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I agree that the Mount Rainier: Climbers Guide is a good source for fun reading. For me, any time is a good time on Rainier. Although I have only climbed a few routes, it seems that you can always find something fun to do. Just pick your route according rock-fall hazards, as August is very prone to this. Wait for a few months till ice consolodates many of the routes.

yeah guy... i was gonna be there, but getting the teeth yanked i might still try and make it, would it be worth it if i got my teeth pulled on the 26th and had to be back in van (area) on the 5th? i gues i will be out for a couple days mabe 2-3 at the most... puts me at the 29th... 30th be there... leave the 4th... 4 days.... is it worth it? weather likely to kick my ass if i will be there for such a short time? uber bummed... mabe someone has a wrench and wanst to make a quick $50 after work lemme know You just let me know when and where you want your teeth ripped out. Bring a pair of needle nose pliers, a bag to collect blood(this will be sold), and i will supply the J.D. I am leaving Corvallis the 12th of Sept, and will be returning the 29th. If anyone has any free time i would love some company on the road.

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Yeah, not departing for a few weeks.

I am heading from Vancouver to the Kananaskies lakes area just south of Banff. I will be spending a week(7 days) in the kananaskies lakes area, but the rest of the time i have open for climbing, backpacking, and mountain biking. Any suggestions on places to stop en-route towards Banff would be greatly appreciated. Nick

Thursday night I made my way from the Pole creek TH to the base of east face on the North sister. Camped at 6,400. Was moving by 7:45 a.m. friday morning, climbing via the south-east ridge. Found the snow traverse moderate due to a moat between the snow, and the rock. One 10 foot ice step in moat, but this will melt out in the next 2-3 weeks. Nice twin rope in the bowling ally so no down climbing. Great trip! Conditions are very good right now. Beware of a decent on the edge of the hayden glacier. It is very broken up this year, and would not be safe unless roped up. Can approach below the hayden in the valley to gain the south ridge. All this beta obviously is pertanant to the east side approaches.

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Very short notice: Friday, saturday climb of the edumunds headwall on Rainier. Depart mowich lake Tommorrow morning.

I stopped using a bladder for winter climbs for a few years till when chance came i stubbled across a insulator for the hose. Myself and friends have weather -40 F with these things never having a problem. The insulator is a neoprene slip on cover that makes all the difference in the world!

Saw a pair of used grivel mt.blanc tools for 100$. What are your thoughts?? I am looking for a nice set of versatile alpine tools. Thanx.

Iodine. Isn't the wonderland trail 90 miles?? A friend of mine just did a section to indian henry's, and around those parts. Plenty of water for cooking dehydrated foods(obviously). Nice glacial run-off.

yeah, money is my problem.

Heading that way on the polish/polish direct in 2006. When is your trip. Planning a mid January climb. Light and Fast, not expedition.

Anyone got an ass plug??

Anyone been around this area recently?Conditions? Shrund crossing?

Bronco, you dirty bastard

gonna be at the stone on sunday. If anyone is there "is there anybody in there" hey.

well that is a little more rational than some of the things i was thinking

thing that scared me was all the fucking immunizations. Plus they probably got some new "sarries" conncoction they are pumping now too.

jersey finger, huh?? not laughing at you, just wondering where that name originated.

Mountians are funny in that they reflect your motives and reasoning.(like a mirror,pond...etc.) Good, happy, group dynamics are what make GROUP trips fun. Combined power and judgement to overcome obstacles together. Soloing is you. Your power. Your discretion. Your motives. Why are you climbing? Analyize your motives for soloing. If you find the answer is anger, frustration, or a mere means of proving something, you will never summit, but only climb in bad style. Climb for the right reasons and your solo's will not be CHEATING, and will be rewarded with a fullfillment. You will know you accomplished something pure. A test for your motivation is when you look at the crux, which was obviously the rock band, did it present itself to you as an opportunity, or an obstacle?? I write this because it has taken me many climbs in the last 6 months to analyze a solo gone bad for myself. I was soloing Sargents Ridge on Shasta in February. A wind slab gave way, and i slid 400 vertical feet on 60 degree ice into a large basin. Besides a nasty ice burn in my back i managed to retreat unscathed. This is the first time i guess i have really written or said much about it, but the best thing is to learn from MISTAKES, and to recognize what causes them. Then go out to climb another day.

fucking maniacs , funny but scary at the same time. Most people on this site are authentic with their reporting of skills, while others judgement is to be questioned.

never dealt with that sort of "jumping cactus"?

North sister(faith) is evil