kurthicks

partner found.

Looking for a partner for the weekend. Lilloet, Snoqualmie, Leavenworth, Hwy 20, or whatever you have in mind. Time to get the tools swinging again. Available to leave tomorrow evening or Saturday morning. PM me Kurt

nice to have a real job, isn't it?

nope, we were just teaching a course on the Coleman. beautiful weather though, eh?

Nice guys. I saw you heading up there (we were on the lower Coleman), but thought you were skiing. I believe that route is known as the "Pencil Thin Roman Mustache"

dave, i've got a pair of ascensions (the purple ones) that i'd let go for $20. they need to be reglued. they were for 165cm skis (102-79-98 or something).

The fang attachment was widened after the prototypes. easy fit now.

FYI:

The new Hyalite book is called "Winter Dance" and is written by Joe Josephson.

I heard that ice was being climbed all of last week at snoqualmie.

There are some in Red Rocks too. I recall some on the Panty Wall in the Calico Hills

any ice beta?

FYI: The road to baker has a large downed tree about 4 miles before the trailhead and numerous trees across the trail.

Bryan, i have both. shoot me a PM and we can talk.

Not that you asked about idaho, but from my experience there it was not a problem. After our day out (where at least 2 cops drove by), i checked the law and there was nothing about climbing, but as CBS said there are some public nuisance/distraction laws. They could probably cite you for destruction of public property too, i guess. In Washington, people have gotten ticketed for climbing the roadcuts at Stevens Pass.

i saw some sportivas at Sierra Trading Post in Reno today. size 37. $125, i think. give them a call if you want.

I'm sure that you could still find some seracs on baker to climb. the snow level was pretty high (above the icefall) until last week.

There is another place that I've used before. It's on the same strip as the Ski Lodge, but is just east and on the south side of Bow Valley Trail. I think it was the Bear Country Inn. I think we paid $40-60/night depending on season. It does have a pretty good free continental breakfast. looks like it got a new name: http://www.thehostelbear.com/

how long are they before stretching? after?

yes. it must be pretty cold and windy. search the forums and see what comes up.

I'd rather see them shooting in a range than blasting at whatever they choose along any (and all) forest roads.

The American Alpine Institute does not offer courses on the DC or Emmons route, only the Kautz. http://www.aai.cc/ProgramDetail/rainier/

any place that lives within the desert ecosystem. chase the sun.

carbon fiber or bonded rubber shaft?