Frenchy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just found it the other day. Enjoyed it for the proximity to Oly and the ability to go up something other than a parking garage. Just curious about history and any other resources on the spot apart from the Smoot and what can be googled. Geologic history? Who found and how? Half pulled bolt left of the bulge still chilling? The opposing wall and history? Access? (witnessed other 'civilians' driving the roads that are apparently gated) Who owns if not Weyerhauser? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I believe Jim Yoder and Marlene Ford wrote a guide. Jim and Mike Massey introduced me to the place, perhaps 20 years ago. The best wall out there features sport climbs to 5.13 and was developed by Mike, Jim, Ted Otto and others. Another Tacoma climber who knows the area much better than I, the only one I can think of who regularly participates on this site, is PhoQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 You can also hit up Lucky for info, he's a quasi steward at the place. Drederek has climbed out there quite a bit as well, and I think Jens is pretty familiar to boot. I've only been once but enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drederek Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It looks an awful lot like the "ground" around the creek coming out of Mt St Helens crater which makes me believe its some kind of hardened ash with all kinds of rocks in it. I remember someone telling me it came from Mt Rainier. Its more or less an outdoor homemade gym and the second best climbing area < 1 hr from Olympia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannible Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 <1 hour from Olympia, but if you are on foot the approach is almost long enough to justify driving somewhere worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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