syklone Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 My name is Troy, and I have a problem. I have more ice tools than arms, and none of them have touched ice. I've kicked more gravel on belayers than ice. My crampons have balled up with mud and condoms, but never snow. The screech of crampons on rock is like a beautiful symphony to me. So with that said, I know that there are more of you like me out there. Why people have suddenly abandoned the DT night thing escapes me. Just because John doesn't want to be the ringleader, doesn't mean that people can't get together for a little DT action now and then here in Portland. So this is my feable attempt at restarting things a bit. I'll be out on Thursday afternoon, rain or shine, around 2ish, and can stay until 5:30 or so. I have a beater rope, tools and 'pons you can borrow, and know where the routes are. Anyone who can belay is welcome. Any takers?
scheissami Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I'd be down unless there's exceptional new snow to ski on. I'll get back to you once I'm sure....
JosephH Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 "Dry tooling" - eewwwwhhhh, could be I'm old school, but I don't like even the sound of that. Man, that's just plain unnatural. Do you dip you pick too. Maybe a pub crawl is in order - got to have some sort of lubrication...
sbsmooth Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I'd meet up sometime, though I can't make it Thursday. Let me know next time you go if you are looking for partners.
Chad_A Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Hey, get the party started. I might be able to come out; if not, then maybe some other time...but lets keep the thread going.
billcoe Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Good job organizing it Troy. Anyone wants some upbeat company and solid belays Troys your man.
syklone Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 I'll be out around 2. Black Audi A4. If you don't know where the routes at Rocky are, consult the previous PDX dry tool thread, John explains it much better than I do. If no one shows, I'll just TR solo for a few hours. Troy 503-679-9842
scheissami Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Not gonna make it today (sorry, homie)....maybe next week? Cheers
syklone Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Good times today with Chad. The rock was nice and plastic, nothing rotten, and no dinner plating. Next time we'll make it a little later in the day for those who have to work.
Chad_A Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Absolutely. Man, you were getting single swing sticks
syklone Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 I'll be out at Rocky again on Thursday, around 5 PM. Anyone who can belay is welcome. I have tools you can borrow too. Troy 503-679-9842
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