westernbackcountryskier Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 Does anyone have any beta on pearly gates in leavenworth, I've only heard rumors of it, and just wondered where it is, what the ratings are, that kind of thing, had a good weekend climbing givler's crack and Bo derek. Good weekend at leavenworth despite thousands of mountaineers. Quote
Guest Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 It is about a 40 minute walk from Snow Creek Parking lot. Ratings are 5.7 -5.11 cracks mostly taking the best routes. To get there : Hike across the bridge towards snow creek wall. Cross drainage. At first switchback cut right and across Snow Creek. Lots of downed trees. Gain faint trail heading up and left. Follow cairns to the white looking rock on the back side of snow creek wall.. Chain anchors all over the place. Quote
erik Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 i agree with ray, there are plenty of obvious routes that you do not need a guidebook....lead in the .10s and you can have a great time there....lead in the .8s and you can have a great time there.....i have a hard time seeing any r rated routes, unless you do not bring gear, then those cracks will probably be quite sporting if protected by quickdraws..... it is a great crag.... enjoy and be safe erik Quote
Crackbolter Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 Blah, Blah, Blah! What an embarassing group. Mouth just can't stop moving, hands cant stop typing. Quote
rayborbon Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Crackbolter: Blah, Blah, Blah! What an embarassing group. Mouth just can't stop moving, hands cant stop typing. Cracksmoker, I guess you are just pissed because you realized what you wrote was indeed silly. Crackhead -"Hello sir can you sell me a book so I know how to make this rock climb safe" Quote
max Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Crackbolter: Mouth just can't stop moving, hands cant stop typing. Amen. Quote
rayborbon Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 Jab jab for Max. Hey max you dont even know about this crag do you? <---- Here is your crack climb of the month it sits at the pearly brown gates and is rated 5.9 R. Get Viktors book for details on how to make it safer Quote
Dru Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by rayborbon: Jab jab for Max. Hey max you dont even know about this crag do you? <---- Here is your crack climb of the month it sits at the pearly brown gates and is rated 5.9 R. Get Viktors book for details on how to make it safer For that crack using a condom will make it safer for both of you. And crackbolter should make sure the equipment has been sterilized before he gets that bolt installed. He he you guys troll each other good. I bolted every crack climb in the Icicle and chopped all the face climbs on my last trip down to Leavenworth. Quote
max Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by rayborbon: Hey max you dont even know about this crag do you? It seems you think you know all about washington climbing 'cause you hear yourself yabbering so much. Thing is, you don't realize there are quite a few (relatively silent) people out there who hear you and know enough to see you're full of shit (reference CrackBolter's comment above). Of all the disgusting disease, diareah of the mouth is the worst. and yes, I do know about this crag. Tried to scope it (ok, from the car) about a month ago. What, you think I never make it back to WA? Quote
specialed Posted April 22, 2002 Posted April 22, 2002 ???????????????? A soupsandwich makes more sense than you max. [ 04-22-2002, 04:50 PM: Message edited by: specialed ] Quote
rayborbon Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 Good for you max. I dont care about other quiet climbers that think I am full of it. Godo for them too. I am capable of saying any remakr I wish. Only you choose to defend anyone that does not like me even if they make dumb remarks like noted above <--- c'mon lick those dingleberries off max. You kow you wanna. Swallow swallow [ 04-22-2002, 07:18 PM: Message edited by: rayborbon ] Quote
Retrosaurus Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 Max, I hear that all climbs have updated info in the new book. You should stay home until it comes out for your own safety. Hopefully it will be obsolete by the time it is available, then you should just stay home. One word: ADVENTURE. Been there? Can't find it in a guide book. [ 04-23-2002, 12:46 AM: Message edited by: Retrosaurus ] Quote
Crackbolter Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 [ 08-21-2002, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Crackbolter ] Quote
westernbackcountryskier Posted April 23, 2002 Author Posted April 23, 2002 when does the new guidebook come out? Quote
Dru Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 When Viktor stops wasting his time surfing here and gets typing. Must be hard work putting all those stars on your own routes Quote
rayborbon Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 Crackbolter, You are silly. No need for a book to climb on rock. I never had one and climbed plenty of routes there without an issue. I dont think I climb well either. I was able to spot the routes that looked good. R rated or not you can always TR the stuff. Get real. People dont need a book to make it "Safe" at Pearly Gates. I can only suspect you are a friend of or are slapphappy. BTW was that you scrubbing moss across from Castle Rock this weekend? [ 04-22-2002, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: rayborbon ] Quote
ScottP Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Crackbolter: (snip)There are a few "R" rated climbes to know about. If you try to climb them without enough info you could end up taking a groundfall. Or you could come to the conclusion that there isn't enough pro and downclimb. Quote
Crackbolter Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 [ 08-21-2002, 04:41 PM: Message edited by: Crackbolter ] Quote
rayborbon Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Crackbolter: Wow! These guys never read guidebooks. You guys are real men. Can I climb with you? Will you show me how you get to the top of a rock? I don't know what I am talking about. I am a freakin idiot. No! Im a stupid idiot! No! Im a fucking idiot! Cracksmoker, Yes you are an idiot. I dont need a guidebook to make it "safe". I think they gave the necessary info to climb there. Crackhead to get to the top of the rock jump out of an airplane without a parachute! No you cannot climb with me because you are dumb. BTW stop sending me messages about not wanting people up there for trail building purposes. It's a lame excuse. Quote
HeadSpace Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 great cracks, and fun slab climbs. the trail could use a little clean up(downed trees,etc.) Quote
slaphappy Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 These guys lie, the place sucks! Short, Contrived, and overbolted. Quote
rayborbon Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by slaphappy: These guys lie, the place sucks! Short, Contrived, and overbolted. Yeah go to Frenchman's it is much better and safer. Plus you don't have to walk very far. Quote
slaphappy Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 Your right Ray, rocks better and you don't need any of those silly devices to put in those crack thingys. Quote
rayborbon Posted April 23, 2002 Posted April 23, 2002 Crack climbing sux anyways. Isnt that true? Why do so many people wear tape and buy all that expensive cams and shit? I would rather clip bolts at Vantage. Quote
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