Tony_Bentley

So really the answer is to avoid using the words to describe the endeavor and stick to the universal word, "bushwhacking" which has much more meaning to describe what one does for adventure. I think it well describes what I do for adventure regardless of the endeavor. Sky, I think your example was nicely put. ...and my expample: This morning I had to bushwhack my way out of bed. I think it sounds better than "This morning I had to climb my way out of bed." As if climbing had any real meaning in the sentence. I'll also be bushwhacking back to Maple Leaf tonight. Nicely put eh?

What if you only had arms? Then everything would be climbing to some extent. Climbing is expressed in two methods; first, to define what one does when one explains it to another individual. Second; to use a single word to sum up an entire adventure, i.e.-"I went climbing this weekend" Although skiing can be climbing, it really isn't because when you sum it up in one sentence it becomes, "I went skiing". Without the skis it would normally be considered climbing. I think it relates to the method of communication from the individual and how the individual tries to relate the experience to another individual. Bushwhacking for a flyfisherman is still flyfishing. Bushwhacking for a kayaker is still kayaking.

1999- 47 days of avalanche warnings 2000- 23 days of avalanche warnings 2001- 17 days of avalanche warnings 2002- 21 days of avalanche warnings 2003- 11 days of avalanche warnings 2004- 22 days of avalanche warnings 2005- 5 days of avalanche warnings 2006: Based on the trend, we are either due for an above normal year or global warming is changing the trend to a lower annual snowpack. As a result, the trend is on a downhill slope. I predict an above normal season for snowpack and avalanche warnings. I also predict a higher number of ski-mountaineering acheivements in Washington than the last two seasons.

Go look for deadfalls eh? I think there is an easier way. With hundreds of mills around here there is probably one that has what I am looking for. I remember stopping at one near Long Beach and bought a hundred pound bag for $10 of untreated, dry fir and cedar. I'm looking for another deal like this one.

Ahh yes, cord as in 128 cubic feet.

Anyone know a lumbermill that sells raw and untreated scraps for next to nothing? I'm looking for about a chord. Someone have a source in western WA?

This was the line I remember:

The corner looks good. Slaphappy, you should post the pic. I'd like to climb it if anyone is interested. I am sure it has been climbed but I'm not sure who climbed it. Have at it either way.

Who dat?

That face looks challenging. I'd be gripped leading it.

Did you climb the chimney on the right side of the buttress? I have not but it looks worthy and slightly intimidating. This route is listed in the CAG.

I must reply to all of these ethic debates. First of all the existance of climbers impacts the environment and the existance of new standards that overrule the old standards create contraversy and make more than one side to an ethics issue and that also impacts the environment because people act in the best interest of themselves and not the environment. I believe that in the best interest of the environment we shouldn't have fixed protection in the first place, but in the best interest of my life and my ability the bolts should stay. But if a climb can be rated in "Aid" but not freeable than leave it the fuck alone!!! There are plenty of free routes.

Well what do you know, a rope was left at Index and my buddy walked right by it and thought it was Terry or Jeff's. They were the last to leave the lower wall on Sunday but they probably thought the same as us. Call Terry at Feathered Friends and ask her if they took it for booty. Too bad I can't be as dishonest as everyone. ------------------

Bruce and I are going to try to hike through Tokatie Creek and hit all of the moderates on the plateau in a couple of days. Has anyone been up there or know if it might still be too early yet for those crags??? We are concerned about bringing snowshoes or crampons with us for the approaches.