chris_w

My toes were numb for over a month after doing the same descent. It'll go away.

I guess it might depend where you are travelling too. I don't think you would have to worry in the US. I have travelled with my rack many times with no problem. I usually put it in my backpack and check it. Security might get scarred if they see all the metal coming on board. I had them check out my biner a couple of times in the scanner when I had it attached to a water bottle.

From Sahale Arm. Clouds on the west side of cascade pass. When they hit the east side, they completely dissipated. Not the best quality.

I think he meant to say Lower saddle instead of Upper Saddle.

Yeah, The guiding party's usually leave around 3-4am. Usually go up the Owens-Spalding, Don't think there are too many on the Upper Exum, and don't think there would be many guided parties on the Full Exum.

The easiest routes are Owens-Spalding (5.3-4), Upper Exum (5.4-5) and then the full Exum (5.7). If the weather looks marginal then you can try the Owens-Spalding. It's something like 4 pitches but easy to get off of if the weather is bad. You do have to ascend a 2000 foot slope from the lower saddle to the upper saddle. Not that pleasing compared to the other routes. The upper exum has more quality rock on it but once your on it you can't escape that easily. It's either keep going or descend the route. If your tired or not acclimatized, I'd suggest this route. The full exam is probably the best and has the most climbing on it. After the first 4 pitches you can escape down the Upper Exum approach (Wall Street) if your tired or running out of time. I have not done the East Ridge, North Face or Petzold ridges. The Petzold is similar to the Full Exum ridge. You just traverse over one more ridge from the Exum. Don't know about retreat on it. East ridge is suppose to be good. You either have to carry over or after the climb you will need to ascend back up to get your stuff. North face seems very committing and I think you will need to do a carry over. You will probably also need ice axe and maybe crampons for the approach. If you go to the lower saddle late in the summer, you don't need ice axe or crampons. My suggestion: Day one - Hike to Lower saddle or the Morain campground. Day two - Hike to lower saddle and acclimatize on Mt. Moran. Day 3 - Full Exum and descend. Remember you will be rock climbing at 12-13000 feet. Chris

You actually own a car?

I'll add a vote for "Been there once, won't go back" group. I met some friends there and they camped overnigt on the approach road with no problems.

You forgot the "Sport climbing is neither"

If I remember from the book, Simon had just enough rope to get down with it anchored so he couldn't retrieve his rope. It was basically a fixed single line When he got down Joe had already pulled on his rope and pulled it all into the crevasse. They didn't mention\show anything about simon getting down in the movie. That is what I am guessing you are asking the question from. Chris

I would assume since Altitude is involved, there won't be any trees.

I bought a split-board last year and tested as many as I could. Here is what I came up with. The info is a year old and I don't know if anything has changed this year. Split board review

On May 1st I started the hike into the Kahiltna Glacier and took a headlamp, but never used it. We were moving during the daytime 8am-6pm and didn't do any moving\climbing at night. If you are planning some long pushes, I would take along at least a tika. I would also suggest getting the lithium-ion batteries. They are more pricey but have an operating temp down to -40 degrees. My CD player lasted 3-4 times longer on them in the cold vs standard batteries. chris

Here is a link to the IFC site with more info and movie trailer http://ifcfilms.com/?CAT0=3127&CAT1=4309&SHID=19906&VID=3603&CLR=red&BCLR=CC0000

I bet you New Line Cinema didn't see it before they gave him the contract. Just think if he did LOTR with the Puppets.

I had my 4 year old board stolen from crystal last year. It was pretty beat up with ski scratches and a chuck missing from it. The binding were pretty worn and had diffent color straps on it, but it was stolen anyways. I didn't think any one would be interested in it. Luckily I had already planned on getting a new one, but just didn't find the time till then.

Cleveland, OH to Seattle in 56 hours IN A U-Haul. Spent 8 hours checking out Wall drug, some antique car museum, Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse monument. I found Mt Dew and Cheetoes upset my stomach, but then I don't fall asleep and drive farther.

For some reason I have always liked this photo.

About 1-2 years ago when I got my gps, I actualy read the rules for electronics. GPS's where not allowed for takeoff\landing but were allowed during flight. Can't remember airline, I think it was a domestic flight. But it was cool to read the speed at over 600mph.

Here is Texplorer on Outer Limits at Cookie Cliff. Awesome 10a\b Crack.

if one is in yosemite, why are they online spraying on cc.com Need to apply for those jobs to get that weekly check.

The slab route goes up the center and then I think there is like a 5.6 roof move or something. Maybe I'll go solo it tomorrow and let you know.

Here is what I have been looking at.....

Your not even in King county dipshit

I only heard about it for the first time yesterday when I was out there. I have always parked at the bend (need permit) and walked to the Royal columns. About a 20 minute walk. We talked to some people that used the pulley and said it kinda sucked.