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While descending the gully b/w Liberty Bell and Concord, we came across a goat. He looked thirsty so I took a leak on a nearby rock and the goat came right over. He was very thirsty!

Anyone know who the hero(s) is (are)?

If its not in just go do Entiat Icefall instead!

All of them......

"In order to run for the governor of California, we are going to have to put you on a strict weight training program and growth hormones if you ever want to compete with Arnold. We will also have to get you some bitches in your entorage so you can compete against Larry."

Too bad the final episode was two nights ago!

Were they rap anchors, or for a hanging belay off of bolts instead of setting up their own anchors? Not for leading the crack obviously.

I've heard the N. Face has a lot of loose shite. Is this true?

Are the caves, like Skeleton still fun to climb in sans chalk (chalk is aid!), or is all of the trash and the like make it a hideous place to be bouldering?

Does it go up right from the notch? Further down? Anyone have a topo of this climb? I haven't looked at the Beckey book yet, but just in case, beta? Thanks.

Worth doing? Not heading up there expressly for that, but in case we finish off the other climbs we want to do in the area, were thinking that it would be an easy one to do. 4 pitches? Beta/comments/suggestions? Thanks!

Finally found out where this place is. Talked to a buddy of mine who used to climb over there and he said it is over by Mt. Bachelor near the athletic club. You hike down along the Deschutes and it is just past the tyrolean traverse on the left hand side. There is osme other bouldering in the area. You have to cross the River to get to it. He also reccomended Skeleton Cave. Is this area still open and if so, how hard is it to get to now that they rerouted the roads?

So, according to the web, Miller Island is owned by the State of WA, but I see many sea kayaking tours offered that go over to the island to look at a rare species of cacti, petroglyphs on therock walls, and hike the sand dunes. Also, I found this info on the geology of the rock in that area. Maybe you geo buffs can decipher what quality of rock this will produce. Also, in the image it appears as if there is an awesome cliff band coming up out of the water on the Wa. side. Can you say Thailand boat climbing in the Gorge?

I don't quite have the same ability as you do Lummox regarding fishing, as she grew up in Florida fishing for permit, snook, bonefish, and tarpon and can double haul an 8 weight a good 30 yds. farther than I can!

Agreed. SHe just isn't into alpine climbing. She likes sport climbing and has even toprpoed some nice 100 ft. ice flows down in Lee Vining Canyon on a rest day away from Owens River GOrge and bouldering. SHe's asked me about alpine before, but has heard horror stories of death marches and devil's club and really isn't interested. Just thought I could give her a glimpse of what is out there and a little of why we do it (the views for one) without her having to go through something like trying to get into a "real" alpine experience.

The North Face, right?

Anybody got 'em yet? I am going to my local muffler store now. Just click on the Original Whistle Tip News Video link on this site and find out what the latest craze is all about! I can see this causing some serious probelms with Larry da Tool up in the Icicle. Woowoo!

She wanted to hike and camp up at the Moraine after talking to a friend of hers who did it last weekend. I am just wondering if it is worth me carrying a rope, a few pieces and the like up there in case she wants to climb higher. How long can it be from the moraine to the summit? An hour or two?

Was thinking about taking my girlfriend up the Sahale Glacier/South Side Route for her first "alipne" climb and glacier "slog". Anyone done this beofre? It looks a little benign from a climber's perspective but maybe a good intro for a sport climber girlfriend whose never worn crampons or used an ice axe before? We would also try and spend the night at the Moraine as she is definately used to Smith Rock type approaches.

Dave, I don't think people are miffed about the number of rope ups going on or even that this one exists. I think what peopl have their hackles up over is the fact that this event has been one way for the last two years, was originally thought to be this way again, until recently, and now what people had set in their minds as the rope up, is no longer what this event will be. It does not negate us from doing a rope up like the days of old, I just think it caught a few of us off guard that this was the direction this rope up was going, with little or no contact towards those that have helped put the rop up on in year's past (Beck had very little to do with the Rope ups in years past, although he did help get a campsite the last two years). As for your comment about the silent majority - Of course THEY are silent because the majority of those who will be at the CC.com rope up this year do not even subscribe, let alone post, to this website! I have no bones with Beck and will probably attend this years sponsored Rope up, but also hope there will be a smaller venue, more in line with cc.com values on a different weekend for an all cc.comers shindig in Leavenworth. If I wanted to join the Mountaineers, I would join the Mountaineers. That is not my bag and therefore hope that the cc.comers will have there "own" rope up on a different date. I'm tired of bitching and whining like a Wittle cry Baby now. Proceed with your internet surfing...er I mean with the rest of your work day.

Way to go on the bomber alien placement! God, I love those little f'ers!

You aren't serious are you? If so, A5 makes Big Wall gear and was bought out by TNF a few years back......

C'mon Greg, its already been said, there are going to be people who don't climb at the Climber's rope up! Also, all of the routes have a sign up sheet for a waiting list due to the number of people attending this year's Rope Up, so if you're not already on the list, it is doubtful you will get to climb at all this weekend, so might as well eat a free lunch!

So when are we going to hit the North Ridge of Baker? Interested?

Yup, my typo error. The Exum is on the SE side for god's sake! The info. is still correct though. You can't see the storms coming in usually until it is too late. Thanks for catching my error.