no need for packin a heavy #5 for 1 placement on the route a #3 part way up the o.w. and lay that baby back to the bomber hand cracks above and a great rest on thetop of the pitch
I love my La Sportiva Napal Tops. tape up your heels during the break in and they fit like slippers, 50 miles and well worth every step, i've had mine for 10 yrs and many climbs,
i don't leave home without them
I have mixed feelings about the over exploitations of the great north cascades. I feel it is better to explore all the great opportunites of all the 1st class alpine routes without too many blow by blow accounts. Too many guide books = Too many "bumblies". It takes more than a visa card trip to Rei to play in the great north cascades.