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Additional photos from the climb...

...and that's how the Great Gendarme got its name.

Puff!! Nice photo. And I've heard good things about that W. Face Monkey's Head.

What's wrong bro? Your car break down again?

The Shrew is a great summit straddle! The rap chord in situ that we rapped from was nearly brand new.

Oh, that Dirtyleaf is something else isn't he? A ski descent down Hook. Hope you had coverage. Ron spoke of an east face route on the blockhouse, then contouring over onto the N. Ridge/Face. I've been by it a couple times this year and it looked fun. Here's a link to a trip Valerie and I up there earlier this year, combining the Shrew and N. Face Mole. Shre and Mole TR And yeah, all the adventure and dirt climbing Craig has done, I think he deserves his fires. Besides, there's nothing to freaking burn in Hook Creek anymore.

Note where the pod is, and the alien. Climber: Kyle Flick

Mark, What the hell are you talking about? Jesus! There is a pod 15 feet up that takes either a small stopper or small alien, an off set alien green/yellow fits perfectly in it. 7 feet above that pod there's more pro. Then 4 feet above that ther's a horizontal that you can plug up to your heart's content. The chimnying is perfect knee to toe. You're not going to fall. Yes, you're being a pussy. No piton. John

Very inspiring photos. Thanks for sharing. I want to jump on that one!

Bad news! I love the large format photos. Maybe Alpinist needed to appeal to a broader audience by adding an "Alpinists: They're just like us!" photo section or "Bivi hair do's and dont's!" or "Who's Hot and Who's NOT!" Serisously, shame to see them go. Glad I bought up what I did. I'm glad they were able to squeak out the Yosemite edition at least.

Outer Space is a death route. Just like R 'n D and YJT.

And another... [img:left]http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/data/500/joshuaanddad1.jpg[/img]

My little guy, of whom I'm already proud and continually amazed. [img:left]http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/data/500/tothedads.jpg[/img]

Is The Nose ever a true on-sight? I mean, does he drive into the valley, see El Cap and wonder what the hell the name of that cliff is? Does he look at The Nose and wonder at what grade it goes?

If you're rapping the SCW descent, you're probably lost. There is a rap down the face of SCW, however. At least to 2-tree ledge

If anyone's getting into town early Friday, I'll be bouldering around at Castle Rock if you feel like stretching your legs on a few pitches there.

If you're coming over early for rope-up, or will already be here, I have a half day off to do some cragging. I can be in Leavenworth around noon, so PM me if you feel like a few pitches of sumptin. I prefer Castle Rock, but open to whatever is dry. John

Nice linkup! I was curious, where do you think the C3 was on TRL?

Kyle? Maybe you can gather the troops and mount another rescue?

Mt. Cashmere had a good dusting of snow Saturday, temps not expected to get much above mid 50's in Leavenworth this weekend, so expect much colder up high. But hey, I bet you'll have the S. Face to yourself!

Good bail cam!

Yep!

This Saturday, 9/27 let's get up on something obscure and a bit dirty for a second ascent. Decent hike in, some bushwacking, but probably some good climbing! Send PM or call me: 509-699-9810. Forecast, as usual looks great for Leavenworth Saturday. Duh! This is the eastside baby! John

Chris of Olalla Canyon(?). John here from Wenatchee. We chatted on outer space, and didn't get your number. Send me a PM. Let's get out and climb here soon. Gorgeous day out there today! Sounds like you had a great time! Take care, John

I have some time to burn Friday. Looking for a nice, mellow day of cragging on some of the closer multi-pitch climbs around Leavenworth. 8-Mile Buttress, Castle Rock, Duty Dome area, etc... If you have the day off this Friday and want to get out, send a PM or call: 509-699-9810. Nothing too hard, mostly fun. I'm a safe leader and solid climbing partner. John