thelawgoddess

Such pretty photos. I especially like this one: :tup:

Well put. The ratings system is not a standardized measurement by any means.

A small unofficial gathering of the Cascade Backcountry Ski Patrol is happening tonight. Come meet a few of us and ask all the you want. Some of us are showing up at 6:00 to catch the last 30 minutes of happy hour; others will trickle in as they can. PM me for the top-secret classified location (on the water, near UW).

Solos are sweet no matter what -- even when they are "demoralizing." Heck, that's partly what's about. Thanks for sharing, BillA. Bet you do another one ...

Awesome! :tup: Nice work, Wayne and Mike! Great movie. And looks like a great climb.

Montbell Crescent 2 Not free-standing, but you won't get free-standing under 3 lbs ... Single pole. Packs small. Partial mesh to keep the f'ing bugs out ... Under 3 lbs. Much, much under if you don't carry all of the extra stuff you don't really need (like the 9 tent stakes). (PMS might have one you can set up and crawl inside if you want to check sizing, etc.)

Climbers care if there is moss and dirt on routes. More boots equals less dirt. Climbers who are afraid to get dirty!

And why would we want more people at the crags??? Personally I would like to see things around here kept as "alpine" as possible. To me that's part of the charm. I don't think routes care how popular they are anyway. And isn't route-finding just part of the game?

Nice TR. I have yet to make it out to the Pass. (A shame, I know.) Your pictures are quite enticing, but I would probably do my best to avoid the mosquito season! ;-)

Sweet!!! Way to rock it, Drew!!! Did you put M&M's at the top of the routes for him?

If anyone would like to find out more, a few of us are getting together for adult beverages on Tuesday night (in Seattle). PM me for details.

Hmm ... I think I remember rapping down the route first; then climbing back up ... Fun route!

That is NOT a very flattering picture of that poor creature!

I can't resist: the title alone should have them lining up! LOL! Or running in the other direction!

Goodness; I hope so! If the rangers can't qualify for soloing, they probably shouldn't be rangers! Nobody should be freaking out about this accident. Rangers aren't gods; they're people. And people have accidents. Accidentally.

Mmm ... DMM ... This thread almost makes me want to go climbing. Or at least to the store to fondle some new cams ...

Thanks for the heads up!

Looks like you got some fun variety on that one!

Looks like you had fun!

Wow; that *is* some beautiful rock!

Good work, guys!

Holy photos! Nice send ... and lovely TR!!! :tup:

When???

Sounds like you had some good quality family time!

Thanks, Marcus.