Leavenworth

Directions

South on I5, turn East (left) onto the 2. Arrive in Leavenworth where you can pick up supplies like groceries. Just as you enter the town, turn right before the first gas station onto Icicle road. Go 8 Miles (13km) or until you see Eminem. There should be a camp site on the left. Climbing can be reached by walking or driving to other climbing spots.

Camping

We will be camping in the Icicle Valley at Eight Mile campground. Eight Mile campground has clean well water, picnic tables, and fire pits as well as several outhouses and garbage bins. If that campground is full, there is bridge creek campground. The area has over 200 sites and it is off session, there should be no problems finding a place to pitch a tent. The cost will be in the range of $9-12 per car per night.

Food

If your car is filled with people and gear, it is best to buy your food in the US. I recommend going to a grocery store close to Leavenworth (there is a Safeway at the East end of town). Beer is much cheaper in the States than in Canada. Remeber that the drinking age is 21 so plan to bring from Canada if you so choose. You are not allowed to bring fruit, vegetables and beef across the border. You probably can, but you will have to lie to the border guards if you don't want to throw it out.

Climbing

Leavenworth is primarly a trad climbing destination with some sport, top rope and bouldering. There is no instruction provided so please plan accordingly. There is a number of multi-pitch climbs in the area including "Outer Space", a 5.9 classic (One of Tyler Lynn's favourites).

What to bring

Bring American money and a passport. You will get hosed on the exchange rate if you try and use a debit card. Bring your climbing gear, camping ear (reasonably warm), and a guide book (at least a photo copy). Should talk around to share tents and stoves.

Cars

If you have space in your car, please post the spots. Passengers pay for gas. If you have a rope and/or rack, please indicate so that we can try and even out people with gear into cars with less gear. If three racks end up in my car, I'm going to learn how to aid.

* Breakey (4 spots) [rope,rack]{Friday night @ 6pm -Sunday night]
1) Angela
2) Kristin
3) Steve [rope,sport rack]
4) Nick [rope,sport rack]

* Drivers Name (# spots) [rope,rack]{departure - arrival]
1) person #1
2) person #2
3) person #3
4) person #4