layton Posted July 24, 2002 Posted July 24, 2002 Need partner for this weekend. Fri, Sat, Sun, and/or Monday (but 3 days max) for some long alpine rock climbs in the III-V 5.9-10b range. I have some specific climbs I wanna do in the N.Cascades or Canada. Gimme an email or ring. 360-756-6927. I have a lightwieght alpine gun that I will use if you're a dick or lie about your abilities or want to turn around. I can drive (I think) but if you live in seattle or far from B'ham, I'm not driving to pick up and drop off. That said, anyone still game? Quote
ryland_moore Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 Sounds good. I'll wait and hear from you. If you do not find anyone, I am always up for something short, but hard. Probably couldn't lead every pitch of Serpentine Arrete, for example. Two weeks ago, we did a one day car to car ascent of West Ridge of Stuart, but we were pretty tired. Jogged the eight miles out. Started at 1am, got down by 6pm. The N. Ridge is supposed to take around 6 hours. If we did huff it into Goats Pass (4-5 hours), It would probably take us around 2-3 hours to cross Stuart glacier, get up on the notch and start the climb. Any other routes you are interested in? Again, if I don't here from you, I'll probably head off to solo somethin' easy or try and jump on with my other climbing buddy and his girlfriend (3rd wheel action) Quote
layton Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 Still need a partner. I'm sure Ryland's a great guy and great climber, but he didn't have enought time. Commmmon'! p.s. I'm very very hesitant to climb w/someone I don't know. Have had partners lie and wanted to kill them. But I must go climbing. I may solo. How's Joffre's NE side lookin? Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 ML my friend lives near Joffre. I can ping him for info but no gaurantee. Good luck. Have to go to other shit myself and I can only climb 5.4 let me know if I should contact friend for beta. Has has a route on the NF... Quote
fixedPin Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 Was up on Joffre about a month ago. Sun hit the NE couloirs at about 4am. Snow was soft. Rocks were falling into central couloir. We bailed. Think the couloir routes are night time climbs this time a year until the sun gets a bit lower in the sky and temps drop a bit, but you are interested in rock anyway. Really want to do ice routes. Will go almost anytime with you, but have plans for this Saturday. Sun. & Mon? Rock routes should be fine. [ 07-24-2002, 07:47 PM: Message edited by: fixedPin ] Quote
layton Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 [ 07-25-2002, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: michael_layton ] Quote
layton Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 [ 07-25-2002, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: michael_layton ] Quote
layton Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 [ 07-25-2002, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: michael_layton ] Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 I'm gonna solo DA TOOF dis weekend with the barrage of gear and rocks falling from above I should be ready for the eiger. Wanna go Quote
allthumbs Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I'm gonna solo DA TOOF dis weekend with the barrage of gear and rocks falling from above I should be ready for the eiger. Wanna go I hear Hemlock's looking for a scramble. Quote
chucK Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 michael layton should hook up with michael stanton the trip report(s) would be cool went up and suffered and scratched mightily as we plowed through bush hell. the thick dusty brambles tore at my sunburned thighs. i hate the sun. A beautiful day as the approach showed no signs of human passage. It was a wonderful feeling of absolute wilderness, just a mile from the car! the bloodsucking winged spreaders-of-disease puffed up in a cloud from my back whenever i'd get the strength to whack'em off with my axe One thing I'll say for those mosquitos is that they help motivate you to keep moving, one stop and they'll congregate on you like a cozy bed and breakfast! does anybody do this climb? loose blocks just about lept from the moss covered slimy cracks The climbing was easy, and it was a fun challenge to find the solid holds among the loose blocks! I followed Beckey's advice to always pull down not out! [... etc ...] We made it back to the car, tired but elated! What a fantastic adventure, with a fantastic partner! as i collapsed at the car i realized nobody brought any beer. i'm gonna have to kill michael because he smiles too damn muhc. Quote
layton Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 That was pretty funny. Overly happy people usually aren't very funny, and to be honest, make me a little nervous. I still need a partner ...which is cool because I get to meet a new friend and we can learn things from each other. Quote
mvs Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 That was awesome ChucK, thanks for the laugh! It's true, I'm a grinning idiot. Overly happy and boring as dirt, --Michael Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 I am the angry drunken partner. Die Die Die. I listen to metal and punk rock. I also like easy women and easy climbin' Quote
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