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Cleaned a new/retro prob to the immediate right of Pet and Ted. It has a stopper intro move down low then turns into a moderate 11-/10+. Could be done as an alternate finish to Pete and Teds half way up the wall or option b is to go up never surrender? and bust out left to meet up with it. Slim pickins at the quarry for new continuous hard lines...
Off_White Posted May 18, 2010 Author Posted May 18, 2010 Hmmm, is this the white streak? Yes, new continuous hard lines are scant, its a pretty small crag and been active for over 20 years now. Check out the corner between that 11b buttress & The Entertainer, down on the left end. We'd need some access through the chossy band or you'll have to do the overhanging start to The Entertainer with the somewhat sketchy hold.
jibby Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 Correct, the line is the white streak. All the new routes will require lots of brushing which fine by me! Any news on the 'easy' climb left of walk the plank?
miladugga Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Well, anybody heading down today? On Monday the left side was dripping but the right side was dry, I guess itdepends on if it rained in Tenino Tuesday or today.
dom Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 I'll be down there around 4.30 if its dry. Is it dry Off?
Off_White Posted June 16, 2010 Author Posted June 16, 2010 Aww hell, it's close, but I think its just a little too damp. It rained really hard yesterday, hard enough that there is no trace of any chalk from Monday left on the wall. The ground is all wet, and the starting hold on Calvin & Hobbs flexes open really easily. There's drips on Hercules, Futility Bill, & Squirt Theory. I want it to be climbing night so damned badly, but I fear if we're out there today we're going to lose some hold or another. Most routes have no holds to spare. This has been the worst spring for Climbing Wednesdays I can recall. Ya'll should contact me via pm/email/phone during dry spells and not count on Wednesdays until we really settle into a dry pattern. Doug & Bill were awfully smart to hit it on Monday.
dom Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Fair enough. I'll have to schedule another time. Thanks for the quick reply.
miladugga Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks also Off, Monday was a blast but I have never seen the left side that wet this late in the year. Impressive waterfall!
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