Stefan

I never climbed with Frank but I did meet him several times. He was vivacious and full of energy and ideas. He had a great smile.

I would like to rope marked in 5 meter increments. For example 5 meters from the end would be one mark. 10 meters from the end would be 2 marks. The middle would be 6 marks. This lets the belaying person an idea of how much rope is left instead of guessing from the wad laying on the ground. (60 meter ropes)

Didn't he do lawyer work for MM?

I can't speak for all Argentinians, but stuff has been hard to come by in Argentina for the past several years. Something about their currency. They probably thought it was booty. I can't blame them.

Come on Erden. You are strong enough--just pull the boat behind your bike!

Although I don't go into spray much--this has been a great thread!

Good job stolz. Tell your partner good job too.

Not in the spring it isn't. I have done the scramble route.

I like this caption on one photo. If only I could have photos of the future like this..... from website: http://www.mtnphil.com/RainierCam2.html "May 25, 2005 (11:38am). A few hours later, clouds start enveloping the summit."

I was on top of Sherpa on Saturday. Couldn't see any new snow on Stuart whatsoever. Thanks for all the past info people!

Don't know it. All I know is the trail from the Stillaguamish/Forgotten col to the summit. All other areas would be hideously in brush. However, I do know that there is a moderate cleft at the 4480+ pass east of Beaver Peak (Peak 5113) Might bring a rope for that small section.

Thanks for the info. Any new info from anybody?

I am interested. But cannot go. But would like to go on future times. Question. I have a daughter turning 4. What age did it seem right to you to have your daughters start climbing? Sons I think are a little different becuase they are a little more ballsy.

This is what is happening in Europe. Banks are starting to refuse loans to skiing operations for enhanced lifts becuase of global warming. The banks believe they won't get their money back becuase they believe the ski area operaters will have less revenue from the lessened ski seasons.

Anybody seen any snow up high in the Enchantments this week or heard of people talking about snow? I know the freezing level is at 7500 feet today, but I was wondering if and how much the Enchantments received in snow way up high. I would like to climb on something high....just not on slippery wet rock this weekend. Thanks for the beta!

I love the Mildred Lakes signs in the Olympics at the trailhead. Top sign says: Trail Not Maintained. Bottom sign says: Trail Park Pass Required.

I am not up on my international climbing, but thanks for that bit of info guys!

Correct me if I am wrong. West face of Siula Grande. There was a great trip report on it.

where do you live Kioti? If you are resonably close then I might like to look at them.

And most of the time you will not.....for example, the FBI can now come into my house without a search warrant (if I was only suspected of terrorism), look around, and leave....all without telling me.

Yes I would--I would even ask "Death" for a lab test on STDs before engaging in the activity. I have already had one terrible climbing accident involving a rappel. I do not ever want to have another one.

Wow. My original thought was the rope might be lodged 50% of the time in the rocks by the hook. I still don't know if I want try this method though.....and if that makes me a sissy, then I am a sissy

is the word you are looking for "crack"? Get all specific on me. Yes. Or the fifi hook, skyhook could lodge on rock while coming down....I just don't see the hooks coming down the rock in a "smooth" motion like rope. Still waiting on an answer.....

Uh...sometimes I rap down stuff that I cannot climb back up...stuff like .12 or .14 or even overhangs. So, my original question, how often does a fifi hook or skyhook get dislodged in a rock crevasse requiring you to climb up to dislodge it?

Does Canada have the equivalent day of April Fools? This seems like a joke by the media....