Jerome Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Single pitches E. Face Snibble Tower, 5th pitch. 5.9, Smith - great thin crack in a wonderful position, made a little better by the crud you've got to do to get to it Dishonourable Discharge, 10b, Leavenworth - pretty hard for being so damn short! Split Pillar, right side, 10b, Squamish - not the hardest crack I've lead, but definately the best Thin Fingers, 11a, Index - obviously. Pretty easy once past the start Kite Flying Blind, 11c, Index - haven't gotten clean yet, but still a beautiful, difficult crux G-M to Heart of the Country, 10a, Index - really good handcrack Exasperator full, 10c, Squamish - even better after a couple of beers Multi Grand Wall, 11a, Squamish Snake, 5.9, Squamish Davis-Holland/Lovin' Arms, 11b, Index Outer Space, 5.9, Leavenworth Alpine Burgundy Spire, N. Face, 5.8 - sunrise at the bivi can't be beat South Early Winter Spire, Direct E. Buttress, 5.9 A1 - easier than I thought it'd be, but still fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drederek Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Yeah Magic Light - Smith Tried Penguins in Bondage once. Didn't have the gumption that day. Maybe this weekend. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Maybe not the best but these routes generate the fondest meories for each of their areas. Old Grey Mare - Castle Rock ROTC - Midnight Rock Japanese Gardens/10% - Index Perfidous Albion – Squamish Spider Man – Smith Blown Out - Beacon  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyagpa! Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 four sheets to the wind - New River last two pitches of outer space alcoa presents - Seneca tropicana -exit 38 pleasant overhangs - Seneca soler - devils tower paul maul - tieton sinsemelia - Vantage west variation of monkeys face - Smith These are a few of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyagpa! Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 four sheets to the wind - New River last two pitches of outer space alcoa presents - Seneca tropicana -exit 38 pleasant overhangs - Seneca soler - devils tower paul maul - tieton sinsemelia - Vantage west variation of monkeys face - Smith These are a few of my favorites. even if not all in the PNW sorry about twice! [This message has been edited by kyagpa! (edited 08-16-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 ...And anything that good is worth repeating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Mf overhang cause I took the wipper off it today!!! I blame the smoke and lack of reto bolts hehehejehjjejeje!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highclimb Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 single pitch trad - Picies (sp) - Index, all you need is three peices of pro...a #1 camalot, #2 camalot, and a #3.5...ahhhh multi pitch rock route - outer space! alipne rock route - the last pitch on the south face of Prusik The second pitch above the detatched pillar on Serpentine Ridge. the most beutiful 5.8 coner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted August 23, 2001 Share Posted August 23, 2001 Isn't it interesting how everyone has bias' toward the crags they have climbed at the most. Perhaps that is where they ticked their first 5.10, .11, or .12 and they have special feelings for those climbs and areas. Lots of factors play into the mix. eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Kid Posted August 28, 2001 Share Posted August 28, 2001 Uh, Texplorer, the question was "What are your favorite Pitches in the PNW". A favorite can only be at the crags you have climbed at. So here are my biases (I'm from the east side of the state and Im Marty, not FAt Kid. He just uses my computer). Smith: Toxic, Darkness at noon, Spank The Monkey Vantage: That M&M's route that keeps getting bolted then chopped, Boschido, The routes around the Powerhouse that I can't remember the names Minnehaha: Dihedral, Hooker, Hot Licks Deep Creek: Motley Crux, Quiver, Opiate for the People China Bend: Blue Chunks, Pork Sausage, Shut out Marcus: Natural Born Puller, Sport of Spew, The Blow of Choss Metaline FAlls: Gunshow, Conan the Barbarian, 12GA. Pump Riggins: So Thin So Fat, Tractor Boy, Brother Speed Dishman: Slave Labor, Rock 106, The Dull Sickle Post FAlls: Death Fall, Death Match 2000, Fantastic upside Down Flake Laclede: Poster Child, Yeild Curve, Chicken Mc Nubbins Chimney: Canary Legs (only route Ive done there) Banks Lake: Red Rocket, Allergic Reaction, Short Circut Little Si: Rainy day women was nice but haven't been there much. Rocks of Sharon: Chronic Rookie, Super Fly, Massive attack Spring MOuntain: Can't remember the names but all the easier routes up to 12a were good. I'd recommend a weekend to anyone looking for a good moderate sport Crag Skaha: Not Fade Away, Fire wire, Wings of Desire