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Yes, they are still missing. Thanks for the information, it will get to those who need it. Also, if you don't mind PM'ing me your contact info, there might be someone who wants to talk with you.

That would be them. Where did you see them?

I'm fairly certain that discussion was a joke, seeing how some of the participants are the nicest people you could meet.

If you need more chalk just go do a few laps on lower Heinous.

I know but I don't have an escalade running 22s w/playstation yet. I hope you're enjoying your half-double-decaf-half-caf machiatto.

has it been replaced by "asshole with black lung" persona in the LA basin or something.

Suffering from Hood withdrawl? Or is someone eyeing you uncomfortably at the cafe for ordering that Latte with whole and not soy milk? way to tack on that latte joke, it really improved your post. contrary to past-moderator libel, hood does not "give me wood".

Just yell K2 BABY THE ULTIMATE HIGH then spit in their face

piss off cj00000000001f

so does varmint killin and swimmin. oh you weren't talking about the emmons

Yes the learning curve is quite high. But I seem to grow a natural mullet if I don't get a haircut after awhile. I guess you could call me effortlessly cool.

You might be able to get a free one if you test drive an iroc z now that I think about it.

Just ask the occasional beefcake walking down the trail at Smith Rock. I guess is it is near an iroc z dealership (which is usually right next to the guitar pawn shop/muscle supplement store)

funny, that's usually what I say to strangers on the trail. (if they are not total beefcakes w/stained def leppard wifebeater and leather bandanna on head)

boonecounty back in the house! Sounds like you might be a little bottom-heavy from too many trips up the south side.

It's hard to tell what is considered "difficult and dangerous" by people who do not regularly climb. I think Backpacker magazine at one point said the Timberline Trail was difficult and dangerous, and I think you'd agree that it is serious by yourself with no gear, but it is hardly dangerous. For Adams I would definitely want someone who had done it before with me, or at least do a preliminary hike around to know what you are getting into before setting off with a waterbottle and some clif bars As for the 6hr+ Timberline run, I think they had some assistance with water. I don't even remember where I got that time from.

Renton is less crowded than I envisioned.

Sat: Two runs up Mt. Washington - best granite splitters in the range. Sun: Smith - the place was empty.

Yes, if it is, or has been raining hard, don't even think about the Timberline Trail. Not only are some of the creeks dangerous to cross, the "old" trail that bypasses Ramona gets landslides and general sketchiness. You should have seen the flow rate coming down the Sandy the day the woman died. Even a day later we had trouble crossing it, and she was well out of the flow when she was found that day. It would be terrible to cross White River in the dark. Just don't let it happen. I still vote for clockwise. The burn coming out of Cloud Cap up Cooper Spur after a full marathon is unbeatable!

I have run this a few times now. I prefer running it clockwise because of the hill from Sandy to T-line, and I like puking on Mt Hood Meadows permit area. How are the creek crossings right now? Current time to beat is 6hrs and change. Go get 'er.

Joseph, thanks for all the work you have done. I enjoyed the new anchors today. I think I heard you hammering over up there. I find it interesting you decided on webbing and rap rings rather than steel chains. Sadly I think those steel rap rings are going to disappear quickly. At least those beautiful rap bolts you have installed will stay put.

Wow, that's a lot different story than what I had pictured.

I think a lot of the stories involving aluminum crampons come from the lightweight boots people pair with them. Yes, they do dull easily and they don't seem like the best choice when seeking out steep snow and ice. They do work much better with a boot suited for the ice.

you could also stack it in your pack if you don't want a bunch of rope getting in the way of things

That is one of many issues that add up to a bad deal for the public. Once fees come into play a service is expected to be provided. Currently rescue is a "best efforts" attempt in most of the Cascades, and in my opinion, is in the spirit of citizens helping each other when they need it. There is a core of very highly-qualified people filling this role for free, and for a few, a very minimal salary. Obviously some are less qualified than others, but there are many who could be paid for their skill and fitness level. Yet they choose to do this for free because it gives them something that can't be obtained with money.