wayne

Wow, looks sweet. the red colored rock is cool

.. and aspiring ironic arsonists!

There is going to be a ton of new snow there too. I want to try Strobach, but I think everything is a wallow.

Do all the volcanos, through-hiking between them.

Danger Cliffs @ SkiBowl. offer some ice/mixed

Just remember your friends when you get all rich and famous from this.

Partner found, thanks.

Before the football games..

Well written. Gotta love the Snoqualmie Alps. So close to town , plenty of fun. Not many cities can boast that.

When I got started climbing. I was mostly interested in walls to. It allows huge walls to be done with a casual, fun pace. Even now, I have enjoyed being really fast at aid climbing as a result of hundreds of pitches.Like ice, you can get into some great "positions". Ridiculous places that you dont belong. Exposure you dont deserve. Walling gave me a base of technical experience and problem solving, that still serves me much later. Enjoy walls and see where it leads. I would still be doing it today, but I dont like all the gear, and long belays. Solo helps with that . Will prolly do more as I age.

"Scurlock-on-skiis" Strikes again. Would love to see a map of the tour

Crap. he was just giving me directions a couple of weeks ago. Great guy, will be missed greatly.

Thanks all. Here are some more photos.

Nice job Steve! I had my own bolt cleaning on that wall a while back.

Liked the weather time-lapses.

Keep it up! Great start so far.

Great report! I like how you captured the blobs, with pics + words too. Hope you get your ropes back. Wish I had the time to go, maybe next weekend? Now, to distract: Has Death BANQUET been climbed? anyone know?

Nice, I have always wondered about that area, looks rad.

one word......Canada

Well written! Sorry about the wheel.

Looks like a great time, See you all there!

Trip: The Replicant - Date: 1/12/2012 Trip Report: Wow, what an ice route The Big R is! Cant imagine doing it as a mixed route. It is in good shape right now. Pitch 1 is a hollow hook-fest and bouldery, p2 is a free hanging dagger yet isnt too bad. P3 is relentless wi5 and a long 60m if you still have gas in the tank.(I did not) One for the dream list for sure, pics and story here. Gear Notes: Many screws, we took 13 Approach Notes: Study this one and expect some wallowing.

Thanks Colin, damn shame more people dont go to this incredible venue. What is it about the hogsback?

Lane and I did do Yack Check in early march of 05. It was freakishly warm and not really a winter experience. I remember admiring the ice across the valley though.

Great climb eh? It is not considered good style to photograph Rolf. Nice to see Wayneslist payout.