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I'm not sure about your comparison, natty. I think Stuart's Ice Cliff poses both more hazard and challenge than NF Maude. And they're both climbable year-round, with sensible exceptions for avy danger, of course.

Was that a foxy 'stache? Can we get more pictures of that!?

Nice pics. Sorry 'bout your foot. Good job hobbling all the way down that interminable trail.

Those schweiz topos really are beautiful. But they lack ominously verdant valleys - nothing but glaciers and peaks. What fun is that?

I don't see why. How would that help anyone?

I thought the route kicked ass. Climbed it July 8th and went left - not toward the rock. I think it could be really awesome during a cold snap after an initial snowfall or two.

Sorry we missed you. There were about eight of us in the sand dunes between the beach and the trees next to the building. I like it over there because it's less crowded and less visible. Same reason it's tough to find, I guess.

Tengo tequila. It'll be good to see ya, Ken.

Cool website.

That's fast.

[TIC]Somebody's gotta pay for their healthcare![/TIC]

When you gonna be here, Ken?

Feel free to grace us with your hate at Dante's at 8. Two-dolla pitcha night's tonight.

Looks like a great trip, Steph. Nice change of pace from the road trip with the rock-maniac?

I am both honored and humbled that my little TR from two years ago has become the official repository for quality PP->BS linkup beta. Thank you, Blake and MattP.

North Face, Saturday July 14th: Best skiing conditions I've had on the route. Seems like it should be a worthy ski for a few weeks yet....

Sounds fun, Wayne. Did you have some kinda "open bivy" kit?

Congratulations on the discovery. I may have to watch the show.

That sounds like an awesome linkup, Chuck. Upchuck, heh heh. That double roof pitch is killer.

Bring the twins and I'm in.

Charcoal: check. I'll bring some.

6:30 :brew:

Why the fascination with Willis Wall? If it is objective danger plus challenging climbing that people want to properly weigh their genitals, why not head for the bigger ice cliffs and higher object hazards of Liberty Wall and a direct line up the Liberty Cap Glacier? ???

If it helps you at all, I'm considering a ski descent within the next few weeks. The route is fine for climbing year-round. It actually becomes a much more interesting climb in the fall. Here is a November photo to illustrate:

Thanks for the TR. Your pictures inspired some dumb-monkey tricks.