shorty

Just thought I would clarify something. When I turned and said "She has never been on skis before" I was talking about my friend, not my wife. I'm not the kind of guy that does that crap. My wife practically lives on skis and is much better than either of us are. There are two things to consider though. One, I didn't know about here lack of experience until we were at the trailhead. Still, it's my own damn fault for not asking. We all know what happens when you assume. Second, she never made one single complaint durring the entire trip regardless of her totally antiquated gear. Despite having the state of the art bla bla bla gear, neither wazzumountaineer of I were skiing all that great. We do fine when it comes to walking up hill with skins but both are absolutely pathetic when it comes to sliding down. There was a lot of walking (and spectacular crashes) involved despite our efforts. Regardless, it was still a really fun trip. Oh yeah, are you going to come get your stove back or not? I am leaving tonight at 6:00 do so some more playing, and watch my wife kick the hell out of me on skis again.

going to have to go with fat kid on this one. The Cold Cold World Chernoble is a sweet pack. Everything you need in an alpine pack and nothing you don't. I have one and use if for day hikes and week long trips. I just wish they made them in something besides purple. Oh well, there isin't anyone out there to impress so who cares?

I must be luckey as hell. My fiance IS my regular climbing partner. She carries her half of gear, does her half of the work, leads her share of the pitches, and cleans the pieces that I get stuck byond all hope. And best of all dosen't bitch about it being too hot, too cold, too hard, too far, or taking too long. Not anymore than I do anyways. On the other hand, she is off guiding rivers right now while I am stuck in spokane for the summer. It's all good. Shorty

Anyone have any info on snow conditions (or lack of snow) on the south side of Hood or Mazama Glacier route on Adams?

The wall is dry but the weather has been sparatic. I got stuck on the fourth pitch of outerspace in a hail storm on saturday. By the time we managed to get down, it was sunny again.

Last year I took a 50 footer down at Smith. My partner thought I was clipping. He was wrong.