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Looks like Congress is striking a deal today anyway.

Excellent! Thanks for the information!

Supercute Fairweather! It's the internet, cc.com discussion forum, where everyone is shouted down, and everything that you say is always right. Don't post if you are too sensitive. Or bring back the Cafe Sensitivo forum...

Does anyone know if the Skull Hollow CG is open. The website says it's open until December, but I heard it was closed recently. Any updated info would be appreciated!

Anchors were added to Castle Rock, not bolts to routes. Anchors so that more routes are available to climb. The anchor on BB doesn't change its character in any way. Crowds on Castle? Too funny. Yeah, crowds on Fault/Catapult/Midway/Canary/Angel Crack/Saber. Old news there. Despite the bolted anchor above The Nose, I have never had to wait to lead The Nose. Never had to wait to lead MF Overhang. Despite the anchor above Crack of Doom, I've never had to wait to lead that, nor Satanic Verses, which for years has had a bolt by a crack. I rarely have to wait to lead Damnation Crack despite the anchor above that one. Two in fact if you count the one on top of Jello Tower. Oh, and despite Das Muzak being a sport route, I've only seen one person leading it, like three years ago. There's never a line waiting to lead that one. The number of times I've had to wait in line to lead BB since the anchor was installed: Zero. The number of times I've waited to lead Smut or Mr. Clean? Zero. The number of times I've waited to lead Clean Love or Aids Victim? Zero. Same goes for PG Advised. Zero. Cut the hyperbole. These anchors clearly have not spelled the doom of Castle Rock.

I love TR's like this that hook me in and keep me there! Well done and written!

Disregard my comment about Careno Crag. I'm always appreciative of climbers taking the time to develop new routes.

What about the anchor above Smut/Mr. Clean? Above Clean Love and Aids Victim? Or the anchor above PG Advised and others to the right of that? Lower Castle is a wonderful area to crag now that those anchors are in place, and fine routes that used to be moss covered are now clean and climbable thanks to the hard work and $$ put in by others. By all means place your own anchor and continue up to loggers ledge from the BB anchor. Or rap from the anchor and continue to enjoy the rest of the awesome pitches on lower castle. BTW, I've seen the bolted contrivances you and your crew been installing on upper Careno Crag, and the lines are less than inspiring. These are anchors designed to aid in safety and efficiency. The top of Jello Tower, with just one anchor, can be tied up indefinitely on a busy weekend. I see the S.Face anchor as a means of reducing some of the pressure on just one anchor. No mention of the anchor above No Such Thing as a Free Lunge? And yes, Damnation Crack has its own bolted anchor.

I did think that self-regulation was working pretty well to this point, so I'm unclear as to why it is necessary. Well if you recall when Adam introduced himself, he did point out that he spoke with, "A duo of climbers," who were shut down at Playground Point because of crowds, most likely on a weekend. Gasp! No way! I could not even imagine the Duo of climbers' disappointment when they then went to Roto Wall and too found it very busy. Clearly management needs to be instituted. Signage and climber education would have prevented this unfortunate incident for Duo of climbers. I would hate to think that duo would need to open the guidebook to search out a possible alternative crag.

Not even close.

Thanks for looking anyway Sol.

It does! Stupid, boneheaded move on my part.

Hey all, I left my shoes, chalk bag and nut tool in the Castle Rock this parking lot afternoon 9/22. If you found them please call: 509-699-9810 or email: touring29@gmail. Or PM. Thanks! John

An example of climbing "management". Taken from the Climbing Management.org website: Climbing Management Plan

So what role will this new ranger play in terms of route development? I personally don't clean and outfit new areas, but there seems to be a contingent (Zonk, Brad, et.al.) who go to great lengths on their own dime to expand the climbing playground so climbers aren't so concentrated. I (we) benefit from their efforts. Will it be determined that the cracks and slabs they're cleaning is disturbing rare flora and lichen? If so, will they eventually have to wait for an impact study before they can scrub and outfit? Apply for a permit. I agree with those who have stated that adding layers of bureaucracy is not the answer. Will this ranger's studies and conclusions be peer reviewed? Made accessible to the climbing community? Through Facebook updates? I am Just curious and highly suspicious based on my own run-ins with rangers in the Enchantments.

The North Ridge from the Notch maybe?? I timed myself a few weeks ago. I had to wait around at Goat Pass for about two hours until the clouds lifted from the summit before I would commit to the climb. From the notch, steady climbing with no breaks I topped out at 1:03:58. From the summit back to the car it was 3:28:10 with steady hiking and one 5 minute break at the Ingalls Creek crossing.

Hello! I'm in need of some climbing mileage, and am looking to put in a long-ish day on Snow Creek Wall this Saturday or Sunday. So far Sunday appears to be the better forecasted day for climbing, which by pattern of this summer, can change by Saturday night! Anyway, I want to do a couple routes, with Hyperspace being one of them. Combine with Outer Space perhaps? Orbit? I'd prefer to swing leads with a fast partner if at all possible. Hyperspace may be the best, most physical multi pitch (crag) climb in Leavenworth, by the way. Text me or call: 509-699-9810 Email: touring29@gmail

I'm perplexed as to how Oleg was able to maintain his interest in this climb with such solid climbing in stellar weather! Well done on a fun route!

You can always hike around the backside of Witch's Tower and down, then double back to Aasgard Pass. It's all done on mellow slopes and you will not need an axe. It is quick and doesn't even add time to the descent.

Way to ropegun Kellie! Cool photos as well.

It is a blast. If anything, you should climb the Lamplighter pitch. It's got every type of technique on that pitch.

Welcome back. Will be good to see you out there sometime. Thanks Sherri! It was about time I venture a little further West of Castle Rock.

Did it the following weekend! Loved it and the Lamplighter pitch is thoroughly ass kicking. And the final pitch is a hoot.

Excellent solo outing! Thanks for the share. And this just sounds brilliant: "A Baked Sweet Potato with a mixture of butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and red pepper flakes filling the inside."

You should post a TR. I'd love to hear about it. This route amongst all others seems to inspire experiences worth reading about.