info on yak peak

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raythebiker: Casual Observer; Posts: 12; Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:02 pm

info on yak peak

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Post by raythebiker » Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:47 pm

has anyone climbed "speedway" on yak peak? just looking for some info on the route before we hit it....would like to talk to someone that has climbed it, thanks!

Brendan: Posting Maniac; Posts: 714; Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:36 pm; Location: North Shore

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Post by Brendan » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:46 pm

where's "Dru"?

raythebiker: Casual Observer; Posts: 12; Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:02 pm

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Post by raythebiker » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:14 pm

whos dru? anyways, found some info on this route, loooks pretty straight forward....anwyays, if anyones climbed it let me know yo!

Brendan: Posting Maniac; Posts: 714; Joined: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:36 pm; Location: North Shore

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Post by Brendan » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:27 pm

raythebiker wrote:whos dru?

only probably the smartest damn person on here

if you don't already know, you will soon...

hafilax: Junior Member; Posts: 73; Joined: Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:56 pm; Location: East Van.

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Post by hafilax » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:40 pm

All I know is that it's super run out. As in squinting to find the next bolt run out. If you're comfortable at the grade it shouldn't be a problem.

I found Dru's trip on cascadeclimbers.com

raythebiker: Casual Observer; Posts: 12; Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:02 pm

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Post by raythebiker » Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:46 am

sweet,checked out dru's trip report on cascadeclimbers.com. i knew it was run-out, but now i wont think i'm off-route when i cant find a bolt for 20 meters, haha. thanks for your help hafilax.

Cloudraker: Full Member; Posts: 164; Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:00 am

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Post by Cloudraker » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:00 am

Brendan wrote:
raythebiker wrote:whos dru?
only probably the smartest damn person on here

if you don't already know, you will soon...

Yes, if you ever see a guy at the crags with a gigantic brain it'll be Dru. He has a difficult time with chimneys because his head is so freaking big but is otherwise a fine climber.

Dru: Senior Member; Posts: 396; Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:00 pm; Location: Chillidog

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Post by Dru » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:06 am

pfff

Speedway is a lot of roped hiking (no-hands) but the crux pitches are sustained and bold at their grades. If you liked "question of Balance" on the Apron you will dig this one.