Water Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 probably safe to conclude bucketz lives west of the crest and spends a lot of time in a cubicle. still, I enjoy his churlish personality and tart remarks. Quote
Dave A. Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 People name these climbs because they enjoy talking about them and sharing their fun with others.Since it appears you don't share these interests maybe you might find another place to spew. If you don't have anything helpful to say (like "self-sroking douche fest") STFU. Dave A. Quote
kinnikinnick Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 bucketz is a troll. best thing to do is ignore him. Quote
genepires Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 this thread should be moved to the rock climbing page soon. When can I pull out the rock shoes! Quote
jordansahls Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I hope its ok to ask this question here, I don't think it warrents a new thread. Anyone been around banks lake or vantage lately? I'm curious to see how climbs like trotsky's folly and Fugs falls are doing. Quote
telemarker Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 Before this recent cold snap, it's been very warm and devoid of any moisture. I didn't see any ice in the icicle last weekend when I was there. Guess you'll have to go to Banks to see for the rest of us! Quote
Josh Lewis Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 How am I supposed to go ice climbing if there is no practice ice! I'm getting pretty steamed here. Last year I couldn't because I was a liability, this year there is no ice. What's it going to be next year? I'm planning on climbing the Kautz this year which I figure I should have some ice practice. Anyone know of good places for beginners besides Leavenworth? Quote
Farrgo Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Take a long weekend and rally out to Canmore or Bozeman. Quote
MrGecko Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Oh for all the whining on this thread about no ice...this ehem low angled highway gully was climbed on Monday and is about the same distance from Seattle as Leavenworth.  Oh look just a couple miles from the trail head  Approach fun to the water fall  At the base of the route  All done time for more Jello Mommy Quote
kurthicks Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I just did a quick recon up the Icicle since I was out of town all week. Just a glaze of ice on the Candlesteins (aka Careno L and R) and nothing on either Rainbow route. No ice on the Corner Route, Duty Dome, the Pearly Gates, or The Smear. It's 27F and snowing lightly, but I think the rock and groundwater is just too warm from our recent weather. Â Go skiing. Quote
telemarker Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 As mentioned before, there's always AK47 Â Kurt is right. The skiing should be quite good! Quote
Alex Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Agree with Kurt. The cold snap is really nice but it would take a week+ for anthing that wasnt alredy reasonably well-formed to build into protectable quality ice. I know there are exceptions (Jeff always seems to ferret out something!) but I wouldnt expect Banks or Frenchmans or anything on the West side to coming in again. So these last couple days should be good for skiing but I think the recent trend was spot on: now is really the time to get into the alpine for NF Snoq, Pineapple Xpress, N F and NEB Chair, Dragontail, N B C Colchuck, all that goodness. Quote
kevino Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Now is the time eh?? Under that 3 ft of new snow since monday? Quote
G-spotter Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) You guys could be driving 4 hrs north from L'worth to Kelowna and getting on the new WI6 and open project M10 at Christy Falls Edited February 25, 2011 by G-spotter Quote
powderhound Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 You guys could be driving 4 hrs north from Kamloops to Kelowna and getting on the new WI6 and open project M10 at Christy Falls pics? Quote
G-spotter Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I don't know where that Kamloops thing came from. I meant L'worth. Just head up the 97 and don't cross the bridge to Kelowna. Quote
telemarker Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 As of last week, 3/4, there looked to be climbable ice in the mountaineers creek area, just off 8 Mile Road. Can't recall what the names of the various crags are, but they're located east of the creek, easily visible from 8 mile rd. I snapped a few pics, but just haven't uploaded them yet. Just an fyi in case anyone is desperate for bavarian ice. Quote
bsvik Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Thanks for the update. Went up Mountaineers Creek on Saturday 3/13 and climbed Mr. Seattle and a couple of shorter pitches downstream. We top-roped Mr. Seattle, but it is in protectable condition right now. As long as temps stay reasonably low, it should be in good shape for at least this week. Quote
Alex Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 sweet. would love some pics. i wish I knew why the mountaineers creek didnt come in more reliably, it's an awesome playground! maybe it needs sun on the slopes above to get enough water moving downhill. Quote
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