After climbing SEWS the previous day, neither of us were into slogging back up to the alpine and we decided on heading to Mazama to attempt Prime Rib on Goat Wall. It is an 11 pitch sport route up to 5.9 with plenty of bolts. Our toes were still hurting pretty bad and the long talus and scree approach were not well suited for our chacos and sandals. We also picked a bad time to start as there were two other parties starting to climb the route as we got there, however we did not have to wait long. Soon enough we were climbing. The route was fun, although there was alot of wandering and rope drag and everything was pretty over-bolted. We all had a great time enjoying the views of the Methow Valley, nice temps, and great company. After 5 pitches, we decided that we have had enough and wanted to get back to Seattle at a reasonable hour. Katie also got in her first multipitch leading. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2009/primerib-06_28_09/
Pitch 1 - 5.3 (Katie)
Pitch 2 -5.7/5.8 (Ralph)
Pitch 3 - 5.6+ (Joshua)
Pitch 4 - 5.7/5.8 (Ralph)
Pitch 5 - 5.6 (Katie)
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i look like a huge dork in my helmet.
ReplyDeleteawesome swim in the river afterwards to soothe the aching feet.
I promise that someday I will learn how to smile nicely and not look uncomfortable and akward all the time.
ReplyDeleteOh yes the after climb swim was divine.