Ian1216 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) I'm moving to Seattle to attend University of Washington and I'm looking for a partner who has experience in mountaineering/alpine climbing (climbing in the Cascades). I am looking to get into mountaineering. I have a lot of sport climbing experience and I can lead and send 5.11's outdoors. I have led up to 5.12a outdoors (not sent though). I am a good and experienced belayer. However, I do not have experience in mountaineering and snow/glacier travel, although I have backpacked at altitude before. I have studied the Freedom of the Hills, so I am knowledgeable of a lot of the techniques involved in snow and glacier travel. I am in excellent shape, coming off of 4 years of varsity cross country and track. I need a partner who has experience, needs a strong, fit partner, and is willing to teach me some things. I have no annoying habits that I know of (I don't snore), I work hard and consider myself a pretty chill dude. I'll be in Seattle starting Sep. 20th. I have most of the gear I need, there's just a few winter items and gear I'll have to purchase once I'm in Seattle. Shoot me a message if you're interested. Edited September 10, 2012 by Ian1216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stollen Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey Ian, I am looking for climbing partners too. I have been mostly skiing in the cascades for the past several years, but over the last year I have been doing much more glacier and snow travel. I don't know everything but I feel like I know a good bit. I will be focusing mostly on skiing this winter, but there is still some time for some climbs. I am also interested in learning more about trad rock climbing as this can be an important piece to finishing many climbs in the cascades. Maybe a little knowledge swap on a mountain sometime? Â I thought that I would also bring your attention to the UW climbing club. I went to UW myself and this club is very active. http://students.washington.edu/climb/home/ Â Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hoover Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Hey Ian, I'm looking for some more partners myself. I'm comfortable leading 10's and have only led a couple 11- routes, those being sport. I've been mainly focusing on 5.9 and under on all gear routes due to not usually having a partner who is comfortable switching leads. I also have some glacier knowledge I could pass on. Â Ryan Edited September 12, 2012 by Ryan Hoover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffwesley Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey Ian, my main focus is glacier travel. i just completed a two week expedition on the Matanuska glacier in the Chugach range. i have little to no rock experience but would like to learn. if you're up for coming to the north cascades i too would be up for a knowledge swap. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian1216 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have a few people that I have made plans with already, but if I have time or plans don't go through, I will keep you guys in mind. Â Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian1216 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hey guys, I'm now in Seattle and am having trouble finding a partner that is free on weekends. Anyone still up for some climbing? PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogesh Kumar Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Ian - I suggest you join the Mountaineers to team up with people doing Alpine climbing. For those Seattle days when you want to climb at gym, I set up a meetup group just recently. I can send you the link if you like. Â Welcome to the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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