Poison Springs and North Wash Conditions

[AJ]

Hey all,

Just a quick update for those interested. A group of us did Arscenic and Slideanide in the Poison Springs this past weekend (9/19) and it was completely dry. The anchors were in decent shape; though some may desire to change them. We backed a few up, just in case.

We also did West (Left) Shillelagh, and Right Leprechaun in North Wash; both were also dry, and had more anchors than necessary...

Take care,
A.J.

[jman]

just got back from North Wash today and....

Shillelagh (both left and right forks) was quick. According to Shane's beta, it says that a group of 6 would take about 3-4 hours to complete. We completed the left fork in less than 2 1/2 hours and the right fork (said it would take 3 hours) we completed that in about an 1 1/2 and it was no speed trip either - believe me. And both were still bolt free.

Blarney (just did left fork (which is better IMO)) and it was bolt-free and the last rappel has changed a bit. In the past you would have to grab underneath the chokestone and stem up and rappel down; now someone put up 30 feet of webbing and eliminates that all together and is easier to descend. Did that in about 2 hours.



uh...also, we hiked at Hog Springs and wow - it is almost dry! The water was just barely seeping through and the pond was probably 3 feet deep at its lowest spot and LOTS of moss. The other spring, about 1/2 mile below is running and provides ample perrenial water.