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Any info on winter routes up Jefferson would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking about the west rib.

I am starting to look at routes to do this winter on Jefferson. Any information would be helpful. Was thinking of the west rib possibly.

I am a member of the prg and have been for over 3 years. I agree with a lot of what is being said about the gym. Too crowded,too small, ventilation sucks, and yes there is some atitude with some staff and gym members. And yes, if a new gym opened up close to this location I would switch in a heartbeat. But I have also had some great experiences at prg. I learned to climb there and have met some great people and great climbing partners there that I hope to have life-long contact with. Yes the place can be a royal pain, but it is also what you make of it. When I go climb there, I expect it to be crowded, chalky, and sometimes snobish. But that does not keep me from havin a good time and going for beers afterwards. So until a better gym comes along or I win the lottery and can open my own gym, I'm stuck there with the rest of you. Keep climbing!

I am heading to Smith Rock to aid(clean) up the east face of monkey face this weekend. Has anyone been on the route within the last year or so and could help me out with a gear list? I figure lots of small stuff. Thanks