jshamster

That would be me running up NE ridge in boots. Super fun route with fantanstic views. Easily a day climb (6.5 hrs car-to-car), or a great place to camp/bivy. Looks like great early season ski potential.

Bat caves are a great day trip. There are enough routes there to make a few trips worth it. Anywhere from .7 - .12, trad, sport & mixed. Bring enough pads and even the bouldering is good. Check out the caves too. Baker Rocks, on the Mt. Baker Hwy are good, but need use. Not enough traffic to keep mossy sport climbs clean. There are a few in the .11 - .12 range that are dry almost all of the time and are right by the road. Worth visiting & it's quick. Can get good spring/summer riding in near the ski area, and clip bolts on the way home. Have fun!!

I was camped on the White Salmon on Saturday night, and witnessed several large avalanches come off the North face. Snow conditions in general seemed pretty sloppy with more snow falling most of the night.

I am a climber living in B'ham. I am willing to climb just about anything, and have own gear. I also have plenty of free time. e-mail: jshokes@nas.com