Purple Drake

I purchased overnight permits for a group of 4 persons for the 4 nights/5 days between Sunday, July 14th through Thursday, July 18th. I will only use 2 of the 4 permits (we just lost one of our party--too bad!) These are for the Stuart Zone (Zone 4). I am not looking to sell these (too much trouble for that), but I would happily give them up to a party of two (or individuals). All that I ask in return is some camaraderie during the week. My partner and I have a lot of alpine experience, but we are quite rusty on ropes, and I expect that we will struggle a lot. General climbing advice would always be welcomed. PM me if you are interested for any of the days.

And you can save the rest in the glass jug with a handle till later. I heartily agree with Cale's thorough response. If in the outdoors, glass for wine is too heavy. Needs to go in water bottles or plastic soda bottles. But gin is lighter for the effect. I'm not admitting anything though. I probably read it on the internet. Thanks to all for the advice and comments. This is very entertaining! Yes, as we get older, we realize that glass is heavy (although Zurbriggen carried a bottle to every summit, drank it, and then left a note...). Bag-in-box (sans box) is very convenient. I will look into the many groups in the Seattle area. PD

Hi Ivan, Only my right knee is old. Everything else is "good as new." I need other wine drinkers. I mis-calculated this fall on a climb up the Mountaineers' Route of Whitney. I brought 3 liters for a party of four, and but had no company to consume. I don't over-imbibe, but like to relax after a day's worth of strenuous work (no drugs for me, even Ibuprofen, &c.). Kitsap Co. PD

Hello All, I am newly registered here at CC, although I have lurked for a while. I would like to find similarly minded climbing partners (or, join in a group where I would be a good fit). I need your advice. I am a reasonable fit (1/2 marathoner), on-again & off-again "climber." I have climbed extensively in Japan and New Zealand (years ago), always in a party, never solo. My only experiences here in the PNW (other than Rainier a few years back) are summertime climbs of Mt. Constance (8 times this past decade....I know what you are thinking, but she is close to home). I have all the gear for alpine ascents, but am rusty on extraction. I am not a rock climber, so I would need to go over rope work again (and again?). I would really like to climb in the Cascades, but don't really know where to start, and have no partners to speak of. I am able and willing to do my part--no freeloading. If it helps, I am in the wine business... All ideas welcomed.