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  1. Anyone been up to the N Face of Shuksan lately? Wondering about coverage of the hateful slide alder on the approach, and any other reports about snow conditions up there. Hoping to go up there in the next few weeks (not this coming week though). Thanks
  2. How is an "interesting gig" boring?
  3. Two days seems very speedy! Did you come all the way out to the car the same day you climbed the route? Great photos, thanks. Nice work Z-Man!
  4. I am also disappointed in the quality of the N Cascades Traverses book. Great content, bad execution, printing, and nonexistent copy editing.
  5. LINK LINK to Seattle Times Be careful, y'all.
  6. Okay, there has to a good story behind your signature, Off.
  7. Where exactly does this "high lakes route" go? I assume it's not the Enchantments you're talking about.
  8. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for bucketz's next insightful offering!
  9. Bonjour, mon petit pomplemousse... je t'aime toujours, et je joue au stade aujourd'hui. Bon temps, por les livres?
  10. You are referring to a book by Jim MARTIN, which is the one I linked above.
  11. Here's one: Bob Kandiko's North Cascades Traverses! http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/1485261/86152bae2d034fbb485997fd4e7c5f63#author-bookshelf here's a few more: Ira Spring, High World of the Mountain Climber (I got mine at Powells in Portland, might be hard to find) Jim Martin: LINK
  12. By "firsts," do you mean for yourselves, or historical first ascents/descents?
  13. Feb 25th, 10 AM - 5 PM Lewis and Clark College Facilitated by Steve Smith (from Experiential Consulting) and Katie Miesle (from Outstanding Team) Challenge your assumptions with other outdoor professionals at a full-day workshop. Designed to serve outdoor programs, this full-day workshop will present best practices for facilitating powerful experiential education activities: TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: • CREATING EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS • USING ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER SPECIFIC OUTCOMES • GROUP FACILITATION STRATEGIES & TECHNIQUES • TEACHING TO MULTIPLE LEARNING STYLES • ENERGIZING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR DIFFERENT POPULATIONS Facilitators Steve Smith and Katie Miesle have trained hundreds of outdoor educators in a variety of schools, camps, and programs over the past fifteen years, and are uniquely qualified to offer insights, experience, and expertise to challenge you to do your best work. Participants: This is a professional development opportunity for moderately to very experienced outdoor educators and leaders (still useful for beginners, but primarily aimed at people with practical field experience and questions based on that experience). To enroll, or for more information: LINK
  14. I find it very hard to believe that all permitted commercial guides are completely sold out for June and July. What am I missing?
  15. ManAmongst - you wouldn't be the first to underestimate the Pickets! Good idea to do the Ptarmigan to get a sense of North Cascade traverses, and do a less committing trip into the Pickets (like go into Goodell Creek and climb McMillan to get a first-hand taste of the range) - or go up Access Creek and climb Luna. Why not?
  16. NZ has great alpine climbing (snow/ice/glaciers). The rock is forgettable (as Graham states) with a few exceptions here and there. Castle Hill is indeed lovely and fun, though not the reason to go to NZ. Go for the alpine climbing. It will really depend on the seasonal conditions that you find, as MattP says. You might find climbable alpine conditions in late summer, or ... bleak late season conditions. In any case, the NW Ridge of Aspiring may be a good idea, as its more a rock ridge to an unforgettable summit in a wild alpine area. The Bevan Col approach may be the best (or only?) way in that late in the season (other than flying).
  17. Okay - against my better judgment, I'll bite. Bucketz, are you suggesting that you can extrapolate based on one route what the technical difficulties are on another route? If your intention is to be abrasive and insulting - you've succeeded (telling them they're slow, being sarcastic with the "good boy", basically your entire condescending post). If your intention is to be the watchdog of grade inflation - I admire that intention but it goes a lot further if you don't do so in such a condescending manner, and have some facts or experience to back up your contention (other than just spray). For example, if you've climbed the route that you're talking about - say so. If not...why do you think you know more about it than someone who just did so? In either case, NICE WORK to Kurt and Rodney for succeeding on a proud line in the alpine!
  18. There are two separate (though inter-twined) issues here. One is the substance of the disagreement itself, pitons at Index (about which there may have been a misunderstanding). The other is the quality of a customer's experience in interacting with store employees. I personally love Feathered Friends and applaud their ethics and values on local climbing areas and conservation. I also wonder if they might not have achieved all of that (item #1) while better understanding the customer's intentions and leaving him with a better impression of being respected (item #2). It is possible to achieve both. I also think that these things happen and Eddie's response is exemplary, opens the door for more dialogue, and deserves respect and support. If I ever decide to buy bolts or pitons, I'll buy them from FF!
  19. To not sound like a tourist, say "Yur-ay" not "OOh-ray" The Orvis Hot Springs in nearby Ridgway is worth a trip. Often, there are new restaurants in town to try. Look at both Ridgway and Ouray. There are some nice waterfalls in the area to climb if you get tired of the ice park. Last time I was there, you could buy a park pass (voluntary, but supports the ice park and gets you discounts at local pubs/restaurants/gear stores) Screamers are nice for the ice. Never seen any need for pitons there, but I don't climb hard mixed stuff. Gene is right - you'll hook a lot more than you'll swing due to the high traffic! Have fun! Where are you staying?
  20. Sorry for my ignorance, but where in the world is this?
  21. Shouldn't this be moved to the Alpine Lakes forum?
  22. When I climbed it years ago, there were no runnels in sight (in terms of ice). It was all thick, fat, styrofoam neve from bottom to top. Easy (if steep in places). Felt like cheating. Carried ice screws, never needed them.
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