lisa

Sounds like it will be Baker, easier for others and no costly fees. The forecast looks sweet, the Roman wall will probably be icy, no worries. I believe the road is snow covered 3 miles from the trailhead, a good warm up before entering the woods. We will be out two nights, there are four of us going so far. 2 from Whistler and one moving out here from Veil. Have you been touring much billygoat?

I'm was out last week on an overnight ski trip enjoying freshies and I am looking to do it again this weekend. I would like to climb and ski and am thinking Mt. Baker Coleman/Deming or, Rainier Camp Hazard/Kautz. This maybe to early to tell if the weather will hold that long but thought I would throw out the idea, others are welcome!

The Roanoke on MI, or, the Mustard Seed on Main St. in Bellevue or, 8th street Bar and Grill right of the hwy on 8th. Although I may be the only eastsider making the commute to Seattle, it would certainly be nice to have a drinking fest on the eastside once a month or so. Which one will it be? Unless Dr. Jay is going to be holding an after drinks special in his hot tub again?? Bathing suits or birthday suits, which will it be?

Ok, sorry I went off there sitter. I would love to smoke some weed, I just can't find any...where has all the green gone? Cheers!

By the way Fence shitter, oh, I mean Fence sitter, yes, I was carring a 75 liter pack. I guess I don't feel the need to boast and show off how little I can carry. By the way, why didn't you summit????? Was your 20lb pack missing some key elements? I carry what I need. A single wall tent, stove, pot, food, booze, clothes and a synthetic sleeping bag, as I am allergic to down. And, I have a dog whom I carry some stuff that she cannot carry on her meager pack. Now, if I was tenting with someone, maybe we would have shared the weight of a tent, and cooking gear. Never the less, I find it odd that one needs to put down another because they are different or, don't follow everyone else in the go lite theory. I would love to carry less, if I had lots of money, I would upgrade everything to the lightest I could. But, as it now stands, my folks have all the dough, and I make do as I do. At least I am out there making the best of it. This cyber world can be a cold and cruel place to look for recognition. As always, one must look inside themselves for the accomplishments we gain, and not subject ourselves to public ridicule, as it seems the primary source of recognition given in this cyber world. As I was taught long, long ago...if you have nothing nice to say, its best to say nothing at all. Have you ever wondered which hurts most? Saying something and wishing you had not... Or, saying nothing and wishing you had. Celebrate differences in those around you, or, you will fall victim to medeocrity and self rightousness!! [ 11-05-2002, 11:47 PM: Message edited by: lisa ]

The person you ran into on the trail was me, not TLG, she and the Col were up in the serrac fields, you may have seen them and not known it. It was a great time, on Sunday we climbed some water ice right near our camp spot, Fern showed us how it was done, Rodeo climbed in Lowa low ankle trail shoes and some non rigid crampons...way to go!! I'm sure someone will be posting pic's, or maybe we can see them at the pub club. Thanks for the KGB Fence Sitter, was it too cold for you guys to stay a second night or what??

I'm thinking on joining some of you folks that might be ice bouldering. I'll be heading up Sat. Where are folks camping? Look for Shasta and not far behind, me!

Yes, I am talking about the upper lot by the equipment sheds. Blueberry shutes below Table are a favorite of mine. There is also the saddle to chain lakes, East of the saddle there is a great bowl on the other side of the peak, I forget the name. I know there has been many slides off Shuksan arm which folks have died in. Since the new requirements of safety gear when entering the arm from the ski area have been put in place, there has been no deaths. I am not saying that particular area is any safer. The bc area I am referring to is around Table and Chain Lakes. I have taught avy classes in that area and have skied all over, when the NE faces are unstable, you can hit the SW or, NW slopes, vise versa. A large slide in Spring is not uncommon on any south facing aspect. Spring is just as much an unstable time as Winter can be. Should the weekend we go be highly unstable we can tree ski,(bumper trees) or re-schedule. I vote we have a Winter outing for powder enthusiasts and a Spring one for the celebration of Spring...yea thats it! Ok jon, where are some skiing graemlins??

My first choice would be Baker. From the overnight prking lot, we could easily drag the keg down hill into the lake basin. Steep turns in every direction, multiple slope aspects provide opportunities should the avy danger be high, and there is always powder!! The problem is the distance away. We may have a better attendance if it's somewhere like hwy 2, or, Crystal bc. Shasta loves the snow, I can't leave her home. I would be up for New Years, but for those that can't make it then, we should have one in Feb. I guess the date we can figure out later once the snow begins to fall.

Shultzy's! Sounds like good food and drinks, and it's not far from 520 or, the hwy. No brainer!

I had a great time!! How about a winter rope up for bc skiers and the like?? It was fun to meet many new folks and thanks for sharing your 'wacky backy', (smoke) Erik, Beck and Parker. Be nice to your puppy Ray!!

I am heading over Friday early afternoon, I'll see you there Dr. Jay, Beck, AlpineK, MattP and his sweatie. Steve is a generous soul donating his brew, we should certainly have a camera so we can show our appreciation and intoxication state. Looking foward to the bash, I can't wait!!

Steve, the rope up is a once a year gig, you can climb any time no? No pressure, have a good climb! JKruger, I am not living in Pdx any longer, guess Anna neglected sharing that info. Looking forward to seeing you guys!!

The Celtic it is! Are any Seattlelites coming or what?

Harry, I'm the Lisa from Baker, do I know you?

I can't imagine a full pub club w/out Alpine K, 007, Mattp, Beck, Jules, and Dr. Jay...can you all come out and play?

Yea!! Thanks to those who make the effort and join us! It will be a for sure! Ray, don't tell them Becky's coming, that will be the only reason they show, There is a place in smellevue called the Taproom Bar and Grill. Something like 120 beers on tap, I was there last night, great drinks, but spendy on the grub, a bit stuffy as well if I may add. Sounds like the place in Redmond is the ticket, that wasn't so hard...thanks Greg for taking the lead.

How late do you guys stay out? A few of us from the Eastside have been hoping to make it, but we are not able to get away till around 8:30 for the next month or so. I have hesitated driving downtown in case the party is over. I know the Eastside isn't popular for pub clubs, but it would be easier to get to for those of us having clinics after work. See you tools at the rope up regardless!

It was great to see the friendships that have developed since the first few pub clubs that began a year ago. I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new folks, a fun group indeed!

What time at the Zoo?

I will be in the area as well, is it really in tacky omeha? It really would be fun to swig a few with the old gang and others.

Not from a book, although it may be in one. I just had it in one of my writing files from ages ago. Glad you enjoyed it!

What is the use of climbing mountains? It is no use. There is not the slightest prospect of gain whatsoever. Nothing will come of it. We shall not bring back a single bit of gold or silver, not a gem, nor any coal or iron. We shall not find a foot of earth that can be planted with crops to raise food. It's no use. So, if you cannot understand that there is something in man which responds to the challenge of the mountains and goes out to meet it, that the struggle is the struggle of life itself upward and forever upward, then you won't see why we go. What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, after all, the end of life. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for. -George Mallory

I was just on Jefferson w/a buddy on the weekend of the 21st. The Pinnacle was still snow covered. You can check the pics out at http://www.shredderlink.com.

Damn, I wonder what they climbed to train...Denali. I am truely impressed and amazed. When I did the traverse in '98, I thought it was quite and accomplishment just do complete it including Sahale at the start. After reading about this epic trip, I feel like I simply did a backpacking traverse. I guess it's time to go back and do some climbing. May history continue to rouse humility from beneath our pride.