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Climb: Brokentop-Gaper's Delight Date of Climb: 2/23/2005 Trip Report: Cruel Summer; The 80's classic from bannanarama should perhaps be remade this year with the title cruel winter. Indeed, us freshie minded fiends here in the pacnw have had a cruel winter.... sitting back, watching the fellas down south constantly getting sum, while nothing but high pressure and pineapple expresses continue to give it to the cascades up the... But somehow in the midst of the nino, some has been gotten. Here is a tale of two freshie starved peeps, and a magical place called Gaper's Delight. ......... sleep did not come easy that night. the pre-game anticipation hit hard at 2am. my inner stoke clock woke me up, and the hop-head induced headache answered back. some vitamin-i put me back to sleep, and for 3 more hours i dreamed of that special place... the magical place that always has some freshies... yet the sun shines warm on the face... that magical place called 'gapers delight'. pulling into the parking lot at dutchman flat, jlag and i were greeted with an empty lot. plabness. the sled was loaded up, and we were on our way to brokentop's east side. stepping off the sled at the wilderness boundry, the plabness came to a screeching halt.... a phatty 3" layer of sun crust covered the bounty of freshies. but the magic of gapers delight still beckoned, and we began to wander into the wilderness. after a short half hour skin, we stood below the beautiful gapers delight. immediately, massive gapage set in. jlag and i could not keep the jaws from dropping while skinning higher. skinning below schralper's ramp the views from the ridge were fantastic, but they were soon to be outshined by the blissfull fluff that the face had cached for us. with the first turn off the ride, we fully realized how magical this day would be. jlag gettin it on the first lap each lap down the delight ended with basking in the warm central oregon sun. and so the day wound away, up, and down, in the bliss of this alpine playground. earning some more the turns were just so blissfully powdery, we couldn't help but go back for third's and fourth's. jlag dropping in climbing for some more, jefferson in back mmmm, freshies last few turns and a good time was had by all. headin home thanks jlag for the good times. thanks gaper's delight for the tight terrain and freshie shots.

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noice! we were up on jakes peak on thursday, tallac looked super siiiicky. way to get some. how long was the approach?

I think there are a few of yallz out there that dig the cyber spray time. For your enjoyment, the chat room is back in the hizzy. ChatIsSoSuckRoom, so hot right now. : http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/chat.php

pictures are slowly coming back to life, check some old tr's. also, have you tried the active topics link?

XL'z no gooood. need large, i wear 12's but dont want XL

c'mon, somebody ou there has got ot have a pair they ain't gonna use!

agreed on both. i put a lot of time into TR's with pictures as well. Fortunately, that should be a fairly simple fix.

PM jlag, I think he was up there a few weeks ago. We did get some new snow this weekend, but not enough to really change road conditions.

althought the base ain't huge, the sisters wilderness is still providing the love this winter. here is some stoke stroke, get some!! RIPIN IT UP LOL, brokentop a la mode late afternoon in brokentop, schralper.com ball butte freshies pwn! tahoe here i come

in your ideal world of spray, what would you like to see? Our current bbs software vendor/package is getting a bit stale, and support/product updates are sparse so I'm looking around a bit. I'm sure many of you out there frequent numerous other message boards, and i'm curious what you like, and what features you think we could really use here on cc.com. I realize there are a few things that have already been pointed out: -Better Search Facility -Chat -Faster -Perhaps a better picture gallery solution A few things I have been toying with are: -RSS feeds -Donation Integration Anyhow, y'all being the users of this site, I want to hear what you would like. It still blows my mind that this place has grown so much in the past (is it 4 years now?) few years, and I want to make sure you sprayers are happy. Thanks timmy

nice work mang! any picts of that sweeet arse couliour on the west side of shastina, snap i forget what its called, but any picts? you can see it from weed.

zorro- looking stormy down here in the sisters for this weekend. at 9k feet on bachelor, we have had gusts up to 80mph this morning. fresh snow falling on a firm freeze/thaw layer, coupled with wind transport could make for spicy conditions on some aspects. haven't been on pole creek so i can't speak for access on that side but approaching from the south will be the slog in from dutchman flat. have fun and let us know how it goes. gt

yesireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee folks, put that BIG S pass to work, make the pilgrimage to the hill that is still taking sickness to a new level!!!!! come one, come all, unite joey! snowing since 1pm this afternoon, the stokecast is calling for 2-4" tonight, again tomorrow and on sunday. so mebbe a whole woppin foot of freshish over the weekend. do take care when riding, the little bit of new will do a nice job of covering up windblown ridges.

