Jason_Martin Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Holy lameness Batman! I lived in Sequim for a year and climbed in the Elhwa a couple of times. The season is when it's not raining and it's not dripping down the rock from the mud and vegetation above. The "rock" feels like hard mud. But if you have to be in Port Angeles for something or if you want to check something out before or after a trip into the Olympics, it's probably worth going there. But I wouldn't make a special trip there. Jason Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 I wouldn't call it "lame"...it is what it is. Its not the best rock, but good for the Olympics. Its overhanging, so you'll be able to find some dry routes. There isn't a lot there, but you can definitely get your climbing fix on. I've climbed there in every season, but not as a destination, but as it was the nearest climbing when out visiting family that is sprinkled across Jeff. and Clallam counties. Definitely not a destination, but a nice little side trip in a unique area. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Will there be snow about right now? Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 just check the Port Angeles forecast, its just outside of town (edit: west of town). looks to be in the high 30s to low 40s. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Can you really climb in the rain ? Does it need a few non-rain days before you can climb? When are you next visiting your relatives? Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 it's the new River Gorge of Wa! Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 I was climbing out there one time and didn't notice it was raining till we left the wall overhang (it wasn't pouring, but still...). I'm not sure when I'm headed out there next. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 I think you're going sometime in the next few weeks. ;-) Quote
Sherri Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I know folks that climb there year round, rain, shine or snow.(I'm not much for the cold and wet or I'd be out there myself since it's so close--fun place to train in summer though ) Wouldn't surprise me if someone's not out there pulling on something today, as a matter of fact. PM the user "old5.9" and I'm sure he'll be happy to swap belays with you. Edited February 5, 2008 by Sherri Quote
old 5.9 Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Hey Peter, I live about 10 minutes away from the Elwha and things are looking really wet right now. The routes One shot deal, Jason's route and San Berdino will dry out after 2 days of no or little rain. The rest of the wall is plagued by some persistant seepage that doesn't reliably dry till early April. After that most lines stay dry in any weather. Drop me a line when you're thinking of coming out and I'll climb with ya. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be putting it off for a month or so. The cliff looks pretty groovy. Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Indeed I've gone out there a couple time and it was too wet to climb most of the routes (again, there really aren't that many there). But I enjoy the spot, access will be more interesting when/if they finally get around to removing that dam. Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 man i need to get outside. this broken leg thing has been a bummer. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 5, 2008 Author Posted February 5, 2008 Can you climb in a month or so? Quote
olyclimber Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 yes. you can see the rock here in the trees to the right of the dam Quote
Sherri Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be putting it off for a month or so. The cliff looks pretty groovy. It is groovy. Don't miss out on the chance to rope up with Old 5.9 if you get over here. He knows the place well. Quote
Sherri Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Great pics, Porter! Makes me look forward to getting back out there soon! More pics and route beta here: Olympic Peninsula Rock Climbing Hope to see you around sometime. Quote
Bergretter Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 No snow, although weather today and tomorrow promises to be very wet and windy, may bring some mixed slop. Some routes can be climbed with wet conditions, although the more days of constant rain, the more gets wet. Bring a brush, usually this time of year with the bad weather and lack of climbers promises ledges will be loaded with crud. All bolted nicely with access out/in on the top as well. Enjoy!! Quote
whirlwind Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) when i lived there i climb at the elwa 3-6 days aweek pretty much yr round, good stuff, my mem sucks . Edited February 8, 2008 by wirlwind Quote
tyman Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 I have climbed at Elwha when it was wet and i found that you still get good friction on most holds although they feel a little greasy is all. Watch out for rock fall, I almost killed my belayer climbing during the freeze and thaw period. I love the Elwha. It is not LAME!!!!! Quote
old 5.9 Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Eric when they were filming The Hunted it was the dead of winter.I was putting up One Shot Deal at the time, and the crew treated me like royalty they would feed me fancy breakfasts shuttle me down to the dam and give me a lift back out when I was done. Also a couple of props guys would come over and hang at the base of the wall to stay dry torching bowlfull after bowlfull of good weed. Quote
whirlwind Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) dam they all looked at me like i was crazy, maybe ui got a dif crew, and maybe i exagerated abit, but the guys we saw weren't so cool and def no bowls Edited February 8, 2008 by wirlwind Quote
whirlwind Posted February 8, 2008 Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) come to think of it i mostly saw the seq guys. \ Edited February 8, 2008 by wirlwind Quote
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