70 degrees in the day, 50 at night, and cloud cover = absolutely perfect weather for a Vantage run, so...
The Climbing: The 5.6 to 5.11 range is roughly what we'll be aiming at (there's plenty of diversity there for everyone's skill level). Top rope or lead. Beginners, intermediate, advanced, all are welcome whether you've been outdoors before or not. Come for the whole weekend or just for one of the days.
Post in the comments if you are looking for, or are offering a carpool. On that topic, gas in Cle Elum is $4.41 at present, which while monstrously high is still a lot cheaper than in Seattle.
Getting there: Take I-90 and jump off at Exit 143. Take the first left onto Silica Rd SW and then it's the first left onto Vantage Road (there's a home and a bunch of trees on the corner). When you see cars, tents and people attached to the ropes, you're there.
A Discover Pass is needed to camp/park here
Saturday
The Plan: We'll meet at 9am in the second lot. If you are camping, snag a spot and we'll then pause near the new toilet to wait for stragglers and then head off for Echo Basin where we can either go for the King Pins or if they are crowded, Kotick.
Saturday Night: Campfires (if they are allowed), cooking, chilling, conversing (night climbing at the Feathers if you fancy - bring a headlamp if so).
Sunday
The Plan: Have some fun on the Feathers or nip round the corner to Zigzag and the Gallery
Communications: I'll email all the rsvp-ers nearer the date and we can trade numbers to ensure late arrivals or lostee's (it happens) can locate us or catch up or get directions (if I don't reply immediately give it a little while, I might be climbing, belaying someone, or just out of breath from hiking). Texting me is the best option.
Basically when you see cowboy hat and colourful cammo that's me. At the crags look for the 'Union Jack' painted climbing helmet and cammo trousers
Stuff to Bring
Essentials: Harness, shoes, water, sunblock.
Would be handy if you have them: Rope, quickdrawers, personal anchor, slings, ATC, grigri, chalk, anchors. Helmets, while not essential are highly recommended due to the steady drizzle of pebbles, chunks, and lumps that tend to descend from above.
Camping: Tent, food, firewood, sleeping bag.
