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Call Northwest Sewing in PDX. I've had several things done to packs and other gear by her. Very fair on price, quick turnaround, pleasure to work with. 608.332.6071. (Wisconsin ACode but she's in PDX.)

That explains how our "entry" got to the summit even though we didn't. Funny-- I thought that WAS your handwriting and that Ivan took it up there!

Loren- searched 2 computers to no avail. I must have a text verfsion somewhere but those files are too daunting to deal with right now. Did send a PM to Mr Sharp but no reply yet. One way or the other it will appear.

Right... "what could possibly go wrong...?"

I'll dig it up. I was on that trip, too.

This answers the question of whether Fred is officially 90: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/fred-beckey-90-years-old-climbing-in-jtree/107955528

Check over on Supertopo. As the last poster noted, JB has not been around in an earthly form since July, 2009.

Very sorry to hear of this. His pictures (and yours) will continue to inspire my desire to head to the backcountry. Bob Davis

Is the pack still for sale?

My dad knew Nick from way back. Very cultured man- fluent in Russian and could really play the piano. He had considerable responsiblities at the Corps of Engineers for many years, as well. Always fun to talk with him; last time I saw him was 2 summers ago at an Oregon State College Mountain Club reunion.

Is the 45l still for sale? Where are you located?

Yes-- it did (does?) need attention from English-as-a-first-language readers/writers who have climbed there. I suggested to CMac that he cross-post here awhile back but perhaps that didn't happen (?)

I noticed the Spectra pack- one of the highest cost per pound climbing items out there.

Juan -are you still doing battle with the footwear?

There's a Big 5 in Redding; check on line to see their hours and what fuel they carry.

With an average snowpack, it's usually early to mid- July. If you want to avoid the crowds, you coudl go earlier and walk a bit further.

Oh, the irony. the Columbia/Snake dams have chopped up millions of salmon over the past few generations. Now we're developing wind and chopping up the raptors.

I also emailed them twice about 10 days ago and got no response.

Only an odd 3000+ plus posts on this over at Supertopo: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=72849&msg=1677763#msg1677763

Hooray. Glad to hear this. Way back in the late 70s we thought we might have "discovered" this area when in high school. Glad to hear it's still going to be relatively accessible without a long walk.

"you can't drive a snake to work!!"

Thanks for the great pix and text. Brings back the memories. There really is no way to get up that route and get off the mountain quickly (and also be safe). I remember thinking to myself on the way up about the number of calories that I must have burned-- lost track after awhile, somewhere amidst the steep brush, steep choss, and steep snow...

Contact the mfr and let them know what happened. Maybe they'll send you a new handle if you butter them up.

It'll be a zoo plus the predicted high in low 80s for Saturday will surely make things interesting even if you're up there early.

Very sorry to hear of this. I ran into her in about 2004 on the N. side of Mt. Hood. It was obvious she was an expert skiier. I know she did several first descents. Condolences to her family and friends.