wayne

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.

WOW , thanks for posting this. We are headed up next week and the list just got longer.

Went back yet again over New Years. Trip Report

Front points, sold

Leash is a Petzl, unused $15 4 unused Rambo front points $15-SOLD used BD Picks $5 each wont ship. prefer Seattle drop off One Sport Everest size 11us $390 used once Koflach Yellow plastic boots slightly used. size 11 $190 bought new 10 yr ago, No picture yet Suunto Watch, beat up, yet works $40

Death Picnic is one of the funnest routes I have done in Washington

Trip: - Death Picnic Date: 12/22/2011 Trip Report: Always on the lookout for steep ice, I found 3 friends ( Tom S., Daniel J, and Powderhound) who were looking for their first outing. After much taunting on this site, and oogleing over Jeff Streets photos from last year, we headed out for it. It proved to be an exhilarating climb, well worth the drive and 1 hr approach. Bring on the season! More on my site Gear Notes: Screws, some shorter ones too Approach Notes: Upper right Baker ski area parking lot. Up valley to the west to Herman /Table saddle. Go across super steep slope around Table and go farther that the first ice you see.

Your not in Bozeman Craig.

I will do a blog report this evening.