Martin’s Birthday Weekend

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Summary

Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) with Haydar belaying. Photo credit: Martin Cash. May 14, 2006.

In April 2006, we spent a weekend in Leavenworth with some friends celebrating our friend’s Martin’s birthday. In addition to drinking and eating, we did a few short climbs as well, including Dogleg Crack (5.8+), Meat Grinder (5.10a), and Poison Ivy Crack (5.9). A fun weekend.

Photos

Dogleg Crack (5.8+)

Dogleg Crack

Shirley starting up the Dogleg Crack (5.8+) on Alphabet Rock in Leavenworth. Photo taken by our friend Martin Cash (Apr. 2006).


Dogleg Crack

Shirley leading Dogleg Crack (5.8+) on Alphabet Rock in Leavenworth, WA. May 2006. Photo credit Martin Cash (thank you!).


Dogleg Crack

Shirley leading Dogleg Crack.


Dogleg Crack

Shirley finishing the lead of Dogleg Crack (5.8+). Photo by Martin (Apr. 2006).


Dogleg Crack

Haydar enjoying the nice Dogleg Crack on Alphabet Rock.

The Meatgrinder (5.10a)

Meat Grinder

Leading Meat Grinder (5.10a) - nice jams interrupted by ledges.


Meat Grinder

Topping out on Meat Grinder (5.10a) on Alphabet Rock. Photo credit: Martin Cash. Leavenworth, WA, Apr. 2006.


Meat Grinder

Leading Meat Grinder (5.10a) near the top. Action climbing photography provided by Martin (many thanks!). Shirley is chilling below. April 13, 2006.


Meat Grinder

Looking at Shirley & Blondie from top of Meat Grinder route on Alphabet Rock (Apr. 2006).


Meat Grinder

Shirley on Meat Grinder (5.10a) crack on Alphabet Rock (Apr. 13, 2006).

Poison Ivy Crack (5.9)

Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley starting up the Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) in Leavenworth belayed by our friend Haydar (Apr. 2006).


Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) pitch in Leavenworth.


Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) with Haydar belaying. Photo credit: Martin Cash (thanks man!!!). May 14, 2006.


Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9). Haydar is belaying and Martin is shooting top-down action pics 🙂 Great fun crack route - Apr. 14, 2006.


Poison Ivy Crack

Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) with Haydar belaying. Photo credit: Martin Cash. Short but sweet route - good times. May 14, 2006.


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