Crackbolter Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 I am not ready to attempt Garfield. That mountain is a major undertaking!!! Just getting to the summit was bad enough. Rapping from the top to explore the butress would probably result in rockfall and I would end up dying. I don't want that. I will leave that one for a real hard man. Any takers? I dare you to just climb the fu**ing mountain let alon put a new route on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Why not explore thge mountain from the ground up instead of on rappel silly. Its not in the guidebook or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: Why not explore thge mountain from the ground up instead of on rappel silly. Its not in the guidebook or anything Do you really think it's wise to go poking around in an area that's not in the guidebook? Let's be responsible out there. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Crackbolter, why don't you rap bolt the Girth Pillar for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: Why not explore thge mountain from the ground up instead of on rappel silly. Its not in the guidebook or anything Are you blind? No, I will not be doing any explorations of the Garfield Choss Buttress anytime soon. This is more your style Mr. Hardman who can't get a hardon from climbing anymore. You do this climb, you will have a nice high for weeks after. Be sure to take your drill, the cracks will need bolting. It could go free though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWallBigBallsRocky Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Crackbolter: quote:Originally posted by Dru: Why not explore thge mountain from the ground up instead of on rappel silly. Its not in the guidebook or anything Are you blind? No, I will not be doing any explorations of the Garfield Choss Buttress anytime soon. This is more your style Mr. Hardman who can't get a hardon from climbing anymore. You do this climb, you will have a nice high for weeks after. Be sure to take your drill, the cracks will need bolting. It could go free though. You should be over on the war of the avatars thread its where all the cool people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeadam Posted June 11, 2002 Author Share Posted June 11, 2002 CB, There are also some more attainable climbs to be had from the parking lot at mile 17 in the middle fork. Cross the river and head up the trail for a bit. The rock is obvious and similar to the types of climbs found at 32/38 and the far side. I tried that thing (Garfield) twice in the winter and I won't be back until summer that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvs Posted June 12, 2002 Share Posted June 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by mikeadam: CB, <snip> I tried that thing (Garfield) twice in the winter and I won't be back until summer that's for sure. Mike, did you ever look at the West Peak? There is a slabby route that should be relatively brush free, about 6 pitches of rock to 5.5 or so. First done in '65 I think. (in February no less!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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