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As snoboy referenced below, libremapproject is the best thing I've found. USGS is public domain, and these folks have taken it upon themselves to get the whole country on the web.

I love my Silent Partner, but it is really not made for solo top roping. Works great for leading! For solo TR, I would go with minitrax or ushba.

I recently talked to a Petzl employee while climbing in Indian Creek. I asked about the recall of the Sarken because I really love them, and there is no replacement. Said Petzl employee said not to worry, only a couple/few had been returned prior to the recall, with one very vocal complainant. He also said that Petzl is extremely quality sensative, so they thought the recall was the best thing to do. Bottom line, no way am I sending my Sarkens back. Cheers. Jimbo

Down and right for sure. Took a few to figure it out, but it's all there. A most excellent route. Cheers. Jimbo

Sickness boys! Jimbo

The Russian Big Wall Machine keeps on rolling! Pretty amazing climb, but I hope not the winner of the next Golden piton/axe/schlong award. Obviously lots of room for improvement left for Steve, or any of the new breed of alpinists.

I love my Arcteryx bibs! Yes, they are freaking expensive, but I don't get wet in the wet Cascade snow anymore. As far as the sweat factor, I consider pretty carefully what I wear under them. Lift skiing I use a midweight layer, touring/climbing I use lightweight or silks. Cheers. Jimbo

Kinda funny. In the couple hundred times I've driven through there, I never did stop. Usually to freakin' hot! Do tell if you check it out. Where ya headed? I might be able to offer some suggestions. Cheers. Jimbo

I was going to say the moment I shut the front door, but I'll go with what Dru said. Cheers. Jimbo

It's not so much that the Sabertooths are bad, although I don't like the fit on my current boots. The Charlet Moser Sarkens are just so much better. Lighter, stronger, and more versatile for all alpine formats. The BD's are fine for glacier slogs, but I went beyond that pretty quickly. My 2 pesos. Cheers. Jimbo

I used this combo for a few years with no problems. The updated toe bail will probably solve your woes. That said, I will never use Sabretooths again. Cheers. Jimbo

Golden Road. .11+ Open for bidness. I know of at least three parties, including the FA, that have done it. Sounds 4 to 5 star. Cheers. Jimbo

Nice TR! Random beta spout out: the approach to Torment Basin is pretty chill. Did it last year, and came down Boston Basin trail. Starts somewhere near a bridge, an outhouse and picnic table. Cheers. Jimbo

Thank you! Cheers. Jimbo

Get 'er dun y'all! Cheers Jimbo

I really hope that someone takes the initiative to do some safety trundling soon. I am working on the east coast until 8/11, but would happy to rap in and do some cleaning if still needed at that time. I've climbed in the Country a couple of times since the rockfall, but stayed away from the left side of the tunnel. Be safe. Cheers. Jimbo

Ever since you inserted yourself in the the cc.com community, I figured you would hurt or kill yourself with your reckless approach to climbing. BUT, to harm wildlife for absolutely no reason is fucking unacceptable! Here's to hoping karma bites you in the ass for this. Jimbo

I have done both the NE Butt & N. Rib, and enjoyed both. N. Rib is better IMO, but took much longer due to it being way more sustained. NE Butt is great for position. N. Rib is great for the climbing itself. Either way, the area is a must visit for any alpine climber. Have fun. Cheers. Jimbo

Great route! I'd go for it in August at this point. Dru (g-spot) is right, bushwack takes all of one minute. I thought the approach that tyree & I did was pretty chill. What a cool position for most of the route! Down on a rib, looking up at ridges and walls towering above, then the final headwall. Love it! Cheers. Jimbo

fenderfour said it. That's what it is. Some call what Huber's and other do, big wall free climbing, but big wall is generally aid/free/whatever to get up a BIG WALL. Cheers. Jimbo

It is not R rated! To fall off of the slab you would need to fling yerself off of it. Even then you probably wouldn't make it through the pleasant little meadow at the top of the first two pitches. IMO the glacier was the crux both times I've been out there. Have fun! Cheers. Jimbo

Right this moment...Snowing.

Yo. I want da cam hook. Cheers. Jimbo

Well, I hope the access issues are/get resolved. I've been lucky enough to sample the pleasures of Nason, and it is gneiss! Thanks for the tour Eric!

Wow! Never thought I'd agree w/Dwayner 'bout anything, but like he & Frosty pointed out, first come, first served. Shit ton of rock out there people. Go check it out. Cheers. Jimbo