Crillz Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) I know both places will have their drips, but after this week's dry trend (and the sunny forecast ), does anyone have knowledge of climbable conditions at either place? Thanks! Edited January 15, 2009 by Crillz Quote
Peakpimp Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I drove by X38 yesterday on my way home from Vantage and it still looked pretty wet with some snow around. Quote
MarkMcJizzy Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 The Index parking lot has about a foot of snow on it. The entire trail to the LTW is buried, although the base is clear. I would imagine the trail to the UTW is in full conditions, and snow melt is common. The remainder of this winters snowfall is truly amazing and surprising. Slightly to the west, the trail to Wallace Falls was snow free to ~1700'. Quote
Crillz Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Thanx for the info. Did the sun shine on the LTW at all today? Quote
orion_sonya Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Bump - has anyone hiked to the LTW? Are any of the routes dry? How about the country? Also, has anyone checked out the clearcut below Zeke's from the highway? Has the sun burned off the snow there yet? Inquiring minds want to know! thanks, Orion Quote
Crillz Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Forecasted temps are on the decline Quote
DCramer Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Walk around, explore and find that new route that has been waiting for you! Quote
jshamster Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I have it on good authority that the Town Walls are dry for the most part. I know nothing of the approaches, and it sounds as though parking may be an issue. Go get some! Cheers. Jimbo Quote
eric8 Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Anyone go today? How was it? Warm enough? Dry enough? parking? Quote
orion_sonya Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Well, looking for myself payed off this time. We bouldered in the clearcut below Zeke's Saturday and climbed at the Country on Sunday - both days were excellent. Zeke's boulders are free of snow and everything in the clearcut is dry. We were able to drive to the top of the clearcut by playing redneck an beating the shit out of my truck. Zero to four inches of snow is at the base of LTW and the Country; most all of the routes are dry. The friction is good and the breeze is warm. If anyone has MLK day off and was wondering, I suggest heading out. Cheers, Orion Edited January 19, 2009 by orion_sonya Quote
bigwallben Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Temps around North bend today were a balmy 60 degrees; though the wind gusted most of the day. That said, we climbed at World Wall (I) and all routes are BONE DRY. The rock was about as sticky as it gets. For those who know...that spells Rhinolicious. Best, Ben Quote
fenderfour Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I went climbing with Argus at the UTW on Sunday. There was some snow on the trail, but it's wasn't terrible. The rock was dry. While there, we scrubbed and climbed Free Range Chook at Shady lane. Cramer gives it 3 of 4 stars. Very good, but short route. Quote
RJRiha Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Just got back from enjoying my MLK holiday at 38. Very windy, but the rock was DRY. Did some roped bouldering (gritscone) with 2 newer climbers to stay out of the wind. 46 degrees felt warm after climbing in 25 degree weather at Smith this weekend (weather service said it would be in the 60s!!!!). Quote
archenemy Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I went climbing with Argus at the UTW on Sunday. There was some snow on the trail, but it's wasn't terrible. The rock was dry. While there, we scrubbed and climbed Free Range Chook at Shady lane. Cramer gives it 3 of 4 stars. Very good, but short route. NOTHING keeps you down, does it!!! Quote
fenderfour Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I went climbing with Argus at the UTW on Sunday. There was some snow on the trail, but it's wasn't terrible. The rock was dry. While there, we scrubbed and climbed Free Range Chook at Shady lane. Cramer gives it 3 of 4 stars. Very good, but short route. NOTHING keeps you down, does it!!! To be fair, it was Argus' idea. We went looking for DGS, found Shady lane instead and I got to scrubbing while he cleared the crack. But no, very little will stop me from climbing when it's time. Quote
Sherri Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Anyone get over to Index over the weekend? Is it dry? Warm? Can I wear my capri pants or do I need a snowsuit? Inquiring minds want to know...might head over tomorrow if it's looking good. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Lower Wall is fine and has been for the last few weeks.....a couple weeks ago it was dry no jackets and no people.....of course daily conditions can vary.....it was cold in the area yesterday. No snow. Quote
backcountrydog Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 lower wall is pretty dry as of today. there a some seeps but the sun is shining and tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer Quote
Argus Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I got to scrubbing while he cleared the crack. I don't think that came out quite right! Quote
Sherri Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I got to scrubbing while he cleared the crack. I don't think that came out quite right! Not that there's anything wrong with that... Quote
Crillz Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 So how was Index? Looked like a mighty fine day! Quote
Sherri Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Mighty fine, indeed. I think I even got a tan. Heads up on that middle stretch of the 5.7 pitch of Roger's Corner. A grapefruit-sized chunk came right out in my hand. With the wet sand pushing through behind the loose bits of rock, looks like there's a few more ready to let go. I didn't want to get to ambitious with my cleaning, in case it's just one piece holding the whole thing together... Quote
RJRiha Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Anyone been out to 32/38 this last week? I've been tracking the weather, and it seems like I'll find dry stuff. Anyone know for sure? Quote
Rick Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 32 is dry! The routes at the Far Side(North Side of I-90)are dry also. It's usually really windy though and that can make for some mighty cold fingers! Last week I climbed at 32 and it was in the 60's! Two day's in a row! Rick Quote
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