BirdDog Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 There is always a plausible explanation for everything... ...yea, that's from PDX'ers going to Calf. and bringing back holds to glue on their test pieces at the Gorge.... Quote
rob Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 hey rob, i'm hoping you can test the rock-fall in the country. pm me for the exact location. this is all getting a little weird. PM sent. I'll need a rope-gun. Speed is essential, we don't want the residue to wash off in the rain. Quote
Kimmo Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 PM sent. I'll need a rope-gun. Speed is essential, we don't want the residue to wash off in the rain. Thanks for the haste, but let's not overlook the need to get the block back in place. PS: It's looking like Buckaroo will not be lending his engineering skills for this endeavor. Quote
sobo Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I came across a cougar (fully grown) at the country, as I was exiting the upperwall trail. about the begining of April. Aren't all cougars full grown. Isn't that part of the criteria? POTD, fer sure! Quote
Dane Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 We were there but we didn't blow up nut'in no matter what he sez Would we be so proud as to show our faces for such a nafarious crime? Besides we live in Twist and have pleanty of stuff over here to blow up. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 There is always a plausible explanation for everything... ...yea, that's from PDX'ers going to Calf. and bringing back holds to glue on their test pieces at the Gorge.... Almost...this is a result of one PDXer trying to drill a rock pipe into the thing solo. You need a second to sit on it.... Quote
dberdinka Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Mmmm....rock pipes....that would make for a much more interesting thread. Are there any the Cascade alpine? Quote
Pilchuck71 Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Mmmm....rock pipes....that would make for a much more interesting thread. Are there any the Cascade alpine? I whole heartedly agree....... Someone spill the beans. Where are the rock pipes and who will be the first to write the guide book? Quote
G-spotter Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 There are a couple on Habrich disguised as drilled #3 rock placements Quote
rob Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks for the haste, but let's not overlook the need to get the block back in place. I was looking around at the debris. I'm pretty confident that we could lift the majority of the ledge back, especially since the force of the blast broke it into smaller pieces. The presence of two bolt anchors above the ledge, and large tree anchors on the ground, is advantageous. I have 100m of static line and about 50 meters of 1'' tubular webbing left over from a previous spelunking hobby. I'd be willing to donate it to the cause. We'd probably need another 100m of static, and a couple guys on the ground to haul. What sort of epoxy would be best? There would be pieces missing, but I'm pretty confident we could glue most of the big pieces back onto the ledge. It *is* flat, after all. Quote
ivan Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Mmmm....rock pipes....that would make for a much more interesting thread. Are there any the Cascade alpine? I whole heartedly agree....... Someone spill the beans. Where are the rock pipes and who will be the first to write the guide book? does or-e-gon chosscades count? Quote
Crillz Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Actually, I vote just to take up some wood and make some forms. Pour a new block out of concrete. It'll look close enough, and it will be easier. Let's pour back the block about 2 feet taller so the sketch is removed from that pitch. Quote
gyro Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks for the haste, but let's not overlook the need to get the block back in place. I was looking around at the debris. I'm pretty confident that we could lift the majority of the ledge back, especially since the force of the blast broke it into smaller pieces. The presence of two bolt anchors above the ledge, and large tree anchors on the ground, is advantageous. I have 100m of static line and about 50 meters of 1'' tubular webbing left over from a previous spelunking hobby. I'd be willing to donate it to the cause. We'd probably need another 100m of static, and a couple guys on the ground to haul. What sort of epoxy would be best? There would be pieces missing, but I'm pretty confident we could glue most of the big pieces back onto the ledge. It *is* flat, after all. I'll donate beer and whiskey, let me know the preferred brands. Quote
Dirtyleaf Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Just rent/borrow a boom truck and lift that bitch right back in place. I'll lend some epoxy to keep her in place. And a fifth of Jameson Irish whiskey. (the key ingredient to all successful outdoor endeavors.) Quote
Dirtyleaf Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 I mean, you haven't even named the block yet. If you were a block how would YOU feel if everyone referred to you as "block." Blocks have feelings to you know. Fucking amatuers. I'll call her "Kathy". She needs our help you guys. Let's do this. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 You can attempt to cement the block back into place, but weathering will probably loosen it before two long. Take a cue from WSDOT and bolt some cyclone fencing around it; much easier than deadmanning it into the wall. No specialized equipment required. While you've still got the block conveniently on the ground, you might also consider bolting some additional holds onto it. The addition of a bronze plaque commemorating the repair crew might also be in order. Quote
needtoclimb Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 what about a candle light vigil at Greenlake first, to remember Kathy the Block? Quote
Dirtyleaf Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 Yes: If we can pool our collective together and have a slideshow/Memorium on the history of our friend Kathy the Block. She was a good friend to many and will be missed by all. I will bring hamburger meet and everclear. Someone else will need to bring a garbage can and fruit to make the Spode. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 You might as well go the distance and rename Index "Kathy's Crag" at that point. Quote
RuMR Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 The other mega feature that will go soon (my guess is w/in ten years) is the large flake system that forms the lieback system to the anchors of Aborigine at Little Si...there is also a lot of climbing on that feature on the crossover from Californicator onto Technorigine...this system's gap has changed significantly over the course of the last ten years... Quote
faster_than_you Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 If a rock falls in the mountains and no climbers are around to witness it, how many pages will it consume on cc.com? Quote
faster_than_you Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 If a rock falls and there aren't third party witnesses, did it really fall? Quote
gyro Posted May 11, 2010 Posted May 11, 2010 If a rock falls and there aren't third party witnesses, did it really fall? Were there any mimes nearby? Quote
ivan Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 If a rock falls in the mountains and no climbers are around to witness it, how many pages will it consume on cc.com? genius Quote
bigwallben Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 The other mega feature that will go soon (my guess is w/in ten years) is the large flake system that forms the lieback system to the anchors of Aborigine at Little Si...there is also a lot of climbing on that feature on the crossover from Californicator onto Technorigine...this system's gap has changed significantly over the course of the last ten years... Let's hope not. Quote
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