Issaquah Dry-Tooling Crag

[GerritD]

I recently moved to Issaquah I am looking for a partner to go climb at the Issaquah Dry-Tooling crag. I am preferably looking to get out on a week night after working a regular 8-5 job which means climbing by headlamp in the winter. There are 3 sets of chains and 2 sets of lead bolts. There is also a few routes that can be led on trad pro and top out to the bolts or a slung tree. I heard the routes range from M3 to M5. There are some opportunities to choose your own adventure when picking your line.

 

I am looking to mostly climb on top rope but after some more practice I would like to lead the bolts or possibly on gear. I have my own rack, rope and tools so all you need is your personal gear.

 

I am fairly new to mixed/dry climbing myself but I have climbed at this crag before. If you are an experienced climber who wants a belay while you run laps that works great. If you are newer like me I am happy to belay slower climbers as well.

 

This crag has easier access and a shorter approach than even Exit 38.

http://www.summitpost.org/cougar-mountain-drytooling-crag/826088

Edited December 16, 2013 by GerritD

[Kyro]

Hey man im down. I move to everett in the beginning of january. Been going out to issaquah a few times and have led all the lines. pm me if your interested. Also looking for a mix/ drytooling partner for alpinintal valley if your interested

[Alex]

There are two sets of lead bolts. (Or better be.)

 

The summitpost.org page pretty accurately describes the routes, and even uses my own photo of my climbing partners at the crag, with routes traced in red.

 

Thanks, Alex

 

 

[GerritD]

You are right that there are two sets of bolts to lead on. I am editing the main post to show this. I went back to this crag today and saw them. I intend to lead at least one of them next time I head out there.

 

Also I am generally getting more and more stoked with loose and wobbly crap from climbing at this crag. So if anyone else is a beginner and is unsure if this would be fun I am down to give a belay to try it out.

Edited December 16, 2013 by GerritD

[DPS]

Hey Gerrit,

 

I live in Issaquah and would be down to hit up the crag after work or on a soggy weekend some time. FWIW, Alex and I 'discovered' the potential for mixed climbing there years ago when we were working construction together. There were some really poorly placed 1/4" bolts there already, but Alex cleaned up the place and put in reliable anchors.

 

Dan

[CascadeClimber]

Put me on that list, too.

[climbwa]

Hey GerritD, also definitely interested. Just shot you a PM.

[climbwa]

Also, anyone else looking to get out, i am fairly new to the ice world but have tools, trad gear, ropes, and a car; and am looking to get after it. Always interested in spending a day hunting for cool pitches to climb!

 

Brad

 

Edited December 17, 2013 by climbwa

[grassrocket]

I'm Game. Let me know