Who wants to do the Steck Salathe on May 9th or 10th?

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donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 20, 2017 - 07:33am PT
I'll be in the Bay Area for a wedding and thought I might sneak over to the Valley.
mcreel

climber
Barcelona
Mar 20, 2017 - 07:57am PT
From my armchair in Spain, I would guess there might be a bit of wetness on the route at that time.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 08:02am PT
I think that by May the climb will be dry. Sentinel isn't that high and should have melted off. Check your frequent flyer mikes and come on over!
slabbo

Trad climber
colo south
Mar 20, 2017 - 08:13am PT
Maybe a member of the wedding party will get cold feet ?
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 08:51am PT
You should check with le_bruce; he does it at least every couple of years, and you can swap stories of traveling in South America.

I would say yes but many find it awkward to cuddle all night on a first date. You might be an exception though...
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 08:54am PT
it is well known that Donini doesn't do unplanned bivi's anymore... so you'd be shivering by yourself in the brush... he knows his way down in the dark.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 08:55am PT
How much you charging? :-)
Studly

Trad climber
WA
Mar 20, 2017 - 01:24pm PT
As I recall, last time Jim did SS a coupl years ago, he was back in camp in time for a cold one before dinner. Impressive to say the least!
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 01:44pm PT
Do I see tentative nibbles from Moose and Justin? I'll lead the baggie stuff. Studly, come down and get out of the rain.
le_bruce

climber
Oakland, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 02:09pm PT
Hell yeah I'd climb it with you Donini. I try to do the route once a year, it's just that good. It gets better with each go. Shoot me a pm if you'd like to try to line it up?

Though you and I have never met, my aunt + uncle met you once down on General Carrera.

Only potential conditions glitch could be snow in the long, loose gulley part of the descent, which lurks in shadow there most of the day. Navigated that snow once and it wasn't so bad. The route itself ought to be in great conditions.

donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 03:22pm PT
Le Bruce....I don't have your e-mail and I am told e-mailing on ST doesn't work.
Alexey

climber
San Jose, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 03:29pm PT
Jim, Bryce [LeBruce] bit me up by few minutes.
If he bail please consider me as his substitute. It would be proud to climb with you for me and I am definitely up to it. try to do this root every year. May 10 can be a lot of snow in the gully and decent can be epic. but WTF?
my e-mail azelditc@apple.com
norm larson

climber
wilson, wyoming
Mar 20, 2017 - 03:34pm PT
Married? I thought you always got married in the Tetons Jim.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 03:37pm PT
Hell yes Norm....always in the Tetons. I'm merely attending this one.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 03:43pm PT
Alexey....would love to climb with you. I could extend my trip. Moose, something with you too.
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Mar 20, 2017 - 03:52pm PT

If'n my shoulder wasn't bein' bad, I'd be there in
a heartbeat, Jim. Unfortunately, no go at this point.
Have phun!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Mar 20, 2017 - 06:09pm PT
If you guys have a cell phone to coordinate it, consider walking out to the Glacier Point road. Not sure if you get cell service from up there but a short hike will confirm it. Not sure if Jim hates cell phones as much as radios...
le_bruce

climber
Oakland, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 06:45pm PT
Hey Jim, jeez things accelerated from no takers to overflowing dance card.

Alexey! You and Donini ought to go do the Basketcase - a repeat for both, probably a walk in the park the second time...

I am very happy to run it with you Jim but also happy to give this one to Alexey, who:

a. is a modern legend
b. is +/-30% prettier
c. has a pad near Yosemite, and
b. climbs much harder than I do

Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a partner, would be a blast to climb something with you and I'd love to pick your brain about the lesser known spots south of the Coyhaique region. My wife is from Chile and we go back often, but really haven't scratched the surface of what's there.

My email: bxharles at gmail dot com.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2017 - 08:46pm PT
Yes, with this dance card I may have to engineer a week in the Valley.

Le Bruce....you just cannot believe how beautiful Lago General Carrera is!
The Indian name for the lake is Chelenko...sounds better to me.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Mar 20, 2017 - 08:59pm PT
if you're going to be there a week maybe I can get on your card too...
and a backup reserve for the Steck/Salathé incase of unforeseen circumstances.
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