By Thierry From Murfreesboro, TN Jun 27, 2008
| Hello, We'll be staying near Detroit Lake, Diamond Lake and Coos Bay at the end of July for about 2 weeks. I've got some hiking plans but wondering if anyone familiar with these areas would have some suggestions for easy multi-pitch to spice it up. I'd rather not take a whole rack (passive only?) and want to take just one rope. Partner and I are looking for 4th class up to 5.3 (maybe 5.4), walk-offs are better than multiple raps. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks. |  |
By rpc Jul 1, 2008
| Peregrine Traverse mostly fits your bill - essentially all bolts, walk off from top, about 10 pitches, but rated 5.7.....soft .7 (& only for a move or two). |  |
By Thierry From Murfreesboro, TN Jul 14, 2008
| Thanks RPC. Looks cool and not too far. Girlfriend (slash sometimes climbing partner) not that interested; she's more into hiking, etc.
So would anyone be interested/need a climbing partner in the Detroit Lake and Diamond Lake area around 7/18 to 7/23?
PM me -- thanks. |  |
By Monomaniac From Morrison, CO Jul 14, 2008
| Climb Mt Thielsen! It's immediately adjacent to Diamond Lake. I think its about a 4 mile steep hike (~4,000feet elevation gain), to about one pitch of 5.0 climbing to the summit. The rock is excellent and the climbing is straightforward. Makes for a great 1/2 day adventure. There's a lot of beta if you google it, here's one site with pics:
http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/Photos_Thielsen_Sum>>>>> |  |
By Max Tepfer Jul 16, 2008
| The North Ridge of Mt. Washington would also be a good option if you don't mind driving a little further north. Basically you hike south on the PCT from Big Lake, take a climbers trail east (on the left) to gain the ridge crest. Follow the ridge crest, skirting a couple gendarmes, climb a loose 3rd class gully with an interesting staircase up it to the base of the summit pinnicle and follow the path of least resistance up the north ridge. There's not much pro, but the belays are all solid slung blocks and the hardest move is easy fifth. Downclimb and rappel to descend. |  |
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