DavidVO Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 After my plan to tackle Eldorado on Sep 5 (see my post at http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=832522#Post832522) did not work out because of weather and not finding a climbing partner, this is a new try. I am more or less flexible with the date (Sep 10...13), depending mainly on the weather forecast. I suggest to get out to the Eldorado TH on the evening before, car-camp and start early (say 3:30) for a single push. Another option would be to camp a few hours further up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily P Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I might be interested. I'm looking to get a lot of Alpine climbing in before classes start for me. I'm away from home (Ellensburg) right now and thus away from my ever so informative guide books. I've heard the name Eldorado but don't know much about it. What kind of climbing are we talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidVO Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) Hi Emily, thanks for your message. We are talking about a very strenuous climb that is not really technical, but requires travel over a glacier that at this time of the year should have many open crevasses. So going roped is a must. See a very good report at http://danielarndt.com/article/50/Eldorado_Peak_climb_via_the_knife_edge_East_Ridge Cheers, David Edited September 6, 2008 by DavidVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared_j Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 David, I am interested in 11th-13th if you're still around. I'm 28, consider myself very fit, have plenty of glacier travel and rock climbing experience. I can climb 'till Sunday, and would also be interested in adjacent summits. If you're still free, give me a call on my cell at (858)945-2475. I live in Seattle. Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidVO Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hi Jared, just tried to reach you on the phone. Meanwhile it seems that I have already a partner to go with, but why not go as a group of three (or maybe even four). Do you have a rope handy that we can share? I did not bring mine from Germany. I have rented a convertible (Cevy HHR), which we could use also for car-camping. On Friday early evening I have an appointment at a Thai restaurant in 1121 Ne 45th St, Seattle: http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/cUvkeQjQSr24upabBlKsEs-arayas-vegetarian-place-seattle-wa How about meeting there at say 7:30 PM? Cheers, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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