fredrogers

Roto wall has a bunch of short 5 easy climbs and has some shade. 50' from the car.

There si a super fun and casual, yet stunningly beautiful loop in the Sawtooths climbing Star, Courtney, Reynolds, Oval, etc. No permits required unless you enter the Ross Lake Rec area. http://www.lemkeclimbs.com/lake-chelan-sawtooth-wilderness.html

These guys and gals are great. https://www.ncmountainguides.com/

I just looked up the coordinates on Google Earth. That's the right slide path. I posted this link to his account- hopefully he'll be in touch with you directly.

There was a local guy from Mazama who got caught in a slide this past winter in that zone and lost a ski. I wager it's his. I'll post to his facebook.

Silvertstar will be your best choice in marginal weather since it is so far east of the crest. I would expect a lot of bare glacier ice at this time of year- it's usually a pretty benign route but could be spicy this late. Go over Burgundy Col not via Silverstar creek. All your objectives seem worthy and doable at this time of year- just keep an eye on the WX and go east if you need to.

For sure not if you go in Silverstar Creek, which is probably the best access for the route versus over Burgandy col. As long as you don;t get sucked into the slide alder.

These on Kangaroo Ridge.

Snowed at the Pass this AM. Maybe this link will work? Looking up Willow Creek Drainage https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154111137136029&set=pcb.988164814582425&type=1&theater

Just a head's up folks that there have been a series of smash and grab thefts from the Cedar Creek TH all the way out to Easy Pass this spring- the latest at the Blue Lake TH yesterday (they actually started last year). From what I have heard the majority have occurred while the occupants were away for the day. I'd suggest minimizing the amount of gear and other items (electronics, etc.) you leave in your vehicle.

Lots in at WA Pass- including several of the Cutthroat slide paths. Here's Rainy lake ice from this weekend. Why snowmobile 30 miles when you can walk 30 mins from the car. Go get it.

He's still writing. You can find more hilarity here: http://www.twisptedreality.com/

I've owned a number of primaloft jackets and have had great success with them- one from OR lasted 5 seasons before I felt like it had lost insulation qualities.

They just moved out the Winthrop space to a home office. Give them a call and I am sure you will get your shoes back, well repaired.

Rad- try and find TimL on this forum. He's been in Spain for many years and would have all the beta you need.

FYI- if you show up while the Goat's Beard is closed, the folks at the Mazama Store can usually let you in to get something from the shop.

Clamshell Cave also fits the bill. 8ish routes, most routes are 5.9 and under, all are easy to set up trs on. don't expect solitude there on a weekend....

Darin- There are 3 separate anchors up there- they are great for the kids of that age. They are regularly cleaned for loose rock- but will be a little dirty most likely. They will be in the shade in the AM and it's been freezing at night, so no need for an alpine start. Also- having had a near miss there once, note the top of the "Sun Rock" slab is just up and right from the zone so keep an eye kids in that vicinity.

Hey Matt-It's been a few years since I climbed it, but expect some lichen on Golden Horn and sparse protection. It's a bit tricky to get off the top, we ended up lowering one person to fix the rope in the gully between the two towers and then running the line over the summit block for the second person to rap- building an anchor to rap from would have been expensive. Fun route and an amazing little summit. Doing Tower as well will help justify the hike.

Simply amazing shots- among the best I have seen- you;re giving Steph Abegg a run for her money.

Look up TimL on this forum. He's not in Madrid any more, but lived there for a few years and will have good beta.

I have had several pairs resoled there. Good, reasonable, and fast.

Hi Folks- with the impending opening of the highway, here a few updates for climbing around the Mazama area: 1. There is a new climbing shop, the Goat's Beard, located in the small building to the right of the Mazama store. It's well-stocked and CB and Micki are good folks and would appreciate any business. 2. The Honey Bucket at the Fun Rock parking lot had been supplied by the Outward Bound Basecamp for many years. The Washington Basecamp is closed for the 2013 season (if not permanently). So some locals, including the folks at North Cascade Mountain Guides and other local businesses (and hopefully the other guide services who use Fun) will fund a pooper for this summer. Once it's in place, if you feel like making a cash donation after making a different donation, please do so. Until it's in place the closest public facilities are the pit toilets at the T intersection or the Mazama store. It'd be a shame to see the same amount of tp flags and poorly buried poop reappear. 3. Most routes are dry and the road to Prospector has been plowed. 4. The snakes have yet to make their reappearance, although the suicide deer have. Use caution when driving at night or at dusk/dawn- where you see the "Deer 45MPH" signs, they are there for a reason. Happy climbing and skiing!

There is a fair amount of sport climbing in Mazama. Fun Rock and Prospector Crag have the highest concentration, although there is some uber-burly stuff at Firewall that is way over my head. Prime Rib (5.8 8ish pitches), Inspiration Route (5.9 5 pitches), Sisyphus (11a or 10B A0 10 pitches) are all high quality routes on Goat Wall. I hear good things about Restless Natives (11c or 10B A0) but have not been on it. Older routes tend to have fairer grades, newer routes are more "friendly" rated and bolted. There is loose rock on Goat Wall and Prospector Crag, helmets are a good idea anywhere, even at Fun Rock.... Serendipity Arete is all gear and a worthy day if the Liberty Bell area is crowded, although the interesting climbing is not sustained and it is much more of an adventure route and descent than anything at the Pass.

SW Coulior SW Early Winter Spire Mapleleaf Coulior on Copper Peak Both in the N Cascades in or near the Liberty Bell group. Pending Hwy 20 opening of course.