Lambone

...that's why I carry a belay gun...it speaks a thousand words.

"All your base are belong to us..."

If you are going to Washington anyway, it might be worth bringing Ice gear just in case something is in. But if you are planning an ice trip I would choose: 1. Banff, Alberta 2. Cody, Wy 3. Lilooet, BC (check conditions) 4. Bozeman, Mt. 5. Somewhere, Colorado 6. Lee Vining, Ca 7. Washington in that order...

more like too busy sprayin'

I wasn't implying that there were any secrets being kept... I checked the web site and didn't see any updated info, so I was just curious....as I wasn't able to attend. I think posting some sort of minutes would be nice, it'd just help more people be involved and stay in the loop. Sounds cool, thanks

Are you able to discuss with us what happened/came out of the July 20th meeting? For instance, what those "big plans for the future" are?

wow...cool!

Buy a good mt bike. The Trinities are way cool, sort of like a mini High Sierrra, and so is Castle Crags... Shasta is fun if you wanna get your mountain on. I've done some beach bouldering in Brookings, Or. Pretty fun, reminds me how weak I am, maybe it's just the salt air, but I feel heavier there. But my recomendation is to get into mountain biking. If you come to Ashland I can show you some good trails. And would be open to meet at Castle Crags.

sorry to hear about that guys, bad way to end a trip. I've traveled through that spot 4 times, and each time has been nerve racking, it is a sketchy spot for sure. Funny you say that the Ft. Lewis guys won't fly above 7K, because their Chinook picked us up on Glacier peak well above that, and they tried to pick us up on the summit.

holy cow, blast from the past! nice job man!

spandex and wranglers don't mix!

Bend you fucker...sheesh...I can't believe you are even asking that question! dude, Laraime is a shit hole.

Sat- Singlespeed riding Sun- Slept in, went Sailing, more SS Riding Haven't been climbing since may...oh well.

I would guess that the Emmons is the better late season route (I have been on it in August). just because i perfer climbing up snow/ice rather then chossy rock. The Emmons is truely amazing late season, huge holes! It may make for more navigating around them, but they are so cool, no doubt.

did you look at his other items for sale....strange is an understatement!

You mean they arn't called...lightweight metal snap lock connectors? WTF

WOW Right on! I can't even imagine pulling into the meadow to look at El Capitan for the very first time....never have climbed more then 400ft off the deck, and saying, "fuck it, let's get on Mescalito." Then putting your money where your mouth is. Mad props to you guys, nice job! As will said, very jealous. Will, it looks like it's our turn to step up, eh? Mr. bigwalling definately earned his Avatar name on this one, and Tex, solid as ever!

Although I won't be able to make the 7hr drive up for this I'd like to be supportive, way to get things rolling! Speaking for an entire group of people with many different opinions about ethics and access will be very chalanging, good luck to you. Seems like ther have been some deleted posts and negativity going back and forth in the post above. It also, seems to me like Spliffy is asking a perfecly legitimate question, one I am sure many are also curious about. In my opionion your commentay is inappropriote and destructive here Greg, but thanks for chiming in.

That's cool, adventuresome, I like that!

And? Gee that's nice. uhhhh...were we supposed to be worried? ooooppppsss...I wasn't. Is there some sort of point here? Or just letting us know that our internet experience is now saved since YOU are back...praise the lord.

Question for ania....were you intentionally descending Ulrichs?

"afrraid to risk a long fall on two knife blades that pull out by hand...' fawkin bolting wussies.

True, but still, it doesn't hurt to welcome new guests here, you never know...mybe they ARE just as cool as you... Likely someone from Philly visiting the Cascades for the first time has never heard of Jim Nelson, his guidebooks, or the KTK. Anyway, have fun...that's my moto

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I'll second the Std North Ridge of Stuart. It's worth french freeing the 5.9 and 5.8 Gendarme pitch if you can't quite free climb it, it is a much better finish then the variation. Second...would be Forbidden Peak, any route. You don't need 5 days to do either climb, but there are other good climbs in the area of both Mountains that would make for a good multiday adventure. Both are serious peaks and not to be underestimated...definately not a place for the first time alpine climber.