Ed_Hobbick

Yes. I actually climbed the N.E. Buttress on December 7, 2009. I did not lead any of the pitches though.

We were in no hurry. We just climbed slowly savoring every move and every ounce of sunshine the day had to offer. I really don't know what our car to car time was. We milked it for all it was worth. 12 hours maybe How about you?

Trip: Chair Peak - N. Face Date: 2/19/2010 Trip Report: Climbers: Ed Hobbick, Brandon McNally Equipment: 4 screws; 1 picket; .5 cam, yellow alien: 16 carabiners, 5 lockers, second ice tool Fuel on route: powergel and gatoraide Conditions: 1st pitch: Ice, 4 screws, 1 bugaboo, picket+axe belay 2nd pitch: Snow, 1 screw with tree belay 3rd pitch: Ice, 4 screws with picket+axe+bush belay 4th pitch: Snow to the col with cam belay We made the summit at 1830 the view of the city lights and the approach lights to and from Seatac Airport were spectacular. Gear Notes: We could have used an additional picket and an additional scew Approach Notes: Snowshoes required. Much postholing

Strong work men. I'm heading up there tomorrow. Your beta is greatly appreciated.

Really nice. I've got to try that one of these days.

Okay, cool, just making sure. Don't piss me off. Actually I had 2 liters of water, an extra pair of gloves, about 15 gu's and a thick coat. I'm don't know what gaston had in his pack. He had the rack and the rope though, as he led all the pitches.

I'm not sure how to interpret your commentary, please clarify.

Yee-Haw!

Pretty good shots!

You guys are always doing the coolest and most bad ass shit. What the hell is wrong with you guys.

Sunny Remington and I descended the wrong gully off of Epinephrine in Red Rocks, Nevada one time; that made for a somewhat epic night out. It was cold given that we had only shorts and t-shirts on. That said, I'm glad to hear that all is well with Dave and Bret. Brandon01 and I were at Chair on the 3rd of Feb.

That is totally fk'n awesome! Brandom01 and I saw you guys up there. We were headed to Chair.

Lots of good info, thanks!

I'm going to be climbing some routes this year and need a camera so that I can add pictures to my trip reports. I'm looking for something kind of tough and good overall. Anybody have any suggestions?

I've been sort of checking out the ice climbing in that area and have yet to identify the climbs. If anybody needs a partner to climb some of these routes let me know.

Trip: Alpental - Not Sure. Somewhere near Kiddie Cliff Date: 1/23/2010 Trip Report: Climbers: Brandon Mcnally, Ed Hobbick We climbed that water fall that is on the left side of the winter trail to Source Lake. It runs pretty good during the spring. Mabey somebody knows the name of it. Conditions: warm and wet Gear Notes: 2 pickets and 2 screws Approach Notes: Boots

Sweet! I'll check that out.

Oh, Glen Cambell is good to.

Any of the Rocky sondtracks are good.

I've been eating hersey's special dark chocolate lately on Mt Si conditioners. It works pretty good and is not as sweet as other kinds of candy, so I figure it's a bit more complex.

Trip: Mt. Si (North Bend, Washington) - Haystack Date: 1/18/2010 Trip Report: I hiked up to the Haystack figuring that I might be able to do some scrambling on ice. I arrived and found no ice on the route, just dry rock. Mabey it'll ice up later in the season. Gear Notes: None Approach Notes: Bare and Wet

Nice picies We'll have to get out one of these days. Ed

Trip: Chair Peak Alpental - Northeast Buttress Date: 1/8/2010 Trip Report: Climbers: Bug, Brandon01, Ed Hobbick First pitch to the slung rock: soft snow no good for screws had to dig to find rock for pro. Second Pitch to the tree anchor: Pretty good for screws and pretty good ice, kind of soft toward the top near the tree. Third pitch to the next tree: soft snow and not very deep, no good for screws We bailed prior to the Icefall. The snow seemed to soft to get any good protection and we did not feel like digging for rock protection. It was pretty windy as well. Gear Notes: wished we had some Bugaboo pitons Approach Notes: Walked in with boots on a walkable crust and then crampons.

Partner found. Thanks to all

Leave Seattle in the morning and be home by around 6:00. 206-412-3820 Ed