telemarker Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Trip: Tumwater Alpine - Recurve Dihedral Date: 10/10/2009 Trip Report: Geoff Cecil and I climbed the Recurve Dihedral today. Nursing a sick hangover from an excessive Oktoberfest, I was over an hour late meeting a very patient Geoff. We scrapped plans to climb snow creek wall, and spontaneously decided to jump on the Recurve. The approach is very nice up a dry creekbed, on mostly solid rock. The climbing is what you would expect: Dirt, loose blocks, some gardening, and some fun moves here and there. We climbed it in 7 pitches, and descended by downclimbing and rapping a ridge trending northeast from the top. The temps were damn cold, but we had a great time, climbing a formation that many climbers gawk at from road. The Recurve River crossing, trying not to step on massive spawning salmon. Approaching the Recurve The climbing: Lots 'o moss The top of the Recurve How many of you can say you can do this while choking a smoke? Geoff channeling his Ron Kauk The Descent gully Deproach Parting Shot, Colchuck Lake Edited October 11, 2009 by telemarker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyleaf Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I can't believe that guys wearing equestrian pants. They're probably made for women anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 nice views of the tumwater from up there. very scenic with the fall colors. good job getting out, telemarker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyleaf Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It was great climbin' with ya John! Cool Pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 What is that white stuff on Geoff's face? Would you recommend this climb as a cure for a hangover? Where are the pictures of Colchuck Lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 and where does one purchase these equestrian pants? they seem a lot heartier than my Patagonia capris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyleaf Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 That white stuff on my face is spirit love from Ron Kauk, he sent my way on a hawk. I was at one with said hawk. Which is why he gave some of Ron Kauk's spirit love. And, you can find the equestrian pants in the geriatric women's section at your local St. Vincent De Paul. Cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ron Kauk be damned, please done forget our dear Lady Colchuck and the gold she guards. Sounds like you guys where better off in staying away from Snow Creek Wall today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe1234 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Wtf why do i always have to horizontal scroll to read telemarkers posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Wtf why do i always have to horizontal scroll to read telemarkers posts. Cause some of his pics are BIG, just like the number of pitches he gets done in a day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 It was great climbin' with ya John! Cool Pics! Great time Geoff. Thanks for sticking around! Your equestrian pants need some coat hangers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) Wtf why do i always have to horizontal scroll to read telemarkers posts. Sorry! I didn't downsize that second photo enough. Annoying, I know... Edited October 11, 2009 by telemarker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_H Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 That one definitly isn't high on my list. Nice work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Cool. I have gawked at that a few times and thought, "Now that looks dirty." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Cool. I have gawked at that a few times and thought, "Now that looks dirty." Yes, please do gawk, then keep driving.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 That's great, John. I've looked at that line every time I've driven highway 2 eastbound for literally decades. Thanks for posting this. Nice colors this year, huh? Is that related to the fact that we had a dry summer, or a sudden cold snap in the Fall, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 That's great, John. I've looked at that line every time I've driven highway 2 eastbound for literally decades. Thanks for posting this. Nice colors this year, huh? Is that related to the fact that we had a dry summer, or a sudden cold snap in the Fall, or what? Thanks Matt! I'm noit sure why the colors are so brilliant this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sheeit those must be wimmins pants cause in the third pic there is a VPL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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