dirtysloper Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I like to call the first 10ish pitches of Infinite B. the "girlfriend" route. Does anybody have any recommendations of similar "girlfriend" routes, climbs or peaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClipStick Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) Route finding on your girlfriend is a spray conversation in the making... Leavenworth has one...like 5.6-5.7 that is a classic 4-5 pitch..but I'm retarded on names..perfect for the "significant" other... are you looking at multi-pitch sport for "girlfriend" or trad OK? **EDIT** Ooops...5.8 - Outer Space... Edited October 10, 2008 by FamilyMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crillz Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Outerspace is not GF material. Take her to X38 so there's no crowding on coolish routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokogirl Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Givler's is a great route for the girlfriend or boyfriend. It depends on previous experience of the "friend"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Prime Rib of Goat on Goat Wall in Mazama is a good girlfriend route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysloper Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Awesome! keep em coming. trad or sport, and what about alpine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinerack Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ingalls Peak South Ridge. Great route for the GF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Alpine: Upper N Ridge of Stuart from the Notch. Slesse NE Buttress is a great GF route!! N Face Burgundy Spire Sahale is pretty good especially if you both ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwebster Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 saber on castle is a good gf route. if you don't mind runnouts, there are several gf routes (5.6) on sunset slabs, pinnacles. also martian diagonal pinnacles. The gully (orchard rock, pinnacles). mountaineer dome (icicle creek), and that 5.6 crack there is also easy and short with a walk off, and bruces boulder and bolt rock. bolts, the two 5.6 routes under the railroad bridge at 38, also at interstate park, headlight point, those first two 5.6 routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysloper Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Sweet, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 saber on castle is a good gf route. Last year, I saw a gf reduced to tears because the bf went off-route(putting her in the harder polished corner to the right of Saber Ledge) and ran it out so that she couldn't hear him--she was panic-stricken, between being on a harder route than she signed up for and never being completely sure she was on belay because she couldn't see or hear bf. I don't think there was much spooning in THAT tent that night. Lesson: regardless of which climb you choose, KNOW the route and stay w/in sight or voice contact in order to ensure happy ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysloper Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Good point. The only tears I want to see should be from joy... or ecstasy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 There are several good routes to the left of the Kone on 3 O' Clock rock. All slabby knobs and friction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Pope Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Mazama Route on Elephant's Perch, Sawtooths, Id. that was my GF's second multi-pitch route, and it was easy enough for her to concentrate on cleaning and rope work. . .I read that Outer Space was not, but that was her first Multi-pitch route with me. . .aside from the walk off, it was fine. . .lol. But really, EP is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 At Three O'clock Rock in Darrington,Silent Running offers a very straight-forward and well-protected slab climb although it is "well-protected" in a slab climb way with runouts up to 30 feet or so on easier terrain. These pose absolutely no problem for the follower, though some leaders may pucker up a bit and I was there once when somebody sent their girlfriend up there for her first lead ever and she fell 60 feet. It was not pretty. With fall colors, Darrington is even more scenic than usual and Three O'Clock Rock has a civilized trail right to the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApeMan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 S. Face of the Tooth, Snolqualmie pass. I took my wife to be up that early in our dating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Girls like the Cirque.... click me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Lesson:regardless of which climb you choose, KNOW the route and stay w/in sight or voice contact in order to ensure happy ending Lesson: leave her at home and come home to a happy ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter57 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Easiest multi pitch going is Easy Street, Gunshow, Exit 38. A great starter multi pitch for the timid. The rating of 5.6 WAY over rates it The belay ledge is airy. A step up is Ground Hogs Day in Leavenworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 GNS at Index on a weekday. It is such a beautiful view with very little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRep Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 It depends, if she is always asking to go climbing with me then a good place to take the little lady would be Index. The way I see it, if she doesn't like the place and freaks out, then it's an early sign that things just won't work out. However, if she loves it, thats a keeper. Call me selfish but GNS, The Tooth, Ingalls, and Midway get pretty boring after a couple ascents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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