Wopper

Yeah....Spray is powerful shit.

For Sale - DMM Predator Ice Tool. 50 cm, bent shaft adze w/ leash and case. Good Shape $90.

I once watched an osprey grab a fish out of a little lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. Pretty damn cool.

Lou rocks! I went to see him speak a couple of years ago and then had him sign my book. I asked him to sign it "Don, Next time, you buy the beer." He just laughed and signed it as requested.

Eric - That sure looks like Vantage. You might want to hide that piece of evidence.

Count me in

Try the South Spur of Adams. Non-technical, straight forward route that will put you at elevation relatively quickly. Mid-week should equal less crowds, easier camping/permits.

Never take a knife to a gun fight.

Don't cook bacon in the nude.

Office Space - Please don't sue me or press charges.

I heard Donna Two-Step is Office Space.

If you don't mind choss and camping in an environment similar to a Wal-Mart parking lot try the forecast for Vantage. Or you could try Tieton River. It is over near Yakima(drier weather) and more appealing.

I have climbed the Disappoint Cleaver Route on Rainer in 2 days and 3 days. Three days was more enjoyable and we slept on the snowfield at about 9800 feet the first time and then went up to Ingraham Flats for the second night. I agree with Scott. Muir is a sty. Only stop long enough to relieve yourself at the outhouse. Ingraham Flats is a much nicer place to camp. Another fun, easy alpine route is the South Arete on South Early Winters Spire up at Washington Pass. Third and 4th class scrambling with sections of easy, low 5th class climbing in an absoulutely beautiful area. You could camp in the basin and combine this one with Nolan's suggestion of the Beckey route on Liberty Bell. Enjoy your trip!

I have nothing useful to say, I just want to interupt OfficeSpace's thread.

Check out the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper. It would take a day but it is a great drive with lots to stop and look at along the way. Enjoy.

Christopher = typical jarhead

How about 20 minute STABO's on a swiss seat? Or the special memories of rough terrain jumps at night? I won't get in depth on the beret issue as I could spend the rest of the afternoon about it and am going to Washington Pass w/ Rodchester(we served together at Bragg and he is also a Ranger School grad)but what an absolute crock of shit. I am not much of an activist but am proud to say I did my part in telling everyone from Clinton to the SGM of the Army my feelings on the issue. The whole thing makes my heart sad. Remember - Keep ambushing the folks that aim to ambush you!! [This message has been edited by Wopper (edited 07-21-2001).]

I am with Rodchester the molester on this one. The TNF Jetstream is a great pack that carries loads well. Unfortunately, TNF no longer makes them.

Sounds like a lot of ex and a few current Joe's out there. Out of curiosity, what is your story? I spent four years in the 82nd Airplane Gang down at Ft. Bragg in a Recon Plt. Graduated from Ranger School Class 3-90. Got out in July, 1991 as an E-5 and utilized the GI Bill to pay for college.

Right on MikeAdam! I didn't get much shit when I pointed out that the Battalion Commander owned a couple of uniforms with white threaded tabs.

Birth Control glasses rock. I have a pair that I use for running, riding, climbing, working in the yard etc. They cost me $38(U.S. Dru)and I don't care if I break them because of the cheapnes. Of course I have all the above listed problems and have a pair of prescription glacier glasses as well but at least if these break or are lost they are cheap to replace. Plus, chicks dig 'em. By the way mtnrngr, stumbling through the woods while on patrol doesn't do much for noise discipline.

Mtnrngr - Class 3-90. Way back when desert phase was still in Dugway!

Is Sharkfin Tower doable in a long day or would it be much more enjoyable over the week-end? We are a couple of 30-somethings, in decent but not great shape climbers. Has anyone had problems getting overnight permits in Boston Basin this summer? Thoughts?

Has anyone been up to Sharkfin lately? If so how are the conditions on the Quien Sabe? How about the trail conditions? My partner and I have never been up there so any current beta would be appreciated. Mucho Gracias.

Tell Wes to leave the cans of tuna and extra underwear at the trailhead.