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Hey Bronco. Just be glad those clif bars weren't apricot. You might have starved.

Thanks Jon, Count another letter on its way and another call made. Here's another sample for anyone interested. ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Congressman Jay Inslee 1329 Longworth Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Inslee, I am among the many outdoor enthusiasts who regularly frequent the many National Forests and other public lands for recreational use. I also strongly oppose the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program currently being practiced on America's National Forests. I am writing to ask that you do whatever is possible to keep an extension of this program from being authorized. We are already paying taxes to support and maintain our national forests. Any “pay to play” or similarly phrased fees that are required of persons wishing to enjoy our natural National Treasures are in my opinion, very un-American. They do not need to be “enhanced” for maximum enjoyment, merely maintained to keep them as close as possible to their natural state. Again, I ask that you help to end this program as soon as possible and do nothing that would extend the authority of this program. I would like my letter to be part of the public record for the hearing held on 25 September 2001. Thank you, Kevin Jones Washington State resident, outdoor enthusiast and voter ><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Hey Me, I'll be up in Darrington Saturday night through Sunday. Let me know if you want me to bring my gear. I'll also have my son with me who is new to climbing. Is there anything at the Darrington site he can hit? -Climb on,

The Flying Pig is at 2929 Colby Ave in Everett. If you're going north on I-5, take the Broadway exit (which is on the left) and continue north to Hewitt. Turn left on Hewitt (going west) and continue on until you cross Colby. I can't remember if you can turn left onto Colby from Hewitt or not, but it should only be a half a block south of Hewitt on Colby. If you're heading south on I-5, just take the Hewitt Ave exit and head west until you get to Colby. All else is the same. -Climb on,

"MMMMMMM Beeeer" As stated by the literary great, Homer. (Homer J. Simpson that is.) What time?

Well, I'm heading up to at least the base of the Sitkum anyway. If anyone wants to catch up, I'll be staying just off the trail at Sitkum creek tonight. Call and leave a msg if you're planning on heading up. 425.820.3042

My partner just bailed. I'm heading up this afternoon and plan on doing the approach in the dark and camping out at Sitkum basin. I've got till Sunday night, so if anyone wants to join up... Kevin

Glacier Peak maybe???

I'm thinking an approach from the Whitechuck with a start up the Pumice Creek basin is my start. Once on the hill we'd skirt the upper edges (southwest) of Ptarmigan and Vista. Cross Kennedy and travel along the upper (southwest again) of Dusty and move past North Guardian Rock to the Rabbit Ears and then shoot for the summit from there. This will all depend upon current conditions once we start up the hill though. Any input?

I'm thinking an approach from the Whitechuck with a start up the Pumice Creek basin is my start. Once on the hill we'd skirt the upper edges (southwest) of Ptarmigan and Vista. Cross Kennedy and travel along the upper (southwest again) of Dusty and move past North Guardian Rock to the Rabbit Ears and then shoot for the summit from there. This will all depend upon current conditions once we start up the hill though. Any input?

Hey, I know. Why don't we, instead of arguing over the use of the term "newbie", actually pony up and give this new guy some help with the routes on GP. Or are we all a bunch of posers?

I'm looking to attempt Glacier Peak and I'm wondering about the conditions for the rest of the year. Originally, I was thinking it would be a spring climb, but if the approach to the Chocolate route isn't too bad or the cross from the Kennedy glacier to it isn't either I'd like some input on how difficult it would be this time of the year. Any input greatly appreciated.