syklone Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 So what do people think? It's been pretty cold for the past few nights on the west side, and all the weather people are saying that this is the coldest air mass of the season. I haven't driven out there but maybe by Thursday a few lines in the shade would come in if it stays cold? Thoughts? Quote
michaeljosephnozel Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Easy there, cowboy. We can all acknowledge that the question begs speculation, but syklone is not the only one in Portland speculating. Syklone (and fifty others) will heed your neighborly advice and drive out there every day with binoculars, as long as the east wind continues to blow--and if there is even a veneer of ice to scratch up, don't fool yourself, it WILL be on the internet . . . complete with photo documentation. Â For those of us who appreciate the gift of local ice, let's hope the winds continue. Quote
111 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 the gorge isnt the only local ice... Paulina Falls Quote
ivan Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 magic 8-ball says..... Â "ask again later" Quote
JosephH Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Just drove through a few minutes ago - "ask again much later" might be more like it. Sorry... Quote
Farrgo Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I wouldn't count on this board for the latest info. I know that I've driven out there many times and seen some climbable ice without any mentions here. Quote
JosephH Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, if tomorrow and Wed are really cold you might be able to scratch around and find something on Wed. Unlikely, but maybe. Quote
cycling_mike Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I've got faith. Hell, all this week temps are predicted for mid twenty - low thirties for cascade locks. Frozen moss and frosty choss await! Quote
Ducknut Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I drove through this afternoon and it looked like things were forming up well. But it was definitely a wind tunnel. Quote
ryland_moore Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Yeah, temps going back upo starting today and above freezing by the weekend......Maybe we'll get another cold snap later in the season..... Quote
eldiente Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I drove through on Wednesday. There were a few spots that would be doable. Most of the ice I saw was very thin that would be TR only. Cap horn looked to have a lot of ice on it, although it could all just be wind-blow and rime like. Drive up there and you'll find something to climb if your willing to make the effort. The frozen moss looks to be very good right now. Â -Nate Quote
John Frieh Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 In:  Pete's Pile Mist Falls Tunnel Vision Starvin Marvin  Basically you want stuff that is either protected from the sun (i.e. you cant see from your car) and/or stuff near where cold pockets form in the gorge (geographic features that catch the wind). Have fun and climb safe. Quote
eldiente Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Pete's pile has ice. A lot of it is thin and would require bold leading. Lots of good bordering could be had at the base of the wall as there is lots of thick ice that is out of the sun. The top of the cliffs gets full PM sun and is melted in a lot places.   In: Pete's Pile Mist Falls Tunnel Vision Starvin Marvin  Basically you want stuff that is either protected from the sun (i.e. you cant see from your car) and/or stuff near where cold pockets form in the gorge (geographic features that catch the wind). Have fun and climb safe. Edited January 24, 2008 by eldiente Quote
John Frieh Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Marcus is climbing there right now. Ill try to post an update when I hear from him. Quote
Farrgo Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I guess one man's "in" is anothers "out." Anyhow, Pete's Pile is not in great shape, but I climbed there yesterday and stuff will go. Anything west-facing is delamed (sp?). Make an effort and go check stuff out, you'll be suprised what you find. Quote
pdk Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 here are some gorge ice photos for an idea of conditions - compliments of channel 8 news  http://www.kgw.com/perl/common/slideshow/sspop.pl?recid=7610&nextimage=4  Quote
marcus Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Possible new route(?) at Pumphouse area: 'Tatras' 35m WI4 M5 is located directly above parking pullout, 200ft right of Pumphouse Blues on the Terminal Dysfunction cliffband. Climb TD, pull overhang to climb 25m ice & turf(stubbies, spectre and warthog useful) and belay off screws on ice above. Move belay 50ft left below ice dagger in prominent right-facing corner. Climb dagger and mixed to more classic gorge-style turf & ice. Rappel from large tree(slings) at topout(60m) or walk left to Pumphouse Blues anchors(2x30m). Â No doubt that everything's probably been climbed before(yawn) and there's no ice in the gorge(double-yawn)... Â Also climbed PB to Gathering Storm, however significant icefall while at base of upper pitches sent us packing. Cool line though - and well worth the hike! Quote
BobInHoodRiver Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 I'd be happy to find a partner for Sunday 1/27 for some Gorge Ice. I drove through Saturday morning and things look pretty good. Â Bob 541-400-0969 Quote
pink_chalk Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Marcus: how was Petes Pile on Thursday? Quote
Joe_Poulton Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 Gorge is closed at Troutdale!! Cold...freezing rain maybe...but when it opens...maybe more ice? Quote
carversprint Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 is there another way in if I84 is closed? Quote
pink_chalk Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Gorge is closed at Troutdale!! Cold...freezing rain maybe...but when it opens...maybe more ice? Â maybe....... Quote
KingsMM Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 the gorge isnt the only local ice... I concur! Â Â Quote
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