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Timmay, I'm saddened to hear that things have escalated to such a level. This site wasn't meant for things like you're dealing with, but for those days and times like that day at Smiff this summer...just hanging out, flailing and cursing our way up some easy routes and trying to be as plab as possible...all with new friends. that's what it's all about. Thanks for what you've given to me as a climber and as a person. next time i see you, the beer's on me.

slogging up Rainier with the masses...

i was looking at doing that route in the next 3 weeks...thanks a bunch for the beta! how was the approach?

i heard that the mazama is in good shape right now ...have fun.

I happened to find myself buildering around the WSU campus last night...it was the first time, but i think i'll be doing more. i only do traverses around the buildings though. just a few feet off the ground, nothing like he was doing...

i don't think that corn was the crop he was referring to...

I saw the mountaineers books catalog yesterday and the new WA guide is listed, but won't be available until Oct as was stated before. the cover photo looks pretty sweet. i've got mine on reserve from the local gear store already.

I'm looking for something to hit up on the upcoming three day weekend, so does anyone have a favorite route in WA or southern Canada that is somewhat moderate? I'm thinking like grade III, glacier travel, AI, and some easy rock.....

nothing like a good poem to motivate me to go elsewhere. what about the crevasses on the eliot for some ice? does it look dry yet?

thinking of heading up to Hood for some ice on the Eliot and then hitting up Sunshine this weekend. Has anyone been up there recently? how are the crevasses on the Eliot? is there still snow all the way up the route? Thanks...

Sierra Trading Post just dropped the price on Black Prophets again... $75.16 Mountain Gear also has Shrikes for around $80

I hope no one was planning to head to Jeff this weekend: "Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Closure All National Forest land within the boundaries of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from Santiam Pass, north of U.S. Highway 20 to the Willamette National Forest boundary on Park Ridge are closed to public use" USFS fire info and pictures Another fire website

why don't you give Chris Sabo a call at the FS in Bend? he seems to be the "man" of sorts in the newspaper. I think thta he's the Recreation Guy there; he might have an answer for you...it might not be a good one though.

i think that Smiff will have to be graced with my presence for the event, as i'm sure it will be pretty plab... GT--send me a PM about Wallowas info when that time comes around.

Here's one way to rap on one and pull the other... Click me

finally, something from the mounties worth using... some more bridge info...

i'm glad to see that someone isn't just going to climb B-choss in a day from the trailhead. to you. if you're going to camp at Golden, watch out for the "green lakes" skeeters...they're huge this year. they should be dying down a little by now though as compared to when i was there 2 weeks ago. those bastards pack a punch. head up the drainage up towards the ponds (the last water) that are south of Golden Lake, following a stream. from there you can gain the NW ridge by shooting for the obvious saddle, up the choss, and follow the climbers' trail to the summit. i didn't find any need to take a helmet when i went, but rockfall could possibly be an issue when you're getting on the ridge if you're partner is clumsy... are you heading up friday?

Erik, fyi, i just spent nearly 6 hardass weeks clearing trails in the Sisters and it's not volunteer activity. i could only wish to be so lucky as to not do that godforsaken work. it totally sucks. before you go spouting off about this and that, get some more info. oh yea, don't confuse the Wilderness Rangers with the Field Rangers who give you parking tickets. there is a