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How's the Mountaineers creek road doing these days? Have we shortened our round trip to colchuck to an easy day yet?

Definately the Z2. As for which sole, both options are vibram. The lugged one is the Terrano and the smoother one is the Colorado. I think the Colorado is better for friction on approaches and it is slightly lighter.

I am peaking right now because: 1. I don't want to be on a strict weight regimine throughout the summer. 2. I'm not trying to match my peak to any sort of Redpointing goal. 3. I'm not totally done with the WFH yet.

Started the Workout From Hell in November and I am just coming down off it. I modified it a bit. 20-25 Reps in the first stage instead of the recommended 30 and 3 different exercises per muscle group instead of the recommended 4. It did the trick. I lost a bit of fat and became considerably stronger. I have really noticed it in both my Ice and Rock performance. I am recommending it to all of you if you have the time.

How far is it open? Must you still ski the whole thing or can some of it be bicycled or driven. Thanks for the update.

Polar Circus may be a "trade route" but, when we did it there was no one else around and there was surprisingly little walking considering how much ice there is to climb. Mammut Rep had no problem climbing it leashless although I was quite happy to have mine at the end considering I was a bit tired. I consider PC a must do if you're in the area and the conditions are right.

Climb: Banks-Salt and Pepper Date of Climb: 2/5/2004 Trip Report: It's huge and fun.....and still up.

Still need a partner for one or both days. Somebody wants to climb i'd imagine.

I live on the East side and I am interested in any ice within a 5ish hour drive from Spokane. L'worth would be fine. Gibralter. The Nada falls TR sounded interesting. What is the grade for that route? If you have any ideas and are interested please post.

Tech wings are the best of show. IF you actually find them on sale i would buy them. I have climbed with quarks, cobras, machines, most any major brand tool. Tech's are by far my favorite. They will work for alpine just fine too.

Y'know, it's a nice looking book and it sure is nice to see a guide to washington area ice. However, it is very thick. I can't imagine that there are more climbs in it than in Waterfall Ice Ed 3. There are lots of pages. A suggestion to those who may consider books in the future. If you have ever seen many of the Euro alpine guidebooks they are very small, have lots of info, and have a durable cover and binding. Why are guidebooks in this area so cumbersome? Does anyone have any ideas?

Copper has been in and out of condition many times this year. I have done it already three times from early november to just last week.

How long does it take to approach to do the routes on the NF and NEB. Would you recommend snowshoes or skis? When will they likely be in shape?

Are any of the routes shaping up in the icicle creek area? How about Abiel, Chair, or the Tooth? I am going to be in the area Sun, Mon, Tues. Looking for alpine or Ice, prefer Ice.

What is the best way to access the Cathedral peak area and approximately how long does it take to get in there?

What??

I will be in Canmore 7-18 through probably 7-23 at the latest. I am available to climb 7-21, 22, or 23. Something alpine preferably. Brewers on Castle or something on Stanley. Yam is an option as well. email me. I'll climb most anything.

Anyone up for an overnight or day trip let me know. I would be very interested in some multi pitch rock or alpine. I have never been to Tieton. May be interested in ride the lightning and shock and awe. Maybe something on Snow Creek. PM me. I am off work wednesday a.m. at 08:00.

I may have missed this post at an earlier date, but I'm sure that since Greg W believes that the Republicans are here to protect our rights he will explain in great detail how the Patriot Act protects them. ( our rights ).

I've been told recently by a friend that icicle road has the gate across it at eightmile. Is this true? Can you get around it in a 4x4? How far are people able to drive up the road to the colchuck trailhead? Looking to go on thurs, fri.

Everyone makes a softshell of some sort. Mammut will have the Laser out in fall. It is wb400 with a hood. It is the only welded one on the market. It will cost slightly less than a Gamma MX Hoody. Mammut will also be releasing the Cerro Torre which is wb 400 with powerstretch sides and underarms.

Sunny, Warm rock, Sweatshirt weather. Where were you?

Something to consider. I have used many of the packs that everyone has been talking up. I currently have a Mammut Extreme 45. It's da bomb. You can look at it at www.climbhigh.com Second bounce may be carrying them also. I can't remember.

Did Gibralter Wall this weekend near Canal Flats. Pick suckin' ice, Sunshine, Crown. Where were YOU?

I have a weekend coming up and I am looking for a partner. Alpine or Ice. Leavenworth maybe, Bozeman, Canada? Who cares. I'm off jan 3 4 5 6.