JosephH Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Looks like the old stone is going to dry out and warm up. Would like to get in a go or two up the Corner, YW, or FFA and possibly - depending on just how fat I've gotten - go retrieve my gear up on 'Menopause' (that last part is only if time, weather, and stamina were to all miraculously line up which is pretty doubtful...). Quote
Moof Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Joseph, I'm planning to be out there both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. I'd be up for following you up some free climbing crap. I know how royally FAT I've gotten, so, yeah, feel free to find a stronger partner instead. My only tick list is to get the last two lead bolts on the start of Pipedream and retrieve all my crap (half day solo), and I'll likely do that Sunday. What and where is Menopause? Quote
JosephH Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Moof, sounds good. I'll be out with Ranger Ben on Sunday and so am mainly looking for thu-sat partners with a strong pref for fri or sat, so sat will probably work. Menopause is the new extension route above Bill's 'Rythmn Method', the bolted one-pitch just around to the right from YW. I harbor no illusions about my prospects for leading that second roof which is the in the foreground of this photo. The route follows the pink line to our (Shane & I) high point. A bunch of my gear is parked in the notch at the beginning of the pink line. Quote
kevbone Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Looks like it needs some cleaning...... Quote
JosephH Posted January 14, 2009 Author Posted January 14, 2009 Beyond the initial detached panel underneath the first roof, it's just been a spot here and a loose scale there. By and large it goes fine as is at this point. This shot was, however, taken before the second roof was even attempted so it does show the state it was in for the FA. All the cleaning up to the high point on the big roof was done from stances free on lead. At the highpoint out by the lip of the big roof Shane did have to get on a piece to clean a microwave-size set of blocks which moved an inch when he first climbed through them. Hopefully that will remain the only point things haven't been done free on the route. Quote
denalidave Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 I'd like to get out Wed for a few hours if your available? Freeze for All, Cold Warriors, Manochill, whatever? Quote
JosephH Posted January 14, 2009 Author Posted January 14, 2009 Dave, would love to but I'm working out the other way in Hillsboro on Wed... Quote
denalidave Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 No worries, I'm going to be a 3rd wheel with Lost Cam Kenny & crew. Probably just do the corner or YW. I can only get away from the fam for half the day. Might try to get out Thur too if I can get the kids locked up in the crawlspace long enough. Quote
penoyar Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I'd be happy to go Friday. Have led up the corner the few times I've been to Beacon, but am unfamiliar with the other routes. I'm in Seattle and frustrated with the weather, so a day on rock would be a treat. PM me if that sounds like it'll work. tom Quote
JosephH Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 Tom, you're on. Will send a pm... Quote
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