Granite Point: Psychosynthesis, Pendulum, Killer My 2cents concerning PNW pitches. Spokane is part of the PNW isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted August 28, 2001 Share Posted August 28, 2001 Good point Marty, Looks like you have done some sick routes. I'm not quite as experienced and am limited to mainly Oregon as far as climbing but here's my fav's so far. Sport -Vomit Launch - Smith Trad -Moonshine Dihedral - Smith Alpine Rock -N Ridge - Stuart Alpine climb -Jefferson Park Glacier - Jefferson  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Kid Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 But Texplorer. I have zero alpine experience (I used to snowboard a lot does that count?) and only a few trad ascents. Not so well rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Donna-Top-St... Oh, whoops! I thought I was on the "Pest Bitches in the PNW" thread. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Isn't she the trim that jumped off the bridge the other day? quote: Originally posted by Jman: Donna-Top-St... Oh, whoops! I thought I was on the "Pest Bitches in the PNW" thread. Sorry. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblakley Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Just got back from Squamish. Adding "Neat and Cool" 10a to this thread. Name says it all. I was pulling through the second bulge when my right hand slapped into a puddle of water! Very exciting down climb...chalk up..back up..barely f***ing made it! Total fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 That wasn't water, it was from the last guy to climb it pissing himself laughing at the antics of the Washington crew flailing around on Corner Crack. Dru (finally climbed Gross Incompetence!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblakley Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Cool. I just tripped across a great discovery then. piss + chalk = super grip. I can just see it now. People climbing with their chalk bag with their Metolius Piss Jar attached! LOL Dru, have'nt been up to Squamish in 4 years or so and I forgot how beautiful the scenery (both types) is and how nice the people are. Canadians rock..eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Jblakely Canyuckers are ok but their brew is piss Drul what up with our plans?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 What plans? I just got back from the Interior and now I have to work. Are we supposed to do something this weekend or something? How was HipHop 101 at Bumbershoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Dru: What plans? I just got back from the Interior and now I have to work. Are we supposed to do something this weekend or something? How was HipHop 101 at Bumbershoot? Nevermind bozo forget it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancegranite Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Narrow Arrow direct The Split Pillar Bumblebee ROTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 With so much good climbing and so little time, I wanted to hear what people think are some best pitches in the PNW. The type of pitches that makes one think "This is why I climb". Â Â If the number of times I've done it is an indication, then Sunblessed at Squamish must be good, because it sure ain't as convenient as Exasperator. The first 2 pitches are great. At least 3 of 4 finishes are good. It isn't why I climb but it is why I like to climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCramer Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 On the right side of Midnight Rock the Apron Jam route. (5.7) It isn’t climbed very often but it is in a fantastic position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripped Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Some climbs that I remember being really fun: Â * The top pitch of Spiderman(smidd). Â * The pitch on Calculus Crack above the belay-ledge. Very airy with some faddy hand jams. (Squamish) Â * Thin Fingers (Index) Â * Iguanarama (For that stellar climbing at E38) Â * Reptiles and Amphetamines (For more stellar climbing at E32) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Outer Space crack Sky Ridge at Smiff. Hand traverse on the 2nd pitch. Penalty Box at CalCheak waterline traverse at secret West Van spot - may be bouldering but a pitch or two long! Overlap pitch on Sisyphus at Marble Canyon Double Exposure at Skaha If I had to pick one, just one, pitch to represent the whole of Squamish it would probably be the roof traverse at Squamish. It has everything that makes Squamish squamish including slab, pin scars, bomber jams, tree move, and sometime wetness. However I think the crux pitch on Rock On is better, just unrepresentative. Angel Crack is pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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