MrGecko Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Listed on the USDA's website for a climbing area near Mt Hood. Anyone have any info on this area? Routes, approach, gear/bolts and quality? I anticipate more choss with a name like Pete's Pile but ya never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Great (small) place. Solid rock and 5 star moderate 5.7-5.10 mostly shorter crack climbs. Basically do the 10 min trail, and as soon as you get to the base, pick a crack and climb it. Lots of small nuts and cams. Single rope. You can walk off if you do top out on something like Doug Hutchinson's 3 pitch route "Pumpin for the Man" towards the northern side and don't want to rap. A lot of the cracks can be done as a half pitch. Listed on the USDA's website for a climbing area near Mt Hood. usda? hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGecko Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 usda? hmmmm Yup USDA: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNTlIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?recid=52770&actid=37&cid=FSE_003711&navid=110150000000000&ss=110606&ttype=activity&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&pname=Mt+Hood+National+Forest+-+Rock+Climbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNTlIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?recid=52770&actid=37&cid=FSE_003711&navid=110150000000000&ss=110606&ttype=activity&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&pname=Mt+Hood+National+Forest+-+Rock+Climbing Pete's would be USDA select. Beacon would be choice and Yosemite Prime. heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Listed on the USDA's website for a climbing area near Mt Hood. Anyone have any info on this area? Routes, approach, gear/bolts and quality? I anticipate more choss with a name like Pete's Pile but ya never know Pete's "Pile" that is a good name for the place. Its OK to visit if you are passing by, but not a destination. IMO. Have fun! [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithygreg Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The falcon guide "Rock Climbing Oregon" has a section on PP with route names and descriptions and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I was reminded this weekend that the name Pete wanted to call it was "Sunshine Dihedrals". The word "Pile" is a misnomer, there are some short 5 star moderate cracks there. Better than anything at Beacon in the range IMO. Just not enough of them. No bolted lines although there is plenty of other cliffs not too far away with plenty of bolts if that's your gig. Hope you got up there Gecko. the sun hits it @ 1pm, so on these hot days if you can get up before that, it's very pleasant. Take a full rack with lots of small pro, the cracks eat cams and nuts. I only have a single picture of the place, belaying Ujahn up to a stance. It was a while ago cause I still had all my hair and it was blond. LOL Add "not crowded" to the list of positive attributes the place has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 worth mentioning there was serious construction work on 35 the other week that was supposed to last a few more weeks i think - might present some problems parking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamstress Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Pete's can keep you happy for a day or two, especially if you want trad crack climbs. Combine it with other area crags, and you can have a fine, uncrowded weekend. It's a great escape from the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 worth mentioning there was serious construction work on 35 the other week that was supposed to last a few more weeks i think - might present some problems parking It's further down towards Hood River Ivan, parking for Sunshine Dihedrals is unaffected. There is a traffic light where you can wait @ 5 min to get through but that's the only hindrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaidman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 worth mentioning there was serious construction work on 35 the other week that was supposed to last a few more weeks i think - might present some problems parking The construction does not effect the parking in that area at all. For Pete's Sake is an awesome 5.8 and to the left of it is The Guillotine. It goes at 5.10. Even is a 5.7 trad route to warm up on. It is further left by a big tree. The place is dusty. So bring a ground cloth or use your rope bag to keep your rope out of the dirt. Pete's Pile Nearby is Bulo Point and Area 51. Bulo Point Area 51 Jet Stream is the best route at Bulo Point. It is bolted and a real wild ride. Jet Stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevetimetravlr Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 mellow to burly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Is that Elmo and Reeds' 5.11d line on the North end Steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevetimetravlr Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 yes it is Bill! Thats my buddy Dave "Crusher" McRae on Canine Shanghai at Petes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevetimetravlr Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Bill Coe on the first ascent of Crackaliscous Jeff Thomas on the first ascent of Know what I Mean Nice job guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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