rock-ice

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

Vegatablebelay, Thanks for the link. Can you or anyone else tell me for sure that this rock behind the school actually exisit? Either way I'm hoping to go check it out tomorrow evening. Anyone else have any location suggestions? Thanks

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

Is the road open to Mowich lake yet? The MRNP site hasn't been updated since Mid May. The estimated opening time was June 28 and I don't know if thats changed yet. Thanks.

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

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

quote: I'm no lawyer, but I think "murder" assumes there was intent. Man-slaughter is murder without any intent. My advic to Michael Layton is to watchout for a gang of large does next time he's in the area.

I always make sure to carry my avalung during the thawing season

Does anyone have any first hand feedback? I wear Kolflach artic plastic climbing boots. Are these crampons compatible with the boots? Is it worth it to spend more on for some higher quality (more expensive)crampons? Thanks, Michael

I also heard that it was there first climb of Rainier, the same report said that they were Foreigner so you never know how experienced they are.

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?

AND LEAVE US HANGING!?!?!? DOES HE SURVIVE???

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I was up there today and the North Face routes are toast. I saw several slides come off just while Glimpsing that direction. Snow conditions in the area are horrible for that sort of climbing. I would have appreciated snow shoes while traveling up and down the basin but once you get a little bit higher theres no need. [ 05-27-2002, 04:11 PM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

Any idea why he left his gear on top?

Thanks for all the info! Do you by chance have a photo of the entire north side of Lane or know where I can find one on the web, I'm trying to convince a friend to come with. Thanks, Michael

Whats the average angel of each, 45%?

How steep are these couloirs (Are they all about the same angle)? Is there any chance there still in shape or have I missed my chance for this season? [ 05-25-2002, 12:16 PM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

I couldn't find any better place to post this so here it is: What is the best place on the web to get free printable topo maps? The only site I know of is Topozone. com, but this site for some reason does not print well on my printer. Just me? I'm too cheap to fork up several hours worth of money for a installable program when i can get it the equivilent for free online. Thanks, Michael [ 05-24-2002, 09:49 PM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

Western washington provides a lot of climbing so I don't go down towords Hood very often. Since I discovered this site I've heard or seen rather alot of disscusion about different routes. I was wondering if i could get the general concensus on whats everyone favorite hood route and why. (Sorry if this sound like a high school essay question) Michael

I agree with caveman. The tatoosh is awsome. There are something like 8 or 9 short climbs accsesable though Mt. Rainier. They have amazeing veiws of the mountain and are fun snow covered or not. [ 05-23-2002, 10:17 AM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

What Peaks are you looking to climb?

Every thing I've read says Early summer is the best time. I've been up there in August and it really gets chewed up even with its position on the North side of the mountain. The group I went with wasn't able to go further than the high camp (we were going to ascend North Clever) because one of my buddies wasn't felling so hot, but the approach hike was beautiful and we got some nice shots of the mountain.(I'll try and get a pic in later) Since I haven't been up that way this year the my concern is road conditions. [ 05-22-2002, 07:06 AM: Message edited by: rock-ice ]

Heading up towords Indian Henery's friday or monday. Interested in climbing Copper, Iron and/or Pyramid. Has anyone been in the vacinity lately. Any Specific advice, approach (Kautz or Longmire?), Floatation... Thanks, Michael

I'm just interested in hearing what all of you are doing this extended weekend. I'm gonna be out trompping near Rainier with an out of shape friend and was just wondering how many of you i'd see and where. So I can avoid most of you. Thanks, Michael

I know its not likely but has anyone been in this area lately? I am espically curious how much snow is still up there. I would like to take a bunch of non-climbers there for an overnighter the first of june. If needed we will take Snowshoes but, I'm most concerned about getting to the Snowgrass trail head. Any info? Thanks.