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    Wilkeson Rock

    in Access Issues

    Posted

    I heared from somebody that there is a fair amount of developed rock in and around wilkeson. Does anyone have any good info about the area, the routes and how to get there from bustling downtown Wilkeson?

    Old Snowy, Johnson Peak beta

    in Southern WA Cascades

    Posted

    One of my favorite areas in the state, enjoy the hike. Old Snowy is as mentioned is mearly a scramble, but fun with great views of Rainier, Adams, St. Helens and Hood in the distance. Last time I was there I went up Hawkeye point which you have to walk over to get to Johnson from Snowgrass flats and from what I could see there appears to be a small trail to the top.

     

    Be sure to bring a camera.

     

    Enjoy. [Cool]

    Rock Shoe Care & Resoling

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I recently bought my first pair of rock shoes and want to make them last. So, I was wondering if you could throw at me some tips for cleaning and overall taking care of them, since I am new to this branch of the sport. I am most interested in learing how to insure the sole doesn't wareout any quicker than they have to.

     

    Also, how do you tell when your shoes need to be resoled?

    Thanks

    DC -- trip report

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    Dang you guys got blasted! Its an accomplishment to summit in winds like that. I'll bet several people will come back with simliar stories from this weekend.

     

    [ 08-03-2002, 02:14 PM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

    Rainier Prep Climb

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    I've actually done Daniel in a day as a training climb. I carried about 3 times as much stuff as nessicary to make it sufficently grueling.

     

    As for this weekend I would gladly leave around midnight to get up Hood, Eldorado or Little Tahoma. The only problem will be convincing my friend that climbing several thousand vertical feet on no sleep is really as fun as it seems (and will be worth it on Rainier).

    Thanks for the suggestion.

    Rainier Prep Climb

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    Lambone,

    Thanks for the Eldorado idea! I am taking a serious look at driving up after work Friday and getting a ways up the trail that night. One question. The becky guide says the trail heads difficult to locate. So, I'm concerned about arrive in the dark and not being able to even find the trail. Any advice?

    Thanks

    Rainier Prep Climb

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    A friend and I who are climbing Rainier the weekend 3rd were planning on going for a prep climb to make sure he's truly ready this weekend. It was our intention to climb something like Adams or Little Tahoma, because they are fairly non-technical, but provide a good workout. Only one problem, my pal can't get friday off work for a long drive and approach hike. So, my question is does anyone know of a good non-technical day climb in preparation for Rainier.

    Thanks

    P.S. Is it at all practical to climb Little Tahoma in a day.

    Rainier conditions...

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    A group I'm climbing with the weekend of the 3rd is most likely going to head for the D.C. or Emmons, how hard is it to get a permit for either routes? We haven't decided on one a route so if gaining a permit for one is harder than the other we might want to take it in to consideration when chossing a route.

    Thanks

    Bouldering: South King County/North Peirce

    in Newbies

    Posted

    My schedule doesn't allow me alot of time to drive to 38 or little si to climb only for a few hours, so I was wondering if anyone knows of any areas in Southern King Couny or North Peirce county to boulder. I only ask since I figured there was no sport climbing within a half hour or fourty-five minute drive.

    Thanks

    Trail Running

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    I live real close to Dash point state park and run there virtually everyday. Its espically nice on hot days becuase the trees keep the forest alot cooler. Warning: there are a few hills but most aren't very long, just short and steep. [big Grin]

     

    Since you've ran Pt. Defiance I figure you must live in the area.

    Camp StarTech

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I was wondering how this helmet compares to others; namely Hugh Banner Olympus Helmet. I have heard different things about fitting headlamps on the Star Tech is there anything important I should know while considering my options?

    Thanks

    Deaths on Rainier

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    Was mentioned in Skisports inquiry about lib. last week end.

     

    quote:
    ...I cannot recommend highly enough that you should wait for good weather. Descending from Thumb Rock and traversing...

    Wow. Sort of erie ins't it?

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