whodgman

Moi aussi. Count me in.

My donation is in the 1st half but not yet enough $...This is a very good cause.

What's the easiest way in to Dome? Appreciate any beta or suggestions.

Freeman: Thank you for the thread. Happy to know everyone was alright. Also appreciate the knowledge & limitation on helo flying. Should there have been more concern in the rescue, I would have thrown myself and kids into any rescue hauling. But the Sheriff, Army and SAR seemed to have all the help they needed.

Anyone have any report on the rescue performed on Mt Stuart, West Ridge this past weekend (Aug 7-8)? I was with my kids at Headlight Basin with all sorts of Sherif and Army hellicopters on Saturday and Sunday. A hearty crew was carefully extricating the injured party down the face from Long John's Tower. I trust the rescue was successful. I haven't seen anything in the papers or postings.

Anyone have a topo or route description of the reasonably new sport route up Mt Garfield in the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River valley?

Thanks everyone. The chatter was worth as much as the topo.

Anyone have any route descriptions for the west face of the cliffs of Stegosaurus Butte. I was on the trail upstream of the Gateway bridge (Middle fork of the Snoq River) last weekend. I saw a host of newly bolted 3/4" routes on the face. Anyone have any beta or descritions?

Only one question, Montain Woman - how did the Pacific Ocean look from top of Mt Olympus? I was there in clouds the weekend of July 18-19. That view was the only one I was looking for. I (never) tire of only glimpsing Puget Sound from the Cascades. Wanted to see the BIG body of water.

Dave: I think it's a great idea. They have been doing this same thing Rambo-Style in the concrete jungle of LA for years. I, for one, am happy to contribute my time and effort. You are welcome to contact me directly; I may be able to encourage some real professional route setters for some ideas on fixed routes and belays stations.

Nothing better than Ramen and a cold tin of Tuna. Hard to find a better $0.60 meal anywhere.

Thanks for the advice on not biking in the Park. I was afraid of that rule. Damn. Thought it's be like a long version of the trail/road into Monte Cristo. That's a good road for bikes speed.

I know I can not keep up with a 16 hour car to summit to car running fest. But I have a related speed question. Has any one ever biked the Hoh trail? Seems like on relatively flat trail, you could make some good time this way, with a light pack or better yet paniers.

I second the Petzholtz Ridge route. It's a dandy and far less popular than the lower Exum.

We will be right next door on Serpentine Arete. See you at Colchuck Lake on Saturday afternoon. Party of 4/2 rope teams.

Sargent: Plenty of beta on this subject in the Alpine Lakes and the Climber's Board. Search for 'Stuart' or MWILLS. Good recent beta that shows the route is only getting better as the season continues.

KC: See post: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=002639#000000, particularly adr_901.

I couldn't agree with you more. Given the negative reviews, I went there myself. I was so frustrated and disgusted I sent the following email - see below: NOTE TO 'bird@arcteryx.com' (I would encourage everyone to send their own sentiments; these are mine) Bird: I have a lot of respect for your brand. I own a storm top and bib bottoms. I say this so you know I'm not a grumpy kook. Your web site SUCKS. You have gone over the top for art and left navigation behind. Hell, I can't even get to the selection of roll-tops. Plus this is the 2nd email I have written. I composed one in your 'Product Feedback' section. But there is no way to send it so I lost it. I'm not a neophyte to the WWW. I have been in the digital business since 1994. Your site is the biggest abuse of art I have ever seen. You will be advised to drop the art and get to some real and easy navigation.

Cutthroat SE Buttress. Sweet and non-eventful. Up to summit by 12:30. Car and beer by 4:30. Can't ask for much better.

Truly a sad moment to hear of Galen's passing. Very few are as gifted in both - photography and the sport of alpinism. He has left us all quite a legacy. Of that, we should be thankful. I am.

Try Mt. Jefferson, Jefferson Park Glacier. You will have a beautiful camp in the basin, a great mixed alpine ascent with glacier, moderate/exposed ridge, a summit pyramid and wilderness to yourselves. Highly recommended.

Anyone climb the North Ridge of Mt Stuart this year? Looking for any beta on the condition of the route and the approach from Ingalls Lake - snow on route, what's the gulley to gain the ridge like, the Stuart glacier, upper route, the descent down the Cascadia Couloir??? Any fresh beta is appriciated. I'm scheduled to lead the route the 1st weekend in August.

Many thanks for the info on the road and recent trail conditions into Boston Basin. Looking forward to a climb up Forbidden/West Ridge this weekend. Any beta on that specific route is appreciated.

I'm scheduled to lead a climb up Forbidden this weekend. Anyone know of the road conditions (ie passable/not passable) up to the turn-out @ 3,200'? Any beta on the road conditions and route into Boston Basin is appreciated.

Mike: Many thanks for the beta. Route sounds in good shape.