PsychedWill Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Howdy, my name is Will Eslinger, I just moved to Seattle from Chattanooga, TN. I was a trad climbing addict at the Tennessee Wall, but I wanted more, I wanted to climb mountains. So now I live in Lynnwood, with the Cascades just looming over the horizon. I really want to climb in them, but I need someone to climb with. I'm not the most experienced alpine climber. I left Chattanooga in early July and I spent the last two months on a self-taught crash course in alpine rock in the Winds, Tetons and Northern Cascades. I've learned a lot, but I want to learn more and do more ambitious climbs. So if you like to get it done in the alpine, be it for rock or ice climbing, peak bagging or skiing, really anything involving those mountains and going upwards, and you'd be willing to take on an extremely enthusiastic and hard working apprentice, then please, send me a message. I'd love to talk about climbing possibilities. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedWill Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Bump. Come on folks, I will belay you in the shittiest weather after the shittiest approaches you throw at me, I'm a fast learner and I have alpine experience that I self-taught this summer. I want to alpine climb more than anything else in life right now. I've just not lived where it is possible. I went from leading 5.7 on gear in Chattanooga to 5.10 at Index in less than a year. Please ive me a chance to show you that I will be a worthy addition to your repertoire of alpine partners. Make belays not war pardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 shame i don't live in seattle as solo-aiding pisses me off most days will be happy to overlook the curse of your volunteer blood this summer, when i'm apt to be up your ways a bunch - in the meantime, if you have a hankering to wander down the portland way i'll be happy to take you out to beacon or hood or the like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Will is Psyched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Try this guy: Nick Strait (425) 260-8229 Nstrait@hotmail.com I've climbed throughout N.A. for over 15 years with Nick. He is a solid all around climber and good people. Edited October 11, 2011 by DPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downey Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bump. Come on folks, I will belay you in the shittiest weather after the shittiest approaches you throw at me, I'm a fast learner and I have alpine experience that I self-taught this summer. I want to alpine climb more than anything else in life right now. I've just not lived where it is possible. I went from leading 5.7 on gear in Chattanooga to 5.10 at Index in less than a year. Please ive me a chance to show you that I will be a worthy addition to your repertoire of alpine partners. Make belays not war pardner Don't take it personally. If you scroll through my posts, you'll find a few unsuccessful solicits looking for a winter alpine mentor. It's easier to find partners for summer objectives when it's less serious. I finally had some luck with partnerfinder on mountainproject.com... but If I didn't have a relatively strong skill set (in the rock realm) to contribute to the partnership, he probably wouldn't be interested in taking me in for more alpine (snow, ice, mixed)-type objectives. One other bit of advice you didn't ask for... don't get impatient by finding a dangerous partner. The cascades in winter are unforgiving and bad partners can easily get you killed. Although I can't offer a mentorship because i'm broke and my time is valuable, feel free to pm me questions about climbing out here... it takes some figuring out and I have ideas for beginner winter routes if you're interested. Good luck PsychedWIll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wook #17 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 One other bit of advice you didn't ask for... don't get impatient by finding a dangerous partner. The cascades in winter are unforgiving and bad partners can easily get you killed. Excellent advice. A successful climb is one in which you return from. It will take some time to find someone you click with where you both can bring something to the table. One that can push yourself beyond your perceived limits safely. The mountains will always be there. Hit the crags, gyms, take some classes join a club, go on a hike w/ someone from a mssg board..whatever. You never know who'll you'll meet and what they have to offer. Baddasses come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwebster Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Mountaineers is a great organization for people who want to meet other climbers. I met my wife there, as well as a couple other friends way back in 76 and we still climb together. There are flakes in the Mountaineers, as with any large organization, but tons of very good climbers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickStrait Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Dan thanks for the props above. I am totally needing new partners as I'm about to embark on a few years of free time and need to fill it with climbing! Hit me up anytime to climb, just about, anything. Nstrait@hotmail.com or (425) 260-8229 Nick Strait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoMtClimber Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I am usually looking for Alpine partners, and will mentor if the personality fits. I am soon to come upon years of free time myself for climbing. Shoot me a message anytime. Cheers! -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downey Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I came across this while on Mark Twight's site. I certainly took something from it. Maybe you will too. http://pindancing.blogspot.com/2010/12/answer-to-will-you-mentor-me-is.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave7 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 thanks for sharing that blog post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downey Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 glad you found it useful, Dave! there's a lot of good stuff on twight's site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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