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Tis true. I don't pay sales tax ever in WA.

I agree on CMC although it takes longer to get there. I rec. finding or borrowing a canoe from someone although you can hike it. You can also run up South and Middle in a day. Petzholdt over Exum just because of crowds and waiting at belay stations. There is only one way I know of to bail off the Upper Exum while on route and it is tough. If you do decide to do the OS. Instead of doing the "belly crawl" there is a really cool chimney that goes at 5.8 but is well protected and has a few fixed pins in it. This variation can help to justify climbing OS route and can save time instead of waiting in line to cross the belly crawl. Permits can be hard to come by for lower saddle and sometimes even the Moraine. You may even want to camp at the ranger station porch. As for time, when are you going? Alot of snow still up there according to a few friends in Jackson. Also see this thread and this one . Now do your own search on cc.com. There are plenty of discussions about this very topic. Have fun!

Used a megamid on Denali last year and thanked God every day we had one. We made plenty of friends during bad weather (read not windy). It fit a lot of folks comfortably but I would probably pass on one if you didn't have snow that you could dig down to make benches and cooking platforms out of. The mid was stable even during semi-windy (20-30mph gusts) weather with large snow blocks holding down the sides as well as building them up. We just collapsed the mid each night and set it back up each morning.

Maybe Annabelle took this stuff to Everest BC?

So do "volunteers" ever work or do they just sit around on cc.com all day? Glad my tax dollars are going to such a "worthy" cause.

That;s why you have to import them from other parts of the country. One's from out here carry too much baggage. Might be a good way to provide incentive for training and climbing!

How about this one? CAUTION: Do not Open at Work! Whether it is on your shoulder or on your ass, it is all stupid!

Still not as sick as this! Click on soul flyers and you will se what those flying suits can actually do!

Good luck B and Desk Jockie! Wish I was going with ya! Mike and I will be cheering you on from Coeur d'alene!

With a group of boy scouts, it might save several hours if camping above the top of the Palmer or even just below the outcrop to the SE of Crater Rock. Plus, it would probably feel more like an expedition if they are camped up on the mountain rather than near a parking lot. Have any of them camped over 9,000'? For those who may struggle, it will make summit day easier for those not in the best of shape. However, I know that Timberline tries to discourage those camping on the S. Side as it is definately considered a day trip. Make it fun for them, and they are more likely to delve into mountaineering a little deeper. Have fun.

Doing that all in a day is amazing enough, but has anyone done all these peaks in a single trip? Start with complete north ridge and then dragontail and colchuck, Prussik, and then what about extending that to the rest of the peaks by Prussik? Then hit snow creek wall on the way out. Probably more likely a 3-4 day trip for me but that would be an awesome traverse! Anyone done it?

Tex, Give me a call or e-mail and we can talk. My basement is all storage right nowe until I get time for woody creation....

I think your first assumption would be a good one. SA of SEWS with a short approach, in the sun, and easy climbing with beautiful views. Plus drier being further east. Could also do Beckey Route on LB as well.

I think Greg is over SEVERAL hills old

The glass is always half-full, IMHO.

A buddy of mine climbed Hood this weekend but stayed off Leuthold's and other Reid Glacier climbs to avoid avi conditions. Now wondering how the snow has settled, what people saw up there yesterday or today. ANy thoughts would be appreciated, especially snow/crust conditions in the couloir. Thanks.

Yeah, I hear there are some serious glaciers and really steep slopes on the approach to Ingalls......

Let me add, "Unless it is for a really important job interview or other reason that will alter life's path permanently......"

Anywhere in the Pasayten Wilderness Mirador overlooking the Torres del Paine Camp Poincenot overlooking Cerro Fitzroy and Torrey with no climbers in the camp high camp on East side of Mt. Moran, Tetons Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, WY Summit of Denali - total tear jerker high camp on Sahale Peak with no one but your gal

I am so buying one of those!

I've decided to start a cell phone collection agency for the homeless. If I see anyone using a cell phone for any other reason than a rescue or emergency on a summit, rest assured I will take ownership of it and "donate" it to the homeless. I will be setting up collection recepticles just off the steepest sides of each mountain summit from which volunteers will "collect" them each and every week during the main peak seasons for climbing and hiking. So, if you'd like to make a "donation" to this worthy cause, then just whip out your cell phone and start talking. The homeless will thank you for your kind and generous donation.

jkrueger will be in the hizhouse from Eugene! We are heading to the Banff film fest first and will be over after. Better be beer left!

Found out both nights are completely different. Got tix for Wed and Thurs. See y'all there! People should go to the fest then head over to the partay!

Anyone out there have more specific beta on Steins Pillar than just the overall grad for the faces? All I've been able to find is that the faces go from 5.10 to 5.11. Nothing mentioned about sport or trad or mixed or pitches. Went out there for work last week and it makes monkey face look like a wuss!

Anyone wanna go? 20th and 21st at new REI. Already a thread on this? Meet prior or after for beers? Anyone know if both nights are different?