ChocChick

My opinion is that t he curved hexes don't place as well as the Hexcentrics. They seem to fit a little sloppy because of the curves in some cracks. But, I am sure there will be equal arguements for and against them. I'd say 4 out of 5 times the BD Hexes end up being the piece I place.

Did anyone go to Smiff this weekend? Was it crowded? How was the weather? Where'd you camp? Are the car break-ins still a problem? I am heading off for a week at Smiff next week and just curious how things are shaping up there. Looking forward to the climbing, camping and Black Butte Porter!

Yes, there is a slight resemblence to Keith Richards!

It took some practice, but I have learned to pee quite well in a wide mouth nalgene. I have also used a heavy duty, freezer zip lock bag. Opens wide and is quite lightweight. But that was just a one time thing. But I would probably use it again in a pinch. I have thought about buying a wide mouth tupperware container just specifically peeing. But to get good at this stuff, ya just gotta practice. Haven't tried the lady j and I'm not interested in drinking my own piss. Now, pour me another Black Butte Porter!

Thanks all for your opinions. There are so many great routes out there to climb. Maybe all the classics would be worth it, maybe not. Who knows - it's a goal. Vertical movement is all good.

Yep, I have done both Forbidden and Stuart. Anyone have anything to say about the other routes? Come on, give up some beta.

I have done two of these routes already, but my partner has not done any of them. We want to climb all 5 this summer. Anyone done them all, or have any feedback, or interesting stories about the routes? Rainier - Liberty Ridge Forbidden - West Ridge Stuart - North Ridge Liberty Bell - Lib. Bell Crack Shuksan - Price Glacier

I usually have fun at Vantage, though it is not my favorite spot to sport climb. I prefer alpine, but hey it is vertical movement and it's all good. I did see the Aurora Borealis while camping there in the fall. It was gorgeous.

The Buckaroo Tavern in Fremont!