Newb looking for a climbing partner near PDX

[AcuDoc]

I am just getting into mountaineering and in dire need of someone with some experience to go with that would be willing to teach me. I have done a lot of hiking and camping and now I want to make the transition to mountaineering. I pretty much have the basic gear like clothes, boots, axe, crampons, helmet, tent...etc. If I need anything once I find someone to climb with, then I am sure I can grab it.

 

I really don't wanna have to go and learn solo. Anyone interested?

[XXX]

I am just getting into mountaineering and in dire need of someone with some experience to go with that would be willing to teach me. I have done a lot of hiking and camping and now I want to make the transition to mountaineering. I pretty much have the basic gear like clothes, boots, axe, crampons, helmet, tent...etc. If I need anything once I find someone to climb with, then I am sure I can grab it.

 

I really don't wanna have to go and learn solo. Anyone interested?

 

I may be intersted, in exchange for free medical services =)

[AcuDoc]

sorry....no license or practice yet.

[kevino]

Are you attending OHSU or whatever its called?

Edited August 14, 2007 by kevino

[AcuDoc]

Nah, OHSU doesn't have a program in Oriental Medicine. They are strictly a western allopathic school. I am attending the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in SE pdx, soon to be relocated downtown. Its nice because my college has a partnership with OHSU that allows me to do clinical rotations in the Health and Healing Center at the Waterfront. So I kind of get the best of both worlds.

 

Wanna climb?

[kevino]

If you wanna come to washington.

[rob]

Yeah, whats up with that. nobody climbs in oregon.

[AcuDoc]

I would have no problem driving up to WA as far as seattle for a weekend of climbing. I wish I could find some people in OR to climb with though. You would think having Hood, Sisters, Adams, and St, Helens near by would result in a lot of people around PDX climbing. I dunno....

 

Where would you take me up in WA?

[dinomyte]

Gotta be careful, Doc. In Oregon, when many of us say "climbing" we mean mountaineering, as in "Hood, Sisters, Adams," etc.

 

In Washington, they mean "whatever I can approach within 2 minutes of a freeway exit."

 

Just kidding, WA folks!

 

But seriously, shoot me a note. Might be game for a hill or two as training.

[kevbone]

Yeah, whats up with that. nobody climbs in oregon.

 

Hey now!

[noah]

ya man I want somebody to climb rainer with me next week like monday the 20th are you game?

 

20 -23 looking for a partner,

 

cruisebysail@yahoo.com

[noah]

looking for somebody who can head up after the weekend like sunday or monday. I can not leave the seattle area till August 19 at the earlist but I have all of the following days free.

 

Any suggestions please let me know.

 

 

thanks,

Noah

[JohnGo]

Whassup Doc? (couldn't resist =^)

 

Shameless plug - Check out classes with the Mazamas.

 

www.mazamas.org

 

All class schedules are posted to their web site under Education. All classes are open to non-members. All lectures are free and open to anyone to audit - even if you are not enrolled, you can still learn a lot from attending a lecture on rock anchors or crevasses rescue, for example.

 

The Skill Builders classes are a good way to get your feet wet. These are 1 evening lecture and 1-2 day field sessions in topics like anchors, crevasse rescue, avalanche awareness and navigation.

 

Have a look!

[shortstow]

hey, I know this is a little late since the orginal post but I am also looking for someone to link up with and climb. With my new schedule and moving down to the PDX area not sure how much I will be able to climb with my current friends. Let me know.

 

 

See you out there, Steve

[Stewster]

I am in the same boat but would like to meet up with some rookies as well as experienced.

I have used Rondenee skiis several times and might buy a pair at the OMC ski swap this weekend.

 

[Stewster]

I am about to purchase some rondenee skiis to summit but have only a little experience. I love climbing mountains, skiing, climbing, etc... And I love Chinese medicine and philosophy.

[mike1]

Here is a good opportunity for anyone wanting to meet local climbers!

[ropegoat]

Hey all,

I don't know if anyone is reading this post any more, but I recently moved to PDX and am definitely interested in getting into the alpine game as often as possible. I train at PRG M,W,F usually, but would rather be mountaineering. Did a NOLS mtneering course in Alaska this summer, have all the basic gear + snow, rock, and some ice pro, good tent, ropes and other stuff. Don't have a ton of experience but feel good about my judgement and don't mind getting humbled by skilled partners. This season (for lack of dollars) I will be snowshoeing it, but am happy to rent AT skiis and figure it out.