Outdoor-gear giant to reside at Old Mill Published: January 26, 2005 By Cathy Carroll The Bulletin Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), the outdoor-gear retail giant, announced that in November it will open a 28,000-square-foot store occupying all of the Old Mill District's former powerhouse, the brick building with three silver smokestacks that punctuate the skyline of Bend's west side. The company will begin hiring about 55 full-time and part-time staff in September, and is expected to help drive business and boost development at The Shops at The Old Mill District center. The store will feature the new format of the company's latest stores, including the one in the upscale Pearl District of Portland, said Mike Foley, a spokesman for REI. It will rent outdoor recreation equipment including skis, snowshoes, tents and sleeping bags. It will also include a camping-stove demonstration table, a water-filter testing station and a hiking-boot test trail, Foley said. "People have been asking to open one in Bend for a while," he said. "We have 5,000 active members in Bend, which means they made purchases in last two years." The business operates as a cooperative with 2.5 million active members and 76 stores nationwide. Non-members can shop at REI, but members who pay a one-time fee of $15 receive benefits including an annual member refund on eligible purchases, Foley said. REI's business success allowed the co-op to return $41 million in refunds to its active members in 2003 and donate nearly $2 million in support of the outdoors and outdoor recreation, according to the company's Web site. The location will be more convenient for Central Oregon shoppers who previously traveled to stores in the Portland area and Eugene or ordered online from www.rei.com, and paid for shipping. People will be able to order items online and have them shipped to the Bend store for pickup at no extra cost, Foley added. The retailer offers gear for hiking, cycling, climbing, paddling and winter sports, carrying its own brand and top, national brands. REI boasts employees who are knowledgeable about the outdoors and outdoor equipment and who are friendly in helping any customer, from novice to the highly accomplished, prepare for outdoor adventures, he said. Job-seekers can apply online at www.rei.com, Foley said. Wages for part-time sales staff and cashiers range from $8 to $13 an hour. Wages for repair technicians and supervisors are higher, he said. The store will make way for development of the north end of the Old Mill shopping area, said Karen Ford, a spokeswoman for the Shops at the Old Mill. "REI has such a huge following, they will be such a big draw and can't help but be a big thing for all the other shops on that side," she said. The center is in its second phase of development. Two new buildings are under construction next to the Red Robin and Greg's Grill, an 8,400-square-foot steak house, is scheduled to open at the end of the summer. Regal Cinema plans to build an addition for about 10 new screens and more property is to be developed between the powerhouse and Bond Street. "I don't know when it will be built," Ford said. "We are looking for the right mix of tenants. We are working with a land specialist on the best way to add on that will fit with the design of the existing center."

yeee of little faith. oh yes, i will still be skiing corn in july this year.

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Pass winds southwest 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Pass winds south 10 to 15 mph. Thursday night: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Friday: Showers likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Friday night: Showers likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Saturday: Showers likely. Windy. Snow level 3500 feet. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet. ^bachy base at 6k, werd.

indeed, i'm quite fond of the massaging clitoral region avatar image. steepconcrete's is pretty dang good too

step one: buy a mac with superdrive step 2: with all the free time you have from not having to deal with spyware/viruses you can make some pretty bitchin fliks with iMovie!

fkna who's up for pond skimming? perhaps the one good outcome of a sub-par snow year: cheap hardgoods

meanwhile, we be keepin it real in central oregon. thanks for taking one for the team WA. http://www.mtbachelor.com/mountain_services/current_conditions/

definately i think there are some good things in the document regarding climbers/access, but i feel folks that use these places need to be aware of what the land management agencies are planning and doing. interesting how they still outline all of the options, yet this is a final document. i think anyone that has been out to the marsupials would agree that some trail work is needed to prevent further de-vegiation and erosion.

all mighty chiznitch, how may i make the trip report more burly, less gay. Was it my pink belt? Don't hate on my mad steez

http://www.or.blm.gov/Prineville/Deschutes_RMP/Final_EIS.htm The plan above is open for public comment right now. The BLM here manages a few areas of interest to climbers: Marsupial Ridge area at Smith Rock, Sisters Climbing Area, as well as some caves in the area were some bolted lines exist. There are 3 .pdf's available for viewing at the above site, but for your reading convenience i have snipped the following tid bits related to our past time: --executive summary-- exec summary Rock Climbing Rock climbing is an extremely popular activity at Smith Rock State Park and on adjacent BLM-administered lands. These lands include some of the routes in the Upper Gorge area, where the columnar basalt columns along the river provide climbing opportunities. In general, these routes are not as heavily used as the routes in the Lower Gorge area that are on the west side of the river and close to the parking area at Smith Rock State Park. BLM-administered lands also include the Marsupial Crags, rock spires located east of the road locally known as “Burma Road”. Because this area is more diffi cult to access from the State Park center, it likely receives fewer visitors. At one time, these routes were more accessible, but the Burma Road was closed to motor vehicles in 1994, and this climbing area must now be reached by foot. The level of use and lack of maintenance on user trails on BLM-administered lands adjacent to Smith Rock State park has resulted in vegetation disturbance and soil erosion in some areas. At Marsupial Crags, the access trails are located on steep and loose slopes, and have resulted in erosion, which is visible from a considerable distance. Another climbing area of note within the planning area is the Sisters Bouldering Area, a 120-acre parcel of BLM-administered lands northeast of Sisters in Fremont Canyon. Although this area is designated as “Open” in the 1989 Brothers/ La Pine FEIS/PRMP, some roads into the parcel have been blocked with logs that defi ne a parking area near the main climbing boulders. The Fremont Canyon area has a combination of BLM, State, County and private land ownership. Land exchange proposals for blocking up federal lands have been considered in the past, as Deschutes County has sought to sell county holdings in the area. These efforts have been unsuccessful, and the sale and residential development of lands adjacent to this climbing area is likely. Pictograph Cave was developed with sport climbing routes in the early 1990s. Many routes were developed in the cave, with a total of about 80 bolt placements (drilled holes with expansion bolts and small metal plates or hangers) to protect climbers. Climbing route development in Pictograph Cave occurred about the same time as route development in other caves managed by the Deschutes National Forest. The development of climbing routes in these caves has resulted in confl icts between climbers, cavers, and others interested in cave management and cultural resources. Specifi c cave management strategies on the Deschutes National Forest have been assessed in the Road 18 Cave Management Strategy EA. Pictograph Cave is currently closed to all uses, pending completion of the FEIS/PRMP. --end-- Caves Pictograph Cave would be closed seasonally (October 15 – May 1) for bat hibernacula and other resource values. The cave would be closed to the installation of bolted climbing routes. All existing bolts and climbing hardware would be removed and the cave would be managed under Leave No Trace principles. The use and/or possession of chalk or visually apparent hand-drying agents would also be prohibited in Redmond Caves. Road Access Of Note Smith Rock The entire block would be closed to motorized vehicles. Additional non-motorized trails may be created both to solve resource issues at climbers’ trails and to meet demand for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail opportunities. Trail development would be coordinated with SRSP and CRNG. Trails would be designed and located to protect resources and scenic values. Proposed Reccomendations in Plan PICTOGRAPH CAVE reccomendations: Allocations/Allowable Uses: 1. Recreation: A. Bolted climbing routes would not be allowed. B. Pictograph Cave would be closed seasonally (October 15 – May 1) for bat hibernacula. Guidelines: 1. Manage cave access for hike-in visitation only. No developed or designated roads or trails would be built to provide access to the cave site. No designated parking area would be provided. 2. Place signs at the cave informing visitors of cave management policy. 3. Remove all existing bolts and climbing hardware and manage the cave under Leave No Trace principles. SISTERS BOULDERING AREA Objective R – 5: Provide for projects, programs, and permits that promote a diverse range of recreation opportunities. Provide for individual, group, and competitive event recreational use that could not be reasonably accommodated on private land. Guidelines: 1. If disposal/exchange of isolated BLM parcels west of Squaw Creek is made a priority, work with local climbing organizations and national groups such as the Access Fund to maintain the Sisters Bouldering area (Fremont Canyon) as a publicly accessible climbing opportunity. 2. The Sisters Bouldering area would be managed specifi cally for climbing use, and would be identifi able as BLM administered land. SMITH ROCK AREA Allocations/Allowable Uses: Allow development of additional trails to reduce impacts at climbing areas and to provide additional mountain bike, hiking, and equestrian use opportunities. Guidelines: 1. Develop alternative access to BLM administered lands adjacent to Smith Rock State Park if: A. Trails in Smith Rock State Park are closed to mountain bikes B. North Unit Canal is identifi ed as a regional trail corridor. 2. Coordinate trail development with SRSP and CRNG. 3. Trails would be designed and located to protect resources and scenic values. details at the site are available for those wishing to comment

my bro's haven't showed up yet imagine dat!