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+)
Shirley starting up the Dogleg Crack (5.8+) on Alphabet Rock in Leavenworth. Photo taken by our friend Martin Cash (Apr. 2006). Shirley leading Dogleg Crack (5.8+) on Alphabet Rock in Leavenworth, WA. May 2006. Photo credit Martin Cash (thank you!). Shirley leading Dogleg Crack. Shirley finishing the lead of Dogleg Crack (5.8+). Photo by Martin (Apr. 2006). Haydar enjoying the nice Dogleg Crack on Alphabet Rock.
The Meatgrinder (5.10a)
Leading Meat Grinder (5.10a) - nice jams interrupted by ledges. Topping out on Meat Grinder (5.10a) on Alphabet Rock. Photo credit: Martin Cash. Leavenworth, WA, Apr. 2006. Leading Meat Grinder (5.10a) near the top. Action climbing photography provided by Martin (many thanks!). Shirley is chilling below. April 13, 2006. Looking at Shirley & Blondie from top of Meat Grinder route on Alphabet Rock (Apr. 2006). Shirley on Meat Grinder (5.10a) crack on Alphabet Rock (Apr. 13, 2006).
Poison Ivy Crack (5.9)
Shirley starting up the Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) in Leavenworth belayed by our friend Haydar (Apr. 2006). Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) pitch in Leavenworth. Shirley leading Poison Ivy Crack (5.9) with Haydar belaying. Photo credit: Martin Cash (thanks man!!!). May 14, 2006. 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. 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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