Norman_Clyde Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I hiked up to Pineapple pass and the TOOF today on my way back from Othello. The valley is in full autumnal splendor: trees and flora all were frosted with big ice crystals-- very photogenic, too bad I had no camera. Temperature was just at freezing. Blue sky with not a breath of wind. Snow is patchy at upper elevations, hard crust which gave me no problem in trail running shoes. There was some verglas in the stream bed on the way down. I heard a muffled rumbling at one point on the descent, and when the expected aircraft did not fly over, I was amazed to discover the sound emanating from deep beneath a thick mat of moss covering the talus, as the creek flowed by beneath. All you TOOF veterans probably know about this spot. South facing rock is still snow free. It would have been a great day to climb the TOOF, which I still have never done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 You shoulda soloed it Norman. Every move is secure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I climbed it Sat in great weather w/ partner. No one else in the upper valley, very nice place to be. Scoped out some very impressive looking rock climbs nearby, and will have to come back with the rock shoes and a rack next summer and send them! I wouldnt suggest you solo it the first time up it, but it is a nice solo once you've done it once or twice... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 No freshiez up dere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skisports Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 I went over 4 of july pass two days ago there was less snow now then in oct... but I did see some posible ice to climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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