jbclimber

I found an abandoned and partially damaged tent (and some garbage) in the Warrior Pk cirque, elevation 6087, UTM coordinates 10 T 489770 5291818. If it is yours and you want it back, contact me.

Anybody been up Goode, NE buttress yet (or even seen it)? Just curious about climbing conditions.

Hi, I am thinking about going up there next week. Is there a creek or water source near the base of Mt. Thompson? I seem to remember one when I came down the East ridge several years ago. Thanks!

Does the approach have snow? I am thinking about going there soon and won't bring an ice axe if I don't need it. Thanks.

Not Leki Makalus, sorry.

I found some trekking poles on the Tooth. If they are yours and you want them back, describe them in a PM to me. Thanks, John

FYI, Sharkfin Twr is 8120 feet in elevation. Sorry to hear about this. - John

Has anybody been up there more recently? I have heard some horror stories about the route being out of shape, and the summit block having a moat that has melted out 40 feet from the summit block and about 30 deep, requiring a Tyrolean Traverse. - John

Anybody know what aspect this slope is on? Thanks.

Why would anybody want to watch this lame-ass movie? It is like watching the Passion of Christ of climbing movies. Thumbs down!

Was there any snow on the mountain? Thx.

Yes, there was. All that I know is that a party had climbed the West Ridge the previous day, and were descending via Cascadian, when one climber slipped on hard and steep snow. The injuries were apparently severe enough to require a chopper rescue.

Thanks for the responses. I'll be right up there soon!

Hi all. I am thinking about going up to BC on a sunny weekend in July this year. I am curious about how crowded it gets at Wedgmount Lake? Is it really bad (like Mt. Rainier's Camp Muir)? If I gets too crowded maybe I will campout on the glacier somewhere. Thanks.

Anybody been up Ingalls Pk via the S. Ridge? I am curious about conditions,mainly if snow is still on the rock portion of the route. Thanks.

Anybody been up Silver Star Mtn-Silver Star glacier recently? If so, how was it? Thanks.

Sorry, I mis-read your posting. Probably not enough ice to ice climb yet.

I was there on Sat, 1 Nov. Icy, cold, and a dusting of snow.

I was on Dome on 9th Aug and a guy from the Tacoma Mtrs told me that he forgot his camera there. Unfortunately I don't have his name, so hopefully he will read your posting. - John

Other brand of idiots! They were not part of an official club.

Well, I did do the traverse, and it was great! The only problem encountered was a huge party of 11 from Olympia (mainly). This is way too many climbers to have in one party in an area like this. Not exactly low impact and very inconsiderate, especially when they set up their freakin camp right next to you!

Nike Air Cinder Cones are great, although I have not yet tried them in crampons. They hike and climb well. Work in the snow too.

Has anybody done the Ptarmigan Traverse recently? If so, I am curious how the trip went and if any diffuculties were encountered. Thanks!

I was up there 2 weekends ago. The route is in good shape. However, I would recommend that you rope up. One of my partners fell waist deep into a (not visible) crevasse on the lower Sitkum glacier!

I had mine washed by Rainy Pass Repair in the U District. They did a good job but it cost around $40.