ChocChick

Perhaps us cc.com girls prefer love not shitty spray insults. But the "girls" that do get involved in heated spray, hold there own pretty damn well! I read the spray and comment when I feel really moved but I like cc.com mainly for the climbing aspect. Though, you spray masters give me something to do when I am completely bored shitless in cubeland. Thanks!

http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listArea.php?AreaID=561 http://students.washington.edu/~mmcmurra/climb%20html/mt_erie.html http://home.comcast.net/~mtobey418/erie.htm some info and directions

Seriously, the best info to be had for this area is in the Washington Rock book. I did some online searching a couple weeks ago and you should be able to round up some stuff - but I would take up Alpinfoxxy on his offer. One thing though, it gets SUPER busy up there and there is very little parking if you drive to the top and hike down to some of the climbing areas. The wall at the very top of the mountain, where the look outs are is probably a little on the easy side for you. That wall is used a lot for classes. You will drive I-5 north to Hwy 20 and take a left going to Anacortes, just before you get to Anacortes, you take a left going towards Coupeville and Deception Pass. There has got to be good directions out there.

There ya go Ken - Alpinfox has all the answers!!!

You aren't talking about Mt. Erie, are you? The one with the view of the San Juans?

Ken4ord, Sorry to hear about your friends. I had a feeling that you would know them. . . My thoughts are with the climbers. I hope they are doing well at this point, I really do. They mountain looked pretty socked in yesterday.

Yeah, from what I have been hearing from a few people, I am starting to get really intrigued about the climbing AROUND DT. I guess there will be tons to climb and I may have to drive to Wall and visit Wall Drug too! :-)

What did the lesbian frog say to the other lesbian frog? "They're right, we do taste like chicken!"

Fuher Finger? Not sure if it will be in then - and depending on conditions, it is considered an ice climb. But it is a great route and when we did it, were the only party. You descend via the Kautz.

Thanks everyone for the terrific beta! I am loaded with a ton of great info and I am sure I will have an awesome time there! Special thanks to wormfighter6, ryland moore and Thinker! You totally

Yeah, I checked out that same site last week. It was one of the factors that helped me decide to be very serious about my plans to climb there. I am having a hell of a time finding a climbing guide, though.

Has anyone done any climbing on Devil's Tower? Just looking for info and personal experiences. What are some fun routes? Is there good camping? Any sage words of advice about climbing there? Is there a worthwhile climbing guide? Whatever you want to offer. . .

I would travel to all the places I have dreamed of climbing - with my boyfriend - and make sure I have at least 3 times a day. No soloing for me, I don't want to be lonely when my brain explodes. Hopefully that will happen on a summit or during .

Baggage = Babies, i.e. Single Moms Seems like some of you guys have been listening to too much Tom Lykis!

Thanks to everyone who repsonded! I found a pair - so I am all taken care of.

Ya get what you pay for. . .

I am teaching my boyfriend to ice climb this year and we need to get him a set of ice tools. So if you have a set of gently used bent shaft ice tools, please let me know the make, model and price. Thanks a ton!!!

That's what I figured. Just wanted to get out locally and swing my picks. Guess I will have to wait for awhile. Thanks!

Anyone know the condition of Observation Rock right now (the ice portion)? If so, please PM me. Thanks!

Minx, my fiance and I were at Vantage all weekend. I know what church group you are talking about. They happened to camp next to us. Sunday morning while we were making breakfast, they gathered around for an outdoor service. So we were subjected to the sermon whether we wanted to hear it or not. Personally, I didn't want to hear it, but the pastors voice carried quite nicely and bounced right off the canyon walls into our camp. To me, that was worse than hearing a few choice swear words.

The Enchantments Ouray, Colorado Banff, Alberta Canada Squamish Easter Washington Desert City of Rocks, Idaho Arizona Desert Lake Tahoe Smith Rock The Olympics These are the places I have been where I have felt complete - my soul soothed - my mind at ease - the knowledge that this is where I belong.

well, we can all tell what "head" you gents are thinking with.

Ken4ord, you are the original bad boy.

Hey! I just found out from the rangers today that sulphide is looking good. Crevasses are wide open but you can still get around them. I'm planning on doing it next weekend. Wear a helmet, lots of rockfall, but the route is in good shape.

Minx, I have been iceclimbing for 4 years now and have been extremely happy with my CM Axars. I have small hands and they have been perfect for me. My ex-boy used the Black Prophets and sometimes we would switch off, but I stilled loved my Axars the best. They swing great and I very rarely have to swing more than once to get a solid placement - unless, of course, the ice is rock solid. I definately have no complaints.