wayne

Pat, there is a high-water log crossing up stream from the regular one. It has a tether rope too.

If anyone wants to go there or vantage tomorrow from seattle, shoot me a pm.

….and yet another season goes by.

Anyone know if Midnight Rock is closed? I couldn't find anything current on line. Thanks

It used to take years to build a winning program, so now you can buy a few good players, supporting cast and win it all in one year? Cant think of many good examples in baseball since the Marlins in late 90s. I just hope they are worth watching this year from time to time, and can compete for a pennant.

Coming.

Nice read Ben, stoked for the syndrome and beyond.

Hmm a bit wordy, but thanks

Writing an article and looking for a complete quote and source please. If you recognize it please help, thanks Goes something like this: " During a mans youth, he can be content to learn his craft around his local crags, but in the storm of his manhood, he should be testing his skills in the great glaciated ranges of the world" Chouinard, Rebuffat?

Exotic locale! Thanks for the story.

Vern and I went to Red Rocks for the week and did another few sweet routes! Updated Journal/blog

Mine of course, really though, the Hoze and Complete Pickets Traverse takes the prize. Theilsen was epic too.

Excellent work gentlemen! Proud line on a fierce wall.

Much sorrow for the catastrophe, and the people involved. Was that hill one giant moraine? Seems like it could happen anywhere near a hill. Yikes

I'd mail you some if you can wait that long, Wayne Pins

Bump for Ben.

Shwack? Mega. I have to say its not just the approach, you would still have to get down too. Easiest way down is back to the East Fury and then Access Creek. re: Goodell: There is an extra cliff band guarding the start down there too, The Beckey Guide photo also points out a waterfall. The "direct start" would add another 500+ feet on to an already large task.

There are parties interested in repeating it though. I have given several beer intensive beta sessions with young aspirants. Last summers weather would have been perfect for trying. I cant think of a funner route.

Screws and rope man sold, Thanks

Sorry I couldnt make it the meeting went long.

Partner found, thanks

Leaving from seattle, let me know if you can come along, thanks

8-RURPS , slung, 3 of them custom-- $4 each 2- Peckers, slung --$4 ea 1- Yates aid absorber-- free w/ purchase 1- Bolt Drill, handheld--$10 2- Belay devices 1 Sheriff, 1 Deputy--$5ea 10- Knife blades--$5, (depending on condition) 3- Bugaboos---$8 ea 3 -Short Lost Arrows--$8ea 2 -Long Lost Arrows--$8 ea 2- 1/2in Angles--$7ea 1- 5/8in Angle--$7 ea 5- Leeper- Z pins2- 3/4 in Angles--$8 ea 1- 1in Angles--$7 ea 12- Copperheads--$3 ea 1 Bibler i tent, never used, seam sealed $425 Discounts on bulk purchases and condition of piece.

Terrific report, thanks. Cant believe the hot air balloon thing!

Trip: 2 weeks in Utah, Silmaril, L29 and others - Date: 3/4/2014 Trip Report: Layton and I spent a couple of sunny weeks in Utah bagging several classics in Red Rocks and Zion. Levitation 29 is a fun and difficult route, and we found Rainbow to still be too cold. My first time to Zion and what a place that is! Gamey and adventurous, it is the North Cascades of desert climbing. We got up Iron Messiah, Silmaril-(Serious, long, and awesome!), Monkeyfingers( some aid), and Smashmouth( Best Sandstone route I have been on). Got a bunch more pics and wordy words on my Blog/journal . Gonna do this every year! Thanks for reading.