Spring Climbing in the PNW

May 2017

Index

Not many photos, but got out quite a lot in the spring this year. It's cold but the rock is crisp and sticky, perfect sending conditions. The occasional snow flurry is quite special while up on the walls.

Looking over from Roger's Corner early spring
A beautiful view across Lake Washington on the way to Index
Snowy mountains around the town
Another weekend at INDEX!
Atop the route Japanese Gardens, very awesome climbing, one of the best at LTW
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Snow Creek Wall, Leavenworth WA

Climbed Hyperspace for my third time with Cooper. Was stoked to nearly send the psychopath pitch(fell once, but not even at a hard part). The upper pitches are always wild, and Cooper was pretty impressed when he saw the pressure chamber for the first time. It is quite an intense position to be in.

Cooper following the Pressure Chamber pitch
Somewhere not far from the summit
The view from across the valley
Incredible views, incredible climbing
Looking up at the flakes under the shield. RAD!!
Fallen tree
As always, we were welcomed up top by a goat
Cooper hanging out, resting before heading back down
The descent of Snow Creek wall isn't too bad
The pressure chamber vs Cooper's water bottle

Climbing season has arrived!

Late spring, the rain really starting to fade away now, lots of weekend out at Exit 32, Vantage, Smith, and even a few in Squamtown!

Good ol' Husky Rock
Someone left a nice surprise up on Husky Rock
Wet weekend climbing at exit 32 with Cooper
Visited Ilana's family in Berlkely. Also my first time in the Bay area. Amazing trip and even checked out Indian Rock!
On the first day of summer the rock is the place to be.
Weekend out at Vantage with the roomates
Tree climbing around UW
Got a solid three days of climbing in mid March. Also met up with two good friends from back in Maine who were out west climbing and skiing.
The classic Smith shot
Lunch in the Smoke Bluffs lot
THE CHIEF!!
Wandering around the boulder fields under the Chief

Hiking & Camping close to home

Mt Washington, Si, Mailbox, and some camping with my house mates out on the peninsula! Some snow in Seattle, and the spring cherry trees blooming on UW's campus :)

Summit of Mt. Washington
Summit of Mt. Washington
Montlake Bridge after some snow
Not far from Port Angeles, we set up our tents along the coast.
Beautiful coastline
Checking out the tide pools, lots of wildlife to be seen
Hendrix was spotted
UW is a beautiful campus