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This is true, but with hundreds of sites available in the park, and lots of turnover each day, it really just comes down to dumb luck and timing. Get there in the morning and be prepared to spend time driving around every campsite and talk to people, especially if they have a spare parking spot in their site or are packing up. You might be able to squeeze in with someone (2 cars per site are allowed) or save yourself a spot as someone is getting ready to leave. If you talk to folks, you'll find something. Hidden Valley is the best site for walking to climbing routes, so it's a hot commodity. Ryan is good too. After that, you're looking at Jumbo Rocks (full of RV's and families with kids) or further...

That is a great photo not only of that NE side of the peak, but nicely shows Triple Couloirs in a unique and useful (though foreshortened and kind of odd) way. I assume this photo was taken from Colchuck Balanced Rock or thereabouts?

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Wow, this has been a great resource for me - thanks everyone. I am investigating what kind of SCOTCH I can safely drink. Sounds like many are okay, but some might have hidden risks from the coloring agents? Anyone know anything definitive about gluten and SCOTCH? Giving up IPA is hard enough, but Scotch? Please.

Hey Brandon, Thanks so much for the info and I will definitely check out the Fred Meyer suggestion. I'm already all over the Red Bridge and am surprised to say, it ain't that bad! Steve

Hey folks, Anyone have any experience managing celiac's disease as a climber and/or alpinist? How did it impact your backcountry eating (and more importantly, beer consumption)? Thanks, Goatboy, coping with the news

I just donated too. Hope others will consider doing the same for a great guy who needs a little good news.

Latest news from the blogspot site. Sounds like some big challenges ahead.

The bugs are extra bleak in July... just a warning. The best spring/summer climbing conditions, in my opinion, are in the fall.... cool days, cold nights, no bugs, clear skies, less people!

More info: Paul did indeed work at Outward Bound in Mazama last summer and I can attest that he's an incredibly kind, charismatic guy and a safe climber who had some bad luck (a bolt reportedly sheared off or pulled out in his fall). He's a really good guy and any donation, even a tiny amount, would help and show him that the climbing community sticks together and supports each other through difficult situations. I think any good news he can get at this point would be welcome. Thanks everyone, Steve

Wow, East Coast... you are a Grumpy Climber. Okay, so you live there. Why is that, if you hate the weather and the climbing so much, by the way? I have to say, having been to NZ three times for a total of about 2 months time.... you're wrong about the weather. It is very variable from one side of the island to the other, and the weather may be bleak in one area and not bad at all in another (this comment is in reference to the South Island). I also disagree about your comment that it's just not worth it. It is actually worth every bit of it. New Zealand is fabulous. Maybe you're trying to paint a bleak picture to keep people like me away ... but it won't work. I'm coming back. New Zealand is outrageous. And yes, it has challenging weather and changing conditions... kind of like the Cascades do.

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Cool, thanks!

Why don't you contact Kelly Bush at NCNP. She could likely point you towards whomever at NCNP makes the decisions regarding printing/selling stuff at their visitor centers - or at the least, advise you if this is worth pursuing. I point all this out in the hope that it will lead to the best quality production and the widest availability of Steph's excellent product. It may add some red tape and extra effort/coordination, but ultimately, if it's worth doing.... it's worth doing well.

I'm a little confused by that final photo. Maybe you're on rappel?

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Have you considered offering these to the NCNP to sell in their visitor centers? They may want to sell them, which would entail making a much larger run at the printer.

I'd like 2 or 3 depending on the quality. The nicer they are, the more I'll buy (and the more you should charge) for the fundraiser. Thanks for putting this together.

Curious what the rap anchor is on Hell's Highway? Bollard?

I have some amusing FB videos I'd like to embed if it becomes an option here on cc.com.

Good story and good advice, Mark.

Yes, thanks for confirming - it's the 4p 5.8 (felt like 5.7 I recall) called "the Archer" which I did back in the day. I am guessing, but it seems to be so named due to the unusual stone arch which one walks across to get to the start of the route. A very unusual feature for this part of the country.