Mid-Week Index or Exit 38?

[CollinWoods]

Now that there are longer days and better weather (hopefully, maybe, we’ll see) Mattp and I have talked about making mid-week climbing trips after work to either Index or Exit 38. Is anyone else up to this or have any other good ideas? Maybe we could set up a car pool or something… What do you all think?

[DPS]

Great idea. We could meet at the Issaquah Park and Ride and car pool to Exit 38.

[Braydon]

I'd be up for that as well...what time, on average do you plan on leaving?

[CollinWoods]

Braydon, that is what i was wondering myself. What time works best for everyone? I get out at 1:40 but was hoping i can hich a ride and split gas. I can meet any one around Bothell or other near by places.

[Toast]

Wednesdays used to be a regular gig. Just pick a day of the week, and make it regular.

[CollinWoods]

Wednesdays used to be a regular gig. Just pick a day of the week, and make it regular.

 

Thats what mattp said. This is his idea. Wednesdays sounds good to me.

[Peakpimp]

Ok we get it already! But seriously, Im up for wednesdays too! Just let me know when and where to be. Also Collin, I'm in Lake City if you might want to meet up and carpool from the north end somewhere. -Josh

[CollinWoods]

I kept getting the 404 error and thought it wasent posting... I would be down for that Josh. Do you all want to hit up Exit 38 this Wednesday (depending on weather)? I dont really care what wall, any preferences?

[Peakpimp]

Unfortunately it looks like some serious precipitation is forecasted up there this week.

[CollinWoods]

Yeah it looks like the weather is going to be pretty bad. 80% chance of precipitation for Issaquah. How does next Wednesday sound?

[CollinWoods]

Josh and everyone else-Do you all want to climb at Exit 38 this coming wednesday afternoon, I get out at 2 and am good for anytime after.

[Peakpimp]

I'll know if I can tomorrow as my work schedule for the following week is posted on thursday afternoon. -Josh

[b-dog]

id be down give me a call and we can chat.

brandon

206-940-1652

[Braydon]

Braydon, that is what i was wondering myself. What time works best for everyone? I get out at 1:40 but was hoping i can hich a ride and split gas. I can meet any one around Bothell or other near by places.

Yeah I don't think this would work now but when I'm done with track I'll be able to leave at 2:30

[CollinWoods]

Braydon, that is what i was wondering myself. What time works best for everyone? I get out at 1:40 but was hoping i can hich a ride and split gas. I can meet any one around Bothell or other near by places.

Yeah I don't think this would work now but when I'm done with track I'll be able to leave at 2:30

 

Brandon, sounds good.

[mattp]

On Wednesday next week, I should be able to cut out as early as 3:30. Lets hope it stops raining before July.

[frankstoneline]

Collin are you in cle elum now?

Been meaning to check out exit 38 (I'm in ellensburg) I can drive?

[CollinWoods]

Only on weekends and during the summer, Frank. Thanks alot though, if you ever want to hit it up this summer, i would be more than happy too. Im looking out my window and its raining pretty hard (this sucks) we can decide if it will be worth it monday or tuesday. It looks like it might rain but lets hope for the best.

[frankstoneline]

Only on weekends and during the summer, Frank. Thanks alot though, if you ever want to hit it up this summer, i would be more than happy too. Im looking out my window and its raining pretty hard (this sucks) we can decide if it will be worth it monday or tuesday. It looks like it might rain but lets hope for the best.

Ah, I'm off on break so I'll have to pass this week anyways, but in the near future and all summer I'll be around hopefully

 

[Peakpimp]

I'm off all day next wednesday and available to climb as early as necessary! Lets hope for some decent weather! -Josh

[frankstoneline]

I have a really mellow quarter coming up, so I should be available almost any day except thursday. Also: my floor (though rather small) is always open if any of you folks want to hit vantage or leavenworth and need somewhere to crash. I'm just getting back into climbing, so I'd gladly tag along anywhere someone's willing to put up with/teach me.

[CollinWoods]

What does everyone think of the the weather for Wednesday.Looks like rain but...

[mattp]

Looks like rain but...

 

It looks like real wetness - not just a little.

[Jens]

Great stoke guys!

 

I'd be interested in picking a day (my vote is Tuesday) that could be an "anyone that shows- meet at the crag after work" weekly ritual that could be ongoing from April through June. Pick a day and go. On rainy days it could be world wall 1 (stays dry in the rain) and on dry days it could be anywhere else around north bend. Index is tough for Seattle folk to battle traffic for a few hours of after work cragging.

It could be a set in stone ongoing thing.

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As for after work belayers, sadly many of the regulars at my Seattle Climbing Gym only ever seem to talk about outdoor climbing and seem to instead be content to climb outside once every seven weeks at best. Many would rather yard away on the same 3-4 indoor routes on the overhanging lead wall month after month and then wonder why they climb a full number grade less on footworky routes at places like smith.

[sisu]

I would be game for a set day per week to climb. I am carless but will happily chip in for gas if anyone is coming from Sodo/south Downtown area after 5pm.