markamcclure

I use my mountaineering boots with my standard snowboard bindings and it works ok. If there is some nice powder then it is a great ride, despite the overly stiff boots. I no longer will carry snowboard boots on a climb.

I had always hoped to link some climbs (Dragontail/Stuart/Prussik/Snowcreek/etc...)on an Enchantment trip starting from 8-mile cg and exiting at Snow Creek trail. Maybe 4-5 days for the trip? However, that summer my son was born and two years later my second son was born. I haven't really climbed in the last few years, but I am trying to stay hopeful for some day...?

i haven't climbed much since my two sons were born over the last two years. i have good PNW memories of: outer space north ridge stuart adams glacier, mt. adams kautz glacier, mt. rainier pioneer route, monkey face

1. when i did it in the summer, 2nd tool was not necessary. 2. i never saw any rope near the ice cliff. we carried our stuff to the top and went down disappointment cleaver. 3. two days s/b plenty, but 3 days might help if the weather is poor.

To the three other climbers who braved the high winds on crown jewel Tuesday: I hope you made it back ok. Thanks for your help during the day. Please contact me (at markamcclure@yahoo.com) re: the bd express screw and quick draw that I left for you as a directional across from the belay station at the top of pitch 2. Thanks, -Mark