markwebster Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 How do you get off Ed's Jam at the Bend at Tieton? We got to the top of the route yesterday and found two bolts with no chains. I figured such a beautiful climb would have chains. We left some webbing and rap rings. Two ropes got us down. Back at the car, we looked back and it appeared you could possibly walk off right...? Aside from the descent issue it was a gorgeous climb! That may be the longest section of perfect hand jams I've ever had the pleasure to lead. It reminded me of Karate, but much easier (and longer)...same quality jams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 walk right, rap Pure Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 what chucK said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 This is a pretty common theme for the area. There will only be one rappel station per section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomagik Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) walk right, rap Pure Joy Yup. And yes, that is a way fun line... Edited May 27, 2008 by motomagik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 You could also walk off around the left end of the cliff and skip the rap entirely. Watch for snakes. We did that line on Saturday, it was pretty damned fun. It's kind of nice that the top of The Bend is not peppered with chain rap stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 It's kind of nice that the top of The Bend is not peppered with chain rap stations. That's by design. Thank the Makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 It's kind of nice that the top of The Bend is not peppered with chain rap stations. That's by design. Thank the Makers. Design? Cheap bastards more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 It's kind of nice that the top of The Bend is not peppered with chain rap stations. That's by design. Thank the Makers. Design? Cheap bastards more than anything. Well, you should know, andy. Thank the Makers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 oh, and cast your rope - i.e. don't be lazy and just lower it down the cliff. Ed's is a rope eating crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfinger Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 oh, and cast your rope - i.e. don't be lazy and just lower it down the cliff. Ed's is a rope eating crack. Yeah mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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