Skisports

Thanks.... Rob. I don't really understand why a climbers would steal a rack... It would be bad Karma to climb on stolen Shit and to sell it maybe you can get some cash out of it . So It could be meth head or something I don't know. Just bummed.

My freind and I were climbing Davis Holland today when I came back to find the tailgate of my Truck busted into and a double to Tripple Rack Stolen From Blue Aliens to #3s a couple of coats too. All the Gear was marked with Green and Blue Tape and my freind had some of his stuff Marked with just Black Tape. If any one see anyone climbing with this gear or trying to sell if could you contact me either PM me. David@alpinephotograph.com

Looking to get in a few pitchs this afternoon any takers PM me

Josh everyone now is giving me shit because of my smoking habbit..... I guess I need to stay with cigars.

Somebody correct me if I am wrong. But when you have coverage in remote areas the signal is bouncing off rocks or snow; thus, really depends if the signal is continuous on the balance. We did a get a text message sent around 7. I have noticed when the sun gets lower in the atmosphere the signal has a better chance of sending. Dave

32 probably dry I live in North Bend. haven't been to the crag snice feb

There was waste deep Powder at I-Flats last Thursday. The Mountain has been getting a lot of solor the last few days

BTW... I doubt the climb will be in any longer due to the recent amount of "dumpage". Yesterday made for some interesting conditions with the Snow sticking to the Climb.

I didn't know my ass looked that Good thanks for the climb Eirc.

I am going to have to call you on that when I get back to seattle for the summer guiding season. Dave

Thanks for the rain guys.... You washington folks always melt our ice. In missoula its 60 degrees and raining its wonderful. (yeah right)

Daft Dome ?

PM sent

Sold to a lucky guy

The rock is crap its a waste of time. Go to YOS less people and better rock

... I left the question marks out isn't that enough variety

Great shape dark blue XL $90 clams

How much what model

"The NPS at Mt Rainier is OPENING professional guiding opportunities for competition to INDEPENDENT GUIDES (not concessions). After some research, you'll find that the scope of the introductory program IS quite limited, but the intent is for that program to expand. Moreover, other parks and agencies are watching Rainier, as independent guiding here could be precedent-setting within the industry, Park Service and other federal agencies." Does anyone know about this ? Is this through the AMGA ??

stay away there are to many people in Montana and the economy sucks

So which of the three of you left orange peals on the trail.

For the most part you should be able to skin up under the chair lifts. It is Public Land, aka Forest service land. Sometimes they will kick you off ( which they have no right) but most of the time if you stay off to the side of the lifts as you skin up you shouldn't have a problem. David

I forgot what the guide book says but its is straight foward, when do you plan to climb might go with you. I haven't been up there this year but its nice to have 4x4. David

Clint, There is a lot of good advice here and bad advice. Jason is right if you get your AMGA you will be better off but you don't need it. You can guide in the US without it. I started guiding when I was 18 and now I am still guiding but I wouldn't consider myself an all powerful mountain guide. I consider myself a mountaineering guide. There is a difference between guiding Mount Rainier, and guiding NR of Stuart too different types of climbing. Most guides in the US are mountaineering guides. People in who want to climb in the states want to climb to the highest peak, not go climb a 5.11 pristine climbing route in the Bugaboos. When I tried out for RMI in 2000 I thought it was free for all and hated every moment of it. I didn’t get hired but was hired on by another guiding company. By the end of my first year I was leading trips. So there is a lot more out there than RMI. So here's a little advice get a damn good resume and submit it to every guide company that you would consider working for even small guiding companies. When you talk to guide companies don’t be cocky, or egotistic be willing to learn, teach and confident in what you don’t know. And last be personable and easy going with clients. BTW Todd Burlenson is a great guy and I have worked for him for two years so if you want a job with AII (evil) call them. Dave K

Next week I have five days with an average to moderate speed party does anyone know the conditions of these ski tours. I have done both of the tours before I just want to know the snow conditions in boston basin or south Dave