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I prefer to have two tools on 50 degree rime with big exposure. Thats just me though. As for the alpine ice, as I said, conditions were spicy. Unfortunatly not every climb in the mountains is on neve, especially in the middle of winter.

Nice! Been over that pass from brainard lake under a full moon. That was nice. Good terrain in the indian peaks for sure.

Climb: Mt. Hood-Wy-East Date of Climb: 2/20/2004 Trip Report: Started climbing at 4:00 a.m.. SKinned to 8500 feet and made the traverse. Downclimbed a large cornice, climbed 1000 ft. of alpine ice, 1000 of unconsoldated powder, and 1000 of rime. Cruxes were the cornice, reading wind loading, and the exit gullies on the east face. Great route, snow conditions were optimal for keeping things spice. Clear all day. Decended the south side. Gear Notes: two tools, crampons, skis Approach Notes: traverse at 8500, watch south-west aspects for wind loading.

I'll tell you what went down hill, the CAM. Talk about full circle. There it is CC.com, where everything goes full circle.

i wonder if the lobes will even contract with all that gunk on them

Watch out.... Trust me everyone watch out. No longer will the BD .75 be green, it will be brown.

My fault? You dirty sonofabitch. Sure send me to do the dirty work(i.e. french free the aid pitch), and then blame the cam drop on me. Oh noo noo my firend. Nada guilt amigo. nice try though, gotta give points for the effort. That thing looked fine. Toss it in a crack and drop some wieght on it, see if the metal has any hairlines in it.

Has anyone climbed the north ridge in full conditions?? How was the ridge? And the pinnacle?? Rime, or good gear? Cornices?? Thanks

Mike you always will have a special place in my heart too. Even though after all the yanking that occured this weekend, my hands are raw, its still all good. Cheers dude, Nick

Freakin SWWEEEEEEEET weekend. Saturday rocked, Sunday was stellar and head spinning. Pics are in the gallery. Nick

wholly shit man You got ballz for trekin in there. were you shooting for the early morning??? Good to see your back

I'll be there on friday! Cheers, Nick Fuck yeah

Good flick for sure, as is the STOKE YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

found partner

All i know about vans is that the astro kicks some serious ass. I have also seen the larger econos- but they seem too big to drive long distances comfortably. Find a web site specializing in trades ie. electricians,plumbers(be wary ) and you will most likely find a good deal. Most company vehicles are maintained well, and would be of a great cost benifit to purchase.

Looking for partners for Friday morning.... Send me a PM if interested Nick

Climb: Hood-South Date of Climb: 2/8/2004 Trip Report: Awoke in the t-line parking lot at 3:00 to a beautiful full moon, and howling winds. Began climbing, no headlamp needed. Put in the boot path up to the summit. Instead of skirting Crater Rock, climbed a 500 ft. couloir, and then a mixed step up the west face. Made it to within 50 feet of the top before hollow ice started collapsing. Decided to forgo that, and continue up the hogsback. By now I was in the lenticular, and snow was flying. Summitted, returned. Gear Notes: shoulda had rope, hexes, and partner for crater rock Approach Notes: good boot path, variation to the normal way

why the hell do you get the mid-week off You better make the best of that situation, cause it doesn't come along often Good luck

NFHOOD

tha tis the shittiest thing I think i have ever done. I now feel stupider for having done that

looks quality for sure! Wish I didn't have mid-week responsiblities. Hopefully the pressure will last till next friday.

I guess i deserve no pity then, cause i will take resort life anyday of the week. Girls prancing around, climbing, looking good, me sitting there with a margarita in my hand, and a nice lawn chair checking everything out. Shit, after enough drinks, and a little jimmy B on the radio I start seeing myself in mexico. Cheers to mexico

yeah, that place rocks! All climbers pretty much, good place to meet people for sure

I answered my own question, 94 bucks a night. But hey, they have irons in the rooms, perfect for waxing up the board after a long day of riding