I went into the South Ghost yesterday and
was able (with some recent inspiration from the cabbies in Huaraz, Peru) to make it all the way to the
Bonanza parking lot on my over loaded Madza 323 2
wheel drive. Can you tell I am proud!!
We were unable to make it to the Planter’s
Valley due to a large treed swamp that seemed to cover a large area. I’m
sure you could find a way with a serious amount of bush wacking
and/or a willingness to get wet feet.
Otherwise, had good climbing and conditions on Grey
Ghost side. Mosquitoes were not bad at all.
Rob
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From:
mcr-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mcr-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of mcr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: July 22, 2005 4:03 PM
To: mcr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [MCR] Ghost Access Info
Went to the North Ghost yesterday to climb at Bastion Wall.
The big hill is in pretty good shape, but the June Monsoons did major
damage to the River crossings. Dropping down into the dry river beds to
the south Ghost at the usual spot near the camp ground right below the big hill
is currently impossible, unless you're driving a tank. The river has
washed out the bank and what usually is a gentle drop is now a 1 meter
plus, overhanging dirt wall. Getting to the North Ghost works ok,
however getting out of the river bed on the west side is really steep (but
short), which made for some scraping sounds on our truck. Somebody must
have worked on this, but bringing a good shovel along to improve the track would
be a great service to the public (and possibly to your truck?). Also, a big mud
slide along the way to the north Ghost past the bridge has been cleaned
up.
If you want to go to the south Ghost by car, your best bet is
probably to drop into the river bed as if you're going to the north ghost
and then drive down the river bed to the usual spot, as the exit on the
west side didn't look too bad from the distance.
Oh - almost forgot: Great climbs at the Bastion Wall in excellent rock with
a flagged access trail, a good number of new sport routes (which
aren't in the latest edition of Andy Genereux's guide book) around the
"Thor" area with no shortness of bolts!
Cheers and good luck 4-wheeling!
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