LostCamKenny Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Trip: Beacon - Date: 9/21/2009 Trip Report: It seems like I have been a tour guide for the SE Corner this year and this past thursday I was able to help yet another promising climber make it up this storied, classic route. DL has been climbing a bit over a year, he says, though he doesn't climb like it. He followed me with confidence and never seemed to let the tricky moves or the exposure when coming off the slab get to him. His attitude was never unsure and he was great to hang out with - perfect mix for a climbing partner. We did three pitches up to grassy ledges and then took a break before - as the Jeffersons used to say - movin on up. When we topped out at the trail it was nearly 12:30 and I had to jog to get to work in time... i did 75 to get there but it was worth it to indoctrinate another to the joy of Beacon! DL preparing to traverse to the bottom of the slab Trying to figure out how to unsling the tree... Lovin the top of the slab! Almost to tree ledge... Following P3 Cleaning the last gear on the route It's a happy DL! Gear Notes: couple a nuts, couple a cams, couple a slings... meh Approach Notes: horrendous - don't bother coming out Edited September 21, 2009 by LostCamKenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 nice kenny - i enjoyed dropping in on ya'll on a goddamned dampish saturday morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLeo Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) I totally agree with you about the approach Kenny. It was just blistering. Great pics man! Thanks again for the introduction to Beacon! I'm heading up to Leavenworth and Seattle this week, but definitely want to climb again later in the week. Edited September 21, 2009 by DaveLeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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