N Dahlstrom Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Trip: Liberty Bell - Beckey Route Date: 7/1/2013 Trip Report: On July 1st of this year Kristi, Lindsey and I were able to take advantage of an alignment of weather and schedule availabilities to climb Liberty Bell. Highway 20 is very familiar to my sister Kristi and I because we spent six years of our childhood living just outside Marblemount. This road and the areas that it gives access to were very important to us during those years and still hold some significance at least in my mind. We drove the extra miles past Lone Fir campground in order to hit up the Mazama Store for wine and dinner supplies. Next morning we hit the trail pretty early in case the route was busy. Lindsey, Kristi and myself The trail was in good shape for the most part and you could avoid snow entirely if you wanted to. The approach gully up to the notch was loose as always but not too bad overall. Kristi coming up the gully The bugs were really bad until we got to the notch where there was a decent breeze to lighten them up. Second belay I believe After three times on this route I can say that I like this pitch the best Looking down The friction slab was a little more challenging because I was testing out the climbing capabilities of my new Selewa mountaineering boots. Beautiful day on top. After a hot hike down we made it back to Seattle for dinner with our parents. It was a great day out in the hills with some of my favorite people. Gear Notes: long sleeves for bugs. small rack Approach Notes: Bugs, bugs, bugs Quote
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