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same thing on Mt. Baring.

real nice guys... anyway, I enjoy looking at the gear reviews. everything is rated 4 or 5 stars. some of the reviews go something like this - I just got my new (gloves, socks, pants, rope, harness, pack) from the UPS man and it looks just like...killer. I can just picture myself on Willis Wall wearing this. It's that good. five stars from me. or some guys actually use theirs first - review: I just got back from making a snow man in my new pattagonia (socks, underwear, gloves, hat...) and man, it's REALLY nice. I can't wait to use it at Mt. Hood Medows later this week, it's bomber! Four stars cause it doesen't match my beanie.

that water fall you mention is about 1/4 - 1/2 mile south of the trailhead.

I think matt's description is right on, except the flagging is pretty sparse. right now you'll probably only be able to drive to about 2500' on the loggin road, leaving 3 miles and 1000' to walk to the "trailhead" (wide spot in the road with a small cairn) follow your nose up through the clear cut, then stick to the south side of the ridge, don't be fooled by the false summit and watchout for walking on cornices near the ridge (or what you think is the ridge). Never done it in the winter, but, probably be pretty fun. check out www.mountainwerks.org for a full trip report. don't ever try to climb out of the proctor creek drainage, that is some of the thickest brush anywhere.

I was lookin for some info on WC cams and found the mutha load here: http://www.wildcountry.co.uk/frames.html

stumbled on this looking for something else..........not for kids: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB18&Number=78603&page=5&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

ice, rock, or slog? What level/grade are you interested in?

dont forget about the $20.00 straps sold seperately. Peter, I strongly recomend you consider the stubai aluminum crampon for general mountaineering and approach. There are many options in the $100 range. like these Unfortunatly I purchased some smc's early in my climbing career, used them a couple of times and sold them to a friend who doesen't use them much. They are slow to put on and will inhibit circulation if you don't have an extreemly stiff boot. I know, I know, people used them for along time on big mountains and they work, but, the point is, there are better 'pons available for the same price. If you are determined to get the SMC's Second Ascent usually has a half dozen pairs on sale for $50ish with the straps. I never did like those strapons.

that's right, that's why we need clearcuts, so there's nothing to burn!

I just hope they establish a 4 wheeler trail to some of the distant crags so I don't have to walk anymore.

you need to dust the bottom of your chair!

what happened to Courtnay? Did we get dumped? Anywho- stacking in that manner is great for getting your neurological and nervous systems in order for pushing your limits. I agree with freeclimb's assesment that your physical gains won't be as great as if you were letting your muscles fully recover, but stacking is also important to do if you can't get out at least one day a week for actual climbing. I have trained in that manner when I can't climb and had pretty good results. I also managed to cut some weight doing that workout and think it was muscle so you may want to consider a protien supplement for right after the workout, (beer does not count).

They have them here: http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/e_index.htm then go to "end of line specials" and scoll to near the bottom $193 euros.

check your email big guy

getting there is the problem in these conditions, terrain below/near pan point is more apt to sliding than the snow field.

Maybe you guys who need jobs could build some of these 4 wheeler trails. Working out of doors, good exercise, what more could you ask for?

one pair of orange size large atlas freezer gloves. either near Bozeman last Febuary or lost in my swamp below my house. It's possible they are under all my climbing gear but, I haven't seen them in a while.

Ade: I picked up "Mental Toughness Training for Sports" by James Loehr at a used book store a couple of years ago. For me it helped more with working through cruxes on rock climbs which I think is different than the stress encountered on a long alpine climb that builds up for hours. You are welcome to borrow it. The information is a little dated and about as fun as reading a text book, so it's good bedtime reading. Let me know if you want it (or anybody for that matter).

Hell yeah! I want a road in to the N. Face of Terror!

scarpa mescalito, I think Sierra Trading post has them for $129.00 or so, about half price. I used a pair this summer for approachs and up to 5.7 climbing. probably work good for standing in aiders, they have a pretty stiff sole.

hey look at me, I made last years resolution just in the nick of time. I'm a full fledged cascadeclimbers.com "rope gun". anyone needing a flailing, wailing and crying 5.8 ropegun, lemee know. if anyone wants a spindrift brunch today, I have some ideas for that as well...seriously, let me know, I am done working for the year.

check your pm's

I remember the day we took my sister's '78 honda accord duck hunting, we got stuck badly while mud boggin in a farmer's field until we put the "mud" chains on. Works like a charm. You don't ever want to have to ask a farmer to come pull your car out of the mud after you just finished beggin permision to hunt his property.

stay away, index has been reserved for locals only unless you bring some beer, then we let you belay, if you bring scantily-clad chicks, we let them climb.