Trevor

Living in Bend you see these accidents or lost climbers always on the news. I was on the N. Sister this past summer and after summitting I came across a climber who was unable to get down right before the traverse. Luckily I had brought a short rope (really don't know why) and was able to get it up to him and belayed him from a boot-axe belay. The Sisters are easy to climb but for unexperienced climbers, they can be a challenge. My guess is that most of these climbs don't require a rope and on that assumption you get many novice climbers venturing into the high country.

An excellent route indeed! The piton was probably placed by the legendary Fred Beckey. One of the best views on a cascade summit.

Eichorn Pinnacle, Matthes Crest, Cathedral Peak.....all classic climbs. Have fun!

Stefan or any one have beta on the route in the Select book on Mt. Goode's long, I think north buttress? Thanks! quote: Originally posted by Stefan: If rapping down the SW Couloir of Goode, is it possible with one or should I bring two ropes for the rappel?

Has anyone gotten up Liberty Ridge this year? If so, what kind of conditions did you encounter?

I believe it has already been done. I remember seeing an article in Climbing Mag about 4 years ago that a group of guys had climbed all the volcanic peaks in a week. quote: Originally posted by Alpine Tom: One of my fantasies for years has been the "five peak week:" climbing the five Washington volcanoes in one week. I don't know if anyone's ever actually done that. The biggest problem would be finding a seven-day period of good weather. And, a partner or two as unbalanced and compulsive as you.