BillA Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 So it looks like I'm going to be in the Anchorage area for a wedding around August 8th. I think the wedding is actually in Girdwood. Is it worth extending my trip up there to stay and climb? I'm not familiar with the climbing in that part of Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Rock climbing or mountaineering? There is a bit of rock climbing right out of Girdwood off the main highway but nothing that I remember would be worth extending your trip (IMHO). Unless your really into mediocre sport climbs. If you are looking to bag some peaks then you might just want to stay till winter sets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillA Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Word, that's kind of what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Be a little more specific... what type of routes are you looking to climb? Lots of fun climbing can be done in August. And if it's raining you can go fishing for reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hatcher Pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliottwill Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Anybody know much about Linear Accelerator in August? I hiked back there a few times last fall but the clouds never lifted. Specifically, do you need two ice tools? Two ropes? Rock shoes? Pins? Much more than a few nuts and little cams? I've heard it's 5.6, but how sustained? I guess these are all things I'll have to find out for myself, but I sure would love to have a lighter pack tromping up that trail! Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillA Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well I'd definitely rather be in the mountains than clipping bolts on some slag heap. Also, I guess I'd be looking for partners too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I know a guy in Girdwood who is an RN and is way strong on just about anything. I will see if he's into meeting a random partner. If he is, I will PM his info to you. That is, if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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