Death at Beacon Rock in Washington

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Plaidman

Trad climber

South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA

Jul 26, 2011 - 10:01pm PT

I have added an auto block to my standard rap routine. It not only backs up the rap but will hold the rope up while I attach my atc to the rope. It kinda acts like a third hand so I don't have to hold up the weight of the rope.

Pass the Chongo, Chongo

Social climber

camped on P3 of WOS

Jul 27, 2011 - 03:50am PT

STUDLY,,,

You really going to say that "Jill's Trill" or what ever ya'll are climbing shoud have anchors incase it rains? Are you f*#king kidding me? We should put bolt anchors on every single climb everywhere so incase it rains its easy to bail. Its bumblies like you making climbing GEH ya fricken pussy,,,

My sincerest condolences to the family and freinds of Nate Turner. You will be greatly missed by many.

PTcc

healyje

Trad climber

Portland, Oregon

Jul 27, 2011 - 05:09am PT

We should put bolt anchors on every single climb everywhere so incase it rains its easy to bail.

Beacon Rock does possess it's own reality distortion field so things happen a bit differently out there. One is that, inspite all the routes being trad, many routes have bolted anchors. I don't really know how or why that evolved, but it did and it's been that way for quite awhile. As I said, I'd yank them, but it isn't my call and, as Seamstress noted, people are both used to them and (right or wrong) count on them being there at this point.

Texplorer

Trad climber

Sacramento

Jul 27, 2011 - 09:00am PT

As an ex-portlander and beacon aficionado I am saddened to hear of this sad accident. I send my condolensces to the family and friends.

Beacon has always had a sort of hallowed air to it for me. Somehow you must earn your stripes at that place. I hope to get back there this summer to taste its mossy walls.

I think the anchor issue for me was compounded by the old Portland rock climbs guide. Incorrect information and cryptic drawings made for some interesting excursions. I am not sure if Beacon has a new guide (or that locals even want that) but lack of information could be spurring more tree raps and use of non-recommended routes.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jul 27, 2011 - 02:07pm PT

hey there say, all.... i saw this late...

my condolences to the family and loved ones....

:(

drewmcd

Mountain climber

Temecula, CA

Jul 30, 2011 - 01:49am PT

Nate Turner's friends, climbing partners, friends of the family, and coworkers are warmly invited to a memorial service in celebration of Nate's life.

Monday August 1, 2011
2pm
Western Mennonite Church
9045 Wallace Rd. NW
Salem, OR

The ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes with an open reception immediately following