Matt_Alford Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Trip: Mnt. Goode - NE Butress Date: 8/16/2008 Trip Report: Dave Svilar and climbed the NE Buttress of Mnt. Goode on Saturday the 16th. We both found the route enjoyable, challenging, but never extreme. Climbing in boots with heavy packs after a legit approach adds to the alpine flavor of this climb. We got on the rock at 2 pm and climbed to the summit in 7 silum blocks arriving at sunset. An big feed (avocado, cookies, scotch=heavy pack) and a stunning sunset made an unforgettable bivy. Awoken by lighting and unfriendly skies at 5 am motivated us down. A combination of down climbing a rappels brought us down to the meadows above Park Creek. 19 long hot miles, a close encounter with a black bear and two rangers brought us back to Bridge Creek Trail Head and warm beers. Most excellent full-on Cascade Adventure with a great partner and lifelong friend. Dave and NE Buttress Approach Slabs Climbing on the Buttress Summit shots Avocado love Summit feed Unfriendly sunrise Lightning Face SW Couloir rappels Buckner and Booker Tree love Quote
Blake Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Nice job Matt. Not a bad way to 'salvage' the trip. Now that you know the descent, I think the Megalodon is calling your name even louder. Quote
catbirdseat Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Good to see you old boys are still getting out together. Nice report. Let me know if you ever decide to hit California. Quote
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