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Mount Thompson, West Ridge (varation,
says Beckey)
Pk: 6554'
Sept 1, 2007
5.6
Approach: 9+ miles
Thomas Demyl and Wendell
Calkins
Warm/Hot (60 - 75 deg), few clouds.
The others planning climb dropped out, so Thomas and I went by
ourselves.
We left the cars at 6:40am. Saw 4 guys passing us who had
done an all-night
24-hour loop hike. Wow. Stopped by Ridge Lake
to refill, then over Bumblebee pass
and to the base of the climb at 11:30am. We topped out at
3:30pm, spent 0:45
on top, and reached the cars at 8:30pm. Because we came down
the peak a
different way than the ascent, we carried our packs
over. I wasn't used to climbing with
20 lbs on my back during the climb. I guess I'd
better get used to it.
It was a 14 hour day, car-to-car. And
we were hoofing it most of the time.
I've never had such a fun day
climbing in my life!
My climbing partner, Thomas, is a fun, steady, and
safe leader. Thanks, Thomas.
more: See Thomas' photo album at http://thomadgallery.no-ip.org/albums/95.aspx
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Snoqualmie Peak view?
Guye Peak?
Red Mt.
Misty Hills below Rainier
Thompson peeking up
Thomas on the Kendall Catwalk:
A trail carved out of nearly-vertical solid rock.
More of the Kendall Catwalk: It goes on for nearly
1/4 mile!
Morning sun reflection off the alpine lake
I'm leading up on the first pitch.
Thank You, Thomas for these two pictures!
I led the third pitch across those tilted slabs to these
shrubs.
Anchored to a shrub, I belay Thomas up the 4th pitch.
Self-Portrait at belay station #3
Thomas leads to the false summit.
Glacier Peak viewed from my belay anchor.
Summit Marker
Thomas follows up the last pitch through Heather to the
summit.
Rope Management @ summit.com
Devil vs Demyl
45 minute luxurious lunch is done, so we hike out.
The other day someone asked me what we use for an anchor
to rapell from.
Well here it is: Multiple webbing loops, 2 rapell rings, alive
tree.
Thompson in both pictues: Up at left, scramble down at
right.
Alpine flowers are almost gone.
Leman Lk. and the 4 Brothers
Climb Route showing Belay Stations
Bumblebee Pass, our exit door, center left
