olyclimber Posted May 30, 2008 Posted May 30, 2008 When is the ideal time to have it? Who would be interested in helping me put it on? Its all about letting the kids go wilding while the adults sit around the campfire and have a drink. Quote
olyclimber Posted May 30, 2008 Author Posted May 30, 2008 We need to figure out the best time of year to have it first. Factors are finding a place we can reserve, chances of good weather, and when the most can make it. We have had some fun ones...mostly I just need help coordinating it and making sure we have all the resources (belayers, equipment, food and drink, all the basics for a good time with the kids). I think somewhere up by Leavenworth is the obvious choice given the proximity of tons of good easy TRing opportunities. CC.com can pay for the campground fee, and other costs depending on what they are. Quote
rmncwrtr Posted May 30, 2008 Posted May 30, 2008 I can help with the organization stuff, Porter, and on site if the date works that we can be there. Quote
ken4ord Posted May 30, 2008 Posted May 30, 2008 If there is any chance I can make it would be in early July. Quote
olyclimber Posted May 31, 2008 Author Posted May 31, 2008 Whatup dawg. I'm not opposed to a Smiffy thing, but I would let the group come to some sort of consensus. if someone wants to help arrange things, please step up. I can take care the campground fee, maybe spring for food for the kids or something. Quote
rmncwrtr Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 If people start kicking around possible dates and locations for the next two weeks (pros/cons) so we can come to a consensus then I can do some organizing/leg work after June 16th. I've got a project due then and can't add anything else on my plate until it gets turned in. Quote
rob Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 I definitely vote for Leavenworth. I'm thinking sometime in August/Sept would be good Quote
Peter_SS Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Levenworth gets my vote. Aug or Sep would be best. Peter Quote
ken4ord Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Beginning August or mid possibly, dad got to get his climbing in first though, especially since the wee one has not begun climbing, I just thought she might like to see other kids climbing. Quote
rmncwrtr Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 So only a couple of people have spoken up about when and where for kids' ropeup. Anyone else have an opinion? Quote
ken4ord Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 It has been in Leavenworth in the past, what about other places? Smith Rocks, but in July/August it might be a little to warm. Squamish would be cool, there is camping and easy climbs for the young ones and good weather. Mt. Erie, but I have never been climbing there so I don't know if there is good section of rock for kids there and don't know what the camping situation is like there. Quote
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Peter_SS Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 My vote is for levenworth however I will try to attend with my brood at eather leven worth or squamish. Mt erie is nice and prety but where I have climed is not as safe on the ledge as levenworth and I like how even a medium size group can take over barny and bruce. The parking is good and the shaded area at barnys rubble (I remember) would be a good rest and cooking area and the group camp is just down the road. As for gear I have a 10 x 10 easy up and a big 3 burner propane camp stove with griddle I could bring Peter Quote
rmncwrtr Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 So we have votes for Leavenworth and Squamish. Any more opinions before I try to put some stuff together. A few dates would be very helpful. Hint. Hint. And I've never been to either place so any info/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Quote
Peter_SS Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 AUG 23 in levenworth sounds good to me. My advice is to have somone at bruce bolder and b rubble very early to lay clame to them. Featherd friends does a rock event there and they may be able to tell how to reserve the areas. The groups I wnet with took them by force by arriving very early and setting up ropes. I will know later if I can help w this. The forest service has a group spot down the road and that could be reserved as well. Quote
Bug Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 Call the Leavenworth Ranger Station today to reserve a group site. 1-509-548-6977 They are not open as much as you might think. In the past we had to go up to Chatter Creek but that is not accessible due to the wash out. Another time we used the Nason creek site on the Yakima river. Have fun! Quote
ken4ord Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 August 23rd will work for me and Simone that is the only weekend we will be able to go. Quote
rmncwrtr Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 I called the ranger station and they referred me to recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and the group sites for Bridge Creek and Eight Mile are booked for the weekend of the 23rd. Those were the two the ranger recommended to me for families. I don't know the names of the other campgrounds. Quote
olyclimber Posted July 21, 2008 Author Posted July 21, 2008 try chatter creek. we had it there once...its farther up the valley but i like it. it has a shelter. i'm in for this date too. Quote
Bug Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 I was in Icicle Saturday and the road is closed at Ida creek. Chatter is not an option. Quote
olyclimber Posted July 21, 2008 Author Posted July 21, 2008 double drat. the other option we did on another year was that campground in the tumwater. Quote
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