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P.S. I hope to head up to the AK range next April- June. Most anything *but* the W Buttress. If you are set on the W Butt but would like to do other things too, I could dovetail a trip w/ yours.

Yes. Gib Chute/Nisqualy side stuff. Gotta be ready to go though when a weather window opens.

I've got a partner until Sat the 17th, then hiking or . . . climbing grade III's and IV's. I lead up to 5.10-A1. Grab me in the camp ground at the camouflage hoop tent (early winters) or call two zero six 8l9-fivefive6l.

Funny you should post now, as I'm sorting pics for *my* calendar for Christmass presents.

A bit more on the way would be Marmott's satelite in Tacoma, "Backpacker's Supply" Backpackers Supply www.marmotmountain.com 5206 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 472-4402

I've not been to City of Rks. Sounds like fun If it is not freezing durring the day. I love to lead easy 5.10's. P.M. me if you wanna partner with me and prabably ride down w/ Woodchips. My minivan gets about 30MPG and has more room.

Time to play the old rain-dodge! I'm free untill mid/late Oct. I'm in Tacoma and up to most anything in the mountains.

I'm doing something Sat-Mon. Probably Mt. Adams Lyman Gl. PM me before Fri night if interested, lv a #

Bannana Boat - only stuff that does not run into my eyes but still works w/o beeing too greasy. Bannana Boat for Kids does not sting even if applied to the underside of the eyelid.

So, what pomminence rule was used for the Mountaineers 1000' prominence list? 1mi? 5mi? 25mi from the summit? We've got some ridges that go on for miles!

Location accuracy is often better than 100M - but usually only available to some 911 operaters in some cities and only if you have cell coverage and a clear view of the sky durring a full moon. I know of a rescue off of McClellan's Butte last yr (yes, right on I-90 just out of N Bend, WA) and 911 was unable to find the location. Seriously, if you find a cell phone that can give you good location accuracy when there is no cell coverage, let me know.

Been meaning to get into the Valhallas. Drop me a pm if interested.

Yummy!

Raining in Valdeze this wk-end. Turnagain Arm/Henderson Bay too far a drive (for two consecutive wk-ends says Pierre), so find this in the White Mtns of Ak. A hut hike along a ridge connecting Table Mtn and Mt. Pinnel.

I can't picture the bolt design used in Westward Ho. Would backing the nut off - flush w/ the bolt, then re-hammering the bolt, then tightening the nut be good or bad? What size wrench do I need for the nuts?

I thought that I posted? I love my Camelback now that I put a worm-gear clamp on the nipple. Sliced mine once w/ a knife - repaired w/ a bike tire patch kit. The o-ring drips if not tightened nicely. My Cammelbacks, however, have survived some realy long chimneys - Bulletheads, Squamish, and Epinephrine, RR come to mind.

Ha! Annother convert to Squamish. I can second most of the above reccomendations. Anything on the Lower Apron is good. I know you like off-widths, I think there are some in the Bulletheads? Don't forget the odd rt at the falls. Any trouble with construction between Squamish and B-ham?

DNR has the state mapped out for public lands. Maps for sale in Olympia or by mail.

I liked it. Good solo rt if you wanna get near the summit. Go late enough and all the snowbridges will be melted out on the summit plateau - no nasty surprises.

>>Brock & McMillen guide recommends rapping Dogma<< Question. Would a regular pair of 50M ropes work for you rt and the Dogma rappell?

Mizuki was one of my rope leaders on Cooper Spur, Mt. Hood a few years ago. I've been meaning to climb with her again, now I never will. All of us that met her miss her so much.

Brought stoppers to sling bolt studs, did'nt need them. Could have used a small wrench though. Many many of the nuts are comming loose. Mabey some lock-tight would be in order too.

I'll be back from AK by then. Keep in touch. I lead 5.10- on a good day and have scouted a number of grade III's and IV in the Bugaboos.

Hanging Glacier: Moderately active (chunks falling every few hours), large debris field at the base of it.

I realy liked the Kaylands, but had to return them as I bought them 1/4 size too small. I'm in search of the perfect boot. If I find it, I'll buy two! It sucks how everyone is going to fabric or are using too many stiches.