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  1. Selling a couple of items for my climbing partner/friend that passed away, so I don't have all of the logistics, just photos of the gear. Both items are in superb condition and the profits will go towards his son's college fund.

    *Bivy Sack... $125 OBO

    *Sleeping Bag... $250 OBO (not sure of the rating, but this bag is worth a lot more for sure. Used up in AK.)520_1024x768_.jpg518_1024x768_.jpg

  2. This is for my buddy. After assisting and celebrating a first summit for a special friend, we were called for a rescue. My bro's whippets were on the Hogsback, only to find them gone hours later when we began to lower the subject down. PM me if you have them or you know someone who does. Thanks.

  3. Mark's Wife asked that I send this out to local climbing community...

     

    Tuesday 6/19 2pm; Memorial Service followed by a brief reception. Lewis & Clark College (0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd., Portland, OR 97219), in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel. Please carpool if possible. Gathering to follow at the Cartier home.

     

    Out of respect for Mark’s style, we request that you shun ties and wear your favorite products from Nike, Mountain Hardware, Columbia, BD or Patagonia. Bonus points for anyone wearing Shox or Nike Futbol or Sorel or climbing boots/shoes.

     

    Your outpouring of love and support has been humbling. In lieu of flowers, we request that any donations be made in Mark’s name to Portland Mountain Rescue http://www.pmru.org/contact/donation.html, the organization which helped Mark, and The Smith Rock Group at the Bank of the Cascades, https://www.botc.com/ where donations can be made directly to the account. The Smith Rock Group is devoted to protecting and supporting Mark’s beloved Smith Rock.

     

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  4. Ivan... He was wearing a helmet.

    Benb... I received your number from RH and will catch up with you soon as the family would appreciate any info or thoughts that you have.

    Mark had become a close friend and climbing partner of mine in the past few years and I am so thankful that the cc.com community has been so respectful and kind. I'll never climb with anyone better.

  5. Trip: Black Peak - NE Ridge

     

    Date: 7/9/2011

     

    Trip Report:

    *Our intention was to climb Buckner, but after hearing the road was still closed a couple miles out from the Cascade Pass TH, by chance we came up with our Option B... Black Peak.

     

    *Weather was perfect, snow up to the base of the route, and the rock was much better than expected. Overall, a great day, a cool mountain and a somewhat easy car to car for N. Cascades standards (although we were whooped by the time we got back to the truck).

     

    *Beware of the Black Peak mountain goat... He was our friend for the whole day. In fact, he climbed up and descended the south ridge with us. Then he turned on us and went "aggro"... snorting and jumping up on his hind legs. He wanted food, but all I offered was my axe. Then, he ran after my partner. Hopefully the guys that were camped out at Wing Lake had their gear in tact when they got back from their climb.

     

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  6. Drive time is about 2 hours at the most (Bishop to Trailhead). Approach is approximately 1 - 1.5 hours. 6-7 pitches of 5.6 great rock... If you really want a classic moderate route with an easy drive time and approach, this is the one. Formerly from Mammoth and would strongly recommend Cathedral vs. Laurel (however, that one is listed by Peter Croft as a classic as well).

  7. Was down there a couple of weeks ago on the Hotlum. Cracks were opening, but small and easy to negotiate. They had a huge snow season, so no ice as of a 2 weeks ago. Shasta Mountain Guides are great for route conditions, as well as, the local rangers.

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