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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!

02-03 rossi XXX banditos with fritschi freeriznides volkl karma for my all mountain + throwing sick RIP IT UP LOL in the park gotama for those epic bachy pow days

w00t, sickness brah. Riiiidin the biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Kaaaaahuuuuuna! Thanks for the great pics

music credit kind of too small to read at the end: "ride" by- robert bradley's backwater surprise dave- this hut/yurt tour is run by Connelly Brown at Wallowa Alpine Huts (www.wallowahuts.com). They run tours up to McCully Basin (better terrain imho) and fully guide the trips and really provide a great trip. We did spot rodger at the bakery in Joseph so he's still running the tent cabins at wing ridge. and yes it is a LONG drive to get there, and the drive home with dense freezing fog sucked major ass, but man there is some great skiing over there. granted we didn't get the 19'+ of snow, the 18"+ we got was freaking fantastic i'll post some stills that show the love.

Climb: Wallowa and Elkhorn Range-McCully Basin and Angel Basin Date of Climb: 1/9/2005 Trip Report: The past few months I have been absorbed in 'living the dream' as me and my co-workers at mt. b refer to working at the resort. Unfortunately, this year, living the dream has come at a high price... long hours at the mountian, numerous angry lift served peeps, and not a whole lot of quality on snow time (not to mention not much time to spray either). Indeed, the dream had consumed so much of my time, a venture into the magical land of snow and rock was long overdue. So when thrashador extended an invite to go play in NE oregon, I was in. The adventure was pure delight from start to finish. Freshies, friends, more freshies, and long-john funk; who could ask for more. So, for your viewing pleasure, I present: Time 2 Trip quicktime 6.4mb right mouse click save target as NE Oregon is freaking shwanko friends, get some!

bachy takes sickness to a whole new level. but if you are looking for steeps, chute 4 at mt ashland takes the cake bitches. bend sucks, don't come here.

dmitri, you can also park at the bachelor west village lot. cut through the nordic area, and it is a bit more of a direct approach to south sister.... no sno park pass required, and ample spots.

well put jon. thanks for your patience with us getting the glitches fixed up. work has been a beyotch the past few months for me, and now i'm going skiing. get sum.

w00t! heading to mccully this weekend and to a-lakes after, can't freakin wait.

bachy christmas 04, a visit from he who brings much stoke gaper clause and sage!

must say it was a pretty impressive slide... goes to show that you can be on some mellow terrain and still be taken out. sorry for the bad pict its from the cell phone. Looks like it was 2 seperate aspects slid. The face of the terminal moraine and the gully between the terminal and lateral moraines slid out. one arm of the slide came pretty close to the loading terminal for summit chair. Lots os sick trees to slide on now! and another fun pict from today pond skimming at red chair

check what date range options you are searching. i just did a search for rainier with the limitation of post must be older than 1 year and got lots of stuff about a dog named fido!

i hear skibowl is going to convert the mountain slide into a water slide this weekend. that would be siznick.