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That's a poetic finish if I've ever heard one!

Congrats Jason on finishing the Smoot list AND successfully navigating the bureaucracy of peak naming. Huzzah for you and Dallas.

Good catch! I emailed Fred and John Roper way back in 2010, not long after Dallas died. Here is what I sent: "Hi guys-I enjoyed talking to both of you at the Bulger Party last weekend, but I forgot to run a Dallas Memorial idea past both of you. Some of those in the climbing community up here (Skagit) are wondering about the feasibility of naming (re-naming?) a peak after Dallas in the North Cascades. I think both of you have extensive experience with the process, so I thought I would contact you to see what you thought. Please be honest, if you think this is a bad or unrealistic idea, feel free to say so.I know most attractive peaks (from a climber's perspective) have a name, even if not official on a USGS quad. While a non-descript rounded summit (presently just named by its elevation) somewhere might be feasible, we were thinking of something that had some Dallas history to it like Hayden or Skookum peaks (I believe Dallas was on the first ascent of both). Some folks also were thinking if a peak didn't work, maybe a face (like the NF of Davis) could be named after Dallas. Anyway, I appreciate you both taking the time to consider this- any advice you wish to share would be much appreciated." Here was Fred's reply (John liked it too): "I'll be glad to sign anything and of endorse it. Either Skookum or Hayden sounds perfect. it's nearly impossible to change an existing name once it's on maps. it takes a huge force of organization and lobbying efforts. Get hold of me anytime. Fred" Note that Fred did not use all caps for this reply! So, this has been a bit of a long road, to put it mildly......funny enough, I found out that "Kloke Peak" had become official a few days ago via text message from a reporter at the Skagit Valley Herald. Why text? I was on the summit of Cannon Mountain (Smoot 100/100 for me).

I've been waiting for this one. As usual the pics do not disappoint. Looks like a fabulous trip; what gorgeous colors in that Heart Lake photo.

I came in 14th in my race, in the heat and smoke at Marymoor. I wiped out twice. Wish I could have joined you, but this cyclocross stuff is turning out to be pretty fun. Got my 4th race in Arlington on Sunday. I will definitely go camp at this spot next year. Glad you got to tick it off, it is beautiful back in there.