Lambone

Is that what it looked like back in the sixties? Dwayner, Pope...??? I wonder how hard it would be to get fully horisontal on that thing... locked off figure fours, and campus moves. It'd be sick...until it caved in on you that is

A foot or two is enough to ski on....man only in Washington....

Cool, thanks guys! I'll have to head up there and check it out

Damn that sounds kinda sketchy! So it is on the terminus of a glacier like the Coleman or Nisqually? Is the quality of Ice pretty good? Lets back up a second, where is Big 4 or at least which Becky Guide do I refer to? The approach is only five minutes! Wow. Is it a popular spot for climbers or picture takers?

So I just ordered some new tools, and I cant wait to swing them... I've heard a little bit about Ice Cave bouldering near the North Face of Big Four, and any time I hear the two words 'ice' and 'cave' in the same sentence I think "coooool" ! So if you please, forgive my ignorance of the Cascades and offer beta on this adventure. Stuff like how to get there, how far is it from Seattle, and what is the approach like would all be relevant and usefull information. Any other personal opinions or anicdotes about Ice bouldering, the Big Four Caves, or Pre-Ice season Angst are also welcome and encouraged. Thanks yall...

Relax dawg I'm just playin' (FYI- the face with the little tounge that sticks out hints that a remark may be some what sarcastic by nature, or at least not all that serious ) Angela was part of the expidition team, allthough I am not sure what her role was... Anyway she got pretty high on the mountain. It should be a cool slide show, too bad I'll be in class [ 11-06-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Naw I just heard about it from a friend who was. Thats cool you got your stuff back!

Angela rocks! She's way burlier than any of you fools. Oh and Dru, TNF doesn't need some slideshow to get "hype". They have a new Electric Blanket Coat!

Kirkwood

Cavey, don't forget to mention that you snake other climbers by slipping in on their climb while they are racking up! Is that just spindrift or am I gettting burried right now!

Tower painting + maintenence pays good money. It was my first job here in seattle. The exposure is sweet, and it's primarily seasonal work so you get lots of time off. It's usually safe as long as you are allways clipped in. The cold wet wind on towers in the PNW is great for hardening the senses! [ 11-04-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Thanks Fish, A meter of new snow may make this adventure more of a scetchy pain in the ass than its worth. I guess I'll just keep grinding my teeth, and wait. Are there any recomended sources of recent snow conditions on Baker? I didn't find anything in the personal web page links. Thanks again, see ya.

I'd assume that it might be pretty scetchy for americans over there right now... Would you guys agree? That kinda sucks for the porters and their families.

Just wondering if anyone has been up there lately? Are conditions still good for this sort of thing? Is the approach snowy, or would new snow be an issue? I've never been up there so any info would be usefull. Like where do park, and what trail takes you to the Coleman? Any "secret" beta on finding the best spots? Thanks yall!----------Matt [ 11-02-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Nice site Dave, I like your photos. Got me all psyched for ice once more!!! [ 11-01-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

We used one on Ama Dablam, it was damn good. I cant think of any complaints. I think the main difference is in the dimensions and the thickness of the floor material. but I'm not sure of the specs.

Leo climbed the face, they drilled the corner. Whats the problem? The face is still 5.11R right? He also goes out and climbs shit that has only been aided with his Ice Tools. Some trad and some sport(bolted). [ 11-01-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

quote: Originally posted by svilar: Anybody familiar with Missoula? I know there are less cowboys, but not sure about proximity to climbing. At least it's closer to the Cascades. Dave Dave, You'll forget about the Cascades once you live in Montana! (ok mabye not forget, but there is so much to do there, why drive) There is good rock climbing at Kooteni(sp?) Canyon, and semi Big Wall stuff in Blodgett Canyon. Glacier is right there, lots of Ice has been discovered up there in the last 5-10 years.The local hill is Discovery Basin. I hear its good terrain for a small area. Old lifts and all that... Plus lots of Awsome Backcountry skiing in the Bitteroots. It's closer to the good boating in Idaho if you are into that sort of thing. Missula is more of a city then Bozeman, and definately has a more diverse crowd of folks. More live music!! But no Hyalite, or Bridger Bowl...

HEY JON!!!!(can you hear me?) It doesn't seem that the PM indicator is working. Mine allways says 0 when there are new ones in there. Is that happening to anyone else? Just thought I'd let you know. Thanks...

quote: Originally posted by Bronco: 'nother vote for MSU in Bozeman. There is way too much recreation around there for serious scholars. Some highlights Lambone skipped: Jobs don't pay much Average High temp in January -80 Locals don't like folks from the PNW (yupies)Real Estate is too expensive lot's of alcoholic hunters in the back country up 'til x-mas and snowmobilers after that. You also better be expecting to adjust to "Montana Time". ie, if you are meeting a local to do some craggin at 8 am you are expected to chill out until at least 9:30. And don't be surprised if they befriended a hitch hiker in cowboy boots who's now going climbing with you. Ahhh, your bringin me back to the old days.... Some minor adjustments to your evaluation- -Locals don't like anyone from anywhere, especialy the east, even if they themselves were born in New York! -seeing Jack Tackle pull up to the Hyalite parking lot in his bright orange body suit w/a herum of chicks is definately a highlight! -there are no jobs, and every employee is expendable -the scene is changing, gor-tex wearin patagoochi lovers from the suburbs now outnumber the Rednecks and Dreadies

BD used to make this big 'ol biner called The Fin. It worked pretty good. The new clipper thing looks good, and a lot lighter. Ive just been using hotwires. I'd stop at Feathered Friends, right of of I-5 in Seattle. The should have them, along with 100 other ultra tech things that you'll want really badly!!

I enjoyed Montana State, Bozeman -Fat powder-Sweet Ice-decent rock climbing-great mountains-grizzly bears However, for those reasons I am still in school!

Naw, were tight like that. We've delt with much worse together, plus I might get me new boards for X-Mas out of the deal! She had never skied before last year, and picked up the tele turn pretty well. I think learning to tele is almost easier for someone who has never been on Alpine skis before. It's harder to teach an old dog new tricks (so to speak). Would you agree? [ 10-31-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Seeing snowboarders sideslip down a sweet line of powder does not make me smile... But just about everything else does. I devoted all but one day out of last ski season too teaching my fiance how to tele. I HAD to enjoy the bunny slopes, or else....things got ugly!! [ 10-31-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Yeah, you right dawg...