TNF Speaker Series Tonight

Come say hello tonight.

Mon. October 8, 2012
Jimmy Chin, Alpinist, The Impossible Climb | Olympia, WA |
Brought to you by The North Face & Alpine Experience

Jimmy Chin is one of the most sought-after adventure photographers working today. He's been a photographer, climber and skier on cutting edge expeditions around the world, from first ascents in the Karakoram to a ski descent from the summit of Everest. For such feats, he was named an Emerging Explorer by the National Geographic Society. Jimmy's toughest expedition was his ascent of an ice-coated granite fang in the Himalayas called Meru. The quest began in 2008, when he and his partners were defeated by a massive storm that held them captive on the wall for 19 days with just 8 days' worth of food. Determined to finish the job, Jimmy and his team returned in 2011, and successfully scaled one of the planet's most treacherous rock walls. Their adventure is a testament to the art of suffering, and the strength of teamwork.

VIP reception will be held at The Olympic Building and will benefit Washington Climbers Coalition. Many thanks to our sponsor, Alpine Experience!

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HST Update for 20 September

Due to poor air quality in the Leavenworth area and the Eastern Cascades (And the fact that our climbers are absolutely beat from a great season), we are cancelling the Stuart climb for this weekend. If the weather holds into the fall, we might look at still knocking it out, but nothing is in stone (granite to be specific) right now.

Instead, we will be working on rock skills and leading in the North Bend area this weekend. As per usual, let us know if you are interested in coming out. 

As for the rest of the fall, we plan on cragging at least once a week in Leavenworth or North Bend until the weather catches up with us, at which point we'll shift to Vantage. All of these climbs will be meet up climbs, so follow the calendar and the blog for dates and times. 

We're also debating a meetup climb in Leavenworth during Oktoberfest. We're thinking about hitting pitches in the morning, then heading into town during the afternoon. It will be come as you are / first come first serve camping unless you had the foresight to book a hotel room. If you are interested, please let us know. We'll narrow down a weekend based upon climber's schedules. 

We had an amazing time exploring Exit 38 Farside last weekend for the first time. There are some hidden gems, and all of the climbers around us were really cool to hangout with. As usual, fried pickles and micro-beverages were the perfect post climb reward at the North Bend Bar and Grill. 

Mystery Ranch Sponsorship

The Hound Summit Team is excited to announce a sponsorship with Mystery Ranch. We are proud to use their top of the line packs in our future outdoor endeavors. Mystery Ranch and Dana Gleason have an honored heritage of over 30 years in the outdoor industry. Please take the time to learn more about the company support them. From all of our active duty members, veterans, climbers, and supporters, Thank You Mystery Ranch!

Glacier Peak

Earlier this month, HST member Joshua Brandon completed a two day solo climb of Glacier Peak in the North Cascades. The climb, easily enjoyed in three days (more of a death march in two), is an amazing, remote location with some of the best views of the Cascade range from its summit. Leaving the Army on September 1st, Joshua did it to mark his transition from soldier to climber. The day after, member Derek Quintanilla and his party did a two day climb of the peak HST rocking out on Labor Day weekend.. Enjoy the views:

View from camp

White Chuck Glacier

Stalling in the bivvy

Glacier lake goodness

Summit Cone

On the top

Assessing the damage

A surprise for Derek