Regional discussion and conditions reports for Washington and Oregon. Please post partners requests and trip plans in the Pacific Northwest Climbing Partners section.
It looks like the ridge of high pressure that builds around Presidents Day is here. That means clear, cold, stable weather. Go get those winter climbs!
For crying out loud, sick of seeing my own name here for a month...totally a cry, not even a comment what a wonderful photo either of Shuksan????... any one got a pulse out there in the PNW? Hello??? how about a new post on something in our area. BTW, anyone in the old timer zone might look at my Kulshan Cabin article. I know some of you old farts must have a photo stashed in ...
My latest endeavor is learning how to ice climb. But I live in Bend, OR, and this is not the place to seek ice...
Does anyone have some suggestions about how to get rolling in learning how to dive into some ice adventures, or know of groups in the region who tend to go - and are willing to entertain newbies?
Maybe it's more of a partner/group question, but I'm just really interested in starting ...
Looking at doing this climb with two friends this summer. We are looking at a May/June climb potentially.
I see most climbs reviewed are done in July/August. We are looking for more snow to minimize any crevasse impacts. We did Rainier in August and it was brutal due to lack of snowcover on the rocks as well.
What is the weather like on Glacier peak earlier in the season? On the summit? Is there significant ...
Fall colors, snow on route, lost phone... if someone finds it, I want my sd card please, samsung s5, no one else around on peak, few hikers... trip report posted if interested, just a great day, probably last summit this year for me...??? hmmm...
I would appreciate some help with joining CascadeClimbers.com. I've tried to join, unsuccessfully multiple times. Essentially, I never receive the confirmation email. Thanks!