gavastik Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Anybody up for something multipitch in an alpine or subalpine setting tomorrow (Thu, 06/29) and/or Friday? Just looking at the guidebook: Improbable Traverse, Ingalls Peak South Ridge, Colchuck Peak? Something with a longer approach over 2 days? Or skiing Glacier Peak or similar? Or your favorite moderate route for a day or 2-day trip? I'm new to PNW, a slow hiker (approach to Snow Creek Wall in about 1.5 hours a fast pace for me), can lead rock up to maybe 5.8, can deal with snow and ice, taken a ski mountaineering course, want to have fun rather than push myself. I'm in Redmond with a car but rather wouldn't drive into/out of Seattle during rush hour. Have rock rack and personal gear, but no ropes! PM please! Cheers Paulina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamin Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) See my post about Dome Peak or Three Fingers. I am currently looking for a partner. However, I predict that Dome would be the most brutal climb you will ever go on. It is 27 miles long with 9400 vertical feet. I am also thinking about doing three Fingers, which is not very hard. I do have access to two ropes. Basic skills such as self arrest are required. Edited June 28, 2006 by Jamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavastik Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 I don't know yet if I can't plan to include the weekend. I'll go look up Three Fingers now. Dome Peak sounds awesome but maybe more than I can chew. If you're okay with possibility of turning around due to silly partner, I could be game (but see above). Self-arrest is something I've practiced but never had to do for real (to stop an actual fall) -- is that okay with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavastik Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 This trip report (Three Fingers) is very inspiring http://www.wacweb.org/Trips/TripReports/default.view?_mode=details&RowId=220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamin Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) I was thinking about just doing three fingers to the lookout. It depends whether I have Saturday off also. If I have Saturday off I will definitely try for Dome. I will try to figure out my schedule tonight. Good self-arrest skills would be essential on both climbs, but I think you would be ok. Edited June 29, 2006 by Jamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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