2009 Climb Schedule

Climb Summary (scroll down for details):

1. Horsethief Anchors & Rock Pro Class - April 17, 2009
2. Mt. Shasta, Green Butte Ridge - May 15-17, 2009
3. Mt. Washington in the Olympic Range, Big Creek Gully - July 23-24, 2009



1. Horsethief Anchors & Rock Pro Class - April 17, 2009

Leader: Jess Palacios
Co-Leaders/Assistants: John Petrie, Scott Phillips, Scott Kelley, Bryon Snapp, Mike Rudy

This seminar is designed to give Chemeketan Climb Leaders of all types an opportunity to brush up on their anchor building and gear placement skills. Jess Palacios will lead us through a series of exercises that will help get us all on the same page as we head into the climbing season. Even if you have taken this class in the past, I strongly recommend you sign up for another go-around. Jess' updated itinerary will take us from the basics up through advanced techniques that will help us all become more proficient as leaders. Non-leaders welcome as space allows. Visit Jess's Climbing Blog for more details.

Seminar Recon:
Horsethief Butte Weather - NOAA Pinpoint



2. Mt Shasta, Green Butte Ridge - May 15-17, 2009
NEW DATES!

Due to mountain conditions, we have moved this climb back one week. See updated prospectus below.

Current Roster:

John Petrie, Leader
Gloria Petrie, Assistant Leader
Greg Phillips, Assistant Leader
Lynn Kropf
Travis Klaas*

* 2009 climb school graduate

This is a great opportunity for climbers to experience a high altitude multi-day snow climb. Our plan is to start at the Bunny Flat TH and target the ridge bordering the east side of Avalanche Gulch, the most climbed route on the mountain. Depending on snow conditions and other variables, our backup plan is to join the horde in the gulch. Team size is limited but I will hold back some spots for newer climbers. (Prospectus)

Shasta Recon:
Mt. Shasta Weather - NOAA Pinpoint
Mt. Shasta Climbers Guide
Route Information - Summit Post


3. Mt Washington, Olympic Range - Big Creek Gully
July 23-24, 2009

Please Note: This is a weekday climb

Current Roster:

John Petrie, Leader
Dan Domrose
Chuck Bennett
Vincent Dunn


I've wanted to climb Mt. Washington in the Olympic Range for some time. With all the unpredictable weather we've been having this summer, we have to jump at any chance we get to bag some elevation. Mt Washington is a day climb in a beautiful environment. It's challenging enough to keep the veterans interested but still well within the abilities of most new climbers. For those of you who have the ability to get a day off work with short notice, I welcome you to join us for our day of exploration and adventure. (Prospectus) To print, simply right click on the document, print ipaper.

Mt. Washington Recon:
Mt. Washington Weather - NOAA Pinpoint
Campground Info - Big Creek CG
Route Information - Summit Post