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Check out the former stomping grounds of DFA...smithrock.com. They have a fairly good selection of route topos online.

Dare I say...no, I dare not.

I'll say it again. My tricam

The start of the "2nd pitch" is a bastard. You're sooo close to the sinker crack...yet so far.

Your're right, bouldering is boring. Don't ever go. I was so friggin bored at the Peabody's and the Valley Circuits. Squamish? Boooring!!! The Happys? Snooooooore! Stick to stressful shady gear placements and loose rock on routes at Index like Even Steven or Bat Skins. You won't be bored!

How can I express how little I give a shit about what other's think about bouldering? If you don't like it, don't do it. Jesus!

This is all very cool. The potential is good up there, hope it's all done in good form and taste (yes according to me).

It was pretty awesome when we found some sweet problems. We were the only climbers there all day on Saturday. Lots of ORV folk givin us the stare. Nice view, close to Seattle. I plan on brushin a few probs off someday. We did look deep in the woods all the way until the hill levels off into a talus field, but I did not notice any other concentrated areas. Is this further up area above the east or west hiking loop?

I recall reading a few articles about that place in one of the mags. One of them was about some drama dealing with Kurt Smith and his campground there. Don't know anything new.

So a couple of us checked out Zeke's and have the following observations / questions. We pulled into the clear-cut and were psyched cause of the dozens of nice looking boulders. However, upon closer inspection most are strangely devoid of worthy lines. Yes, we found some awesome problems such as that V1ish right to left traverse crack. We also hiked around the two trails and saw a few more good problems. The hike through the clear-cut was a harsh bushwhack that needs trail work (I'll help). Most of the landings are very nasty without loads of pads and spotters. I'm wondering why aren't there more V3 to V5 type problems? Seems like most are real easy or REAL hard and balsy. I'd love to hear from those who know!

One more thing. Is this the road that goes by lower town wall? If not, where do I turn off 2? Thanks for all the info!!!

Are you talking about Leavenworth? Yes, I have been there lots and I like it. I think I'll just drive as far as I can in my SUV and explore with a few pads and a buddy.

How far is the hike? Who has domain over the property?

Anyone know current road directions and conditions to get to Zeke's wall?

And who might "said ropegun" be? Rusty?

May God save our automatic weapons! Click Here for some gun numbers from a very biased source. Watch the trailer if so inclined.

Also, that new Smith Guide is going to sell faster than Harry Potter! I'm immediately driving down to Redpoint to sleep in line for it. Perhaps if enough of us show up we can have an "Alan" party and dress the occasion. You know, torn lycra etc.

Poor DFA. He gets no respect. I've been a desciple of his wisdom and smith beta for...well, forever. DFA, I remember the good ol' days on the Smith message board.

Has anyone ever caught a car prowler red handed? Oh God the bad side of me would surface! So much pent up rage to release.

I have a fantasy: Drive to Squamish and park in the Apron lot. Leave with packs on backs only to hide in the trees to spy on the rig. Wait until the unavoidable break-in and ...

Saturday, my car with WA plates, got the keyhole gouged by a screwdriver. It was 2pm in the Chief lot. It was packed with people. No I did not have my wallet, etc in the car.

Excellent move. Can you please pm me their name and address so I know who to make the letter bomb out to? Thank you. Easy Bird. Save it for the chumps who jacked my door at Squamish!

Is "Svolvaer Gjeita" on the cover of the Webster guide? That climb looks awesome - and I'd be interested in seeing those pics sometime Yes, it's on the cover. It's a pretty easy four or five pitch 5.8. There's harder variations if you are so inclined. Like the book says, if you look down from the big jump move, you'll see the church with the conveniently located grave yard right below you!

Isn't that one called "Last Chance"

First off, Bird you are a bastard. Second, I spent 7 days climbing in Lofoten in 97. It is sooo awesome if you can handle the 10 hour train ride up to the ferry. We had bad jetlag, but who cares with non-stop light. Ed Webster has a great guide book for the islands. One highlight was topping out on "Svolvaer Gjeita" where you jump from one "goat horn" to another with major exposure. Huge granite coming out of the Norwegian Sea. Yes...I only had enough $$ for one beer the entire week. I gots loads of pics if I ever motivate to post em