Bill_Simpkins

Going for a hike up Ptarmigan Ridge to warm up the legs for Rainier on Friday. I will probably go up Coleman Pinnacle on the way. PM me and come with. I will check the PM's in 45 minutes.

Yeah, the class 2-3 scrambling near the summit plateau is a little harder when it's at 13,000 feet huh? I LOVE bad weather! That must have been great!

I think it is on public land, but close to some property. There has never been a problem. Park across the street. You can now ACCESS the climb after the weeding job I did.

common folks! I've gotten a few PM's but no replies when I write back. I have 4 days, wed-sat free. PM me soon before I take off. I'd rather do something that requires a rope than just scrambling by myself.

My girlfriend is going to kick your Dan Did you go up Rainier last week?

I love my Patagonia Guide Pants. I use them for everything. If you have trouble with the wind, try throwing a light pair of windbreaker pants into your pack, or some poly-pros. Go with what your most comfortable with. If you like the hard shells, use them...... And props on the liebacking.

Yep. On the left there is a trail to the road. You can TR it with a 60 m if the manky pro isn't your style. Allthough the pro is much better after the cleaning. There is no longer a big runout near the top.

I have to work Tuesday. Any time after that is good now until Saturday night.

Use a whole role of tape on each hand. Actually, like she said, cup your hands. Cammed hands can work good too. Check out "Advanced Rock Climbing" by Long. A close-finger hand jam(which can hury a bit) could help you, it is a fist jam, but sideways. Or maybe try your forearms. Personally, when it gets that big I use the cammed hands.

I'm free. PM me. Mountains, rock, hiking, exploring.

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I removed a lot of loose stuff, the block is still there.

Erik Estrada's got the hotts for you MisterE, he's calling out to you now.

Fatty bolger is pretty well protected with bolts and natural pro, but I TR'd it . Those routes to the far left are good for beginning sport climbers, or for warming up.

I've never once got skinned knees. Just slide on the 'ol toes and watch your shoes melt! Fatty Bolger is my favorite. The boulder problems on Exactor Slab in B'ham are fun to try. Ruined a pair of shoes on those.

Dan, Glacier Glasses=check out campmor.com and get the Julbo Sherpas Ice Axe=you can buy my old BD zero point, it's still very good and lighter than that big piece of shit you used to carry around. You name the price you bastard. Compass= Go to G.I. Joes. BTW, Rainier doesn't want you no more.

I spent 2 hours cleaning the old pitch off the road . It's as clean as a whistle. 27 meters of slippery, thin liebacking fun are now available again, 5.7. Enjoy (old pic)

I love slabs. Awe....that sandstone at Peshastin.... Ignore the wankerness . It's in old pic.

Looking to climb on Monday. I'll do whatever, I just need to be home in Bellingham by 6 pm. Alpine start preferable. pm me and leave phone #, I will check them around 10 pm and get back to you around then.

I have to be back in town around 6 pm. I'd like to do some exploring in the Sisters Range or something close to B'ham. Open to suggestions. I want to get an early start.

Those 5.4 cracks by the power lines at Murrin Park. 5.0 chimney at the Summit Wall at Mt. Erie. XY Crack ,5.5, at Leavenworth. 5.0 corner at Bruces Boulder.

Good one!

The slab routes on the left side of Fatty Bolger rock are basically high-ball boulder problems. they run 5.6-5.8 Also Banana Peel is so run out anyways, that I've often considered soloing it. There is one finger traverse move above the little steep section on the bolt pitch that I would still feel a bit sketched without a rope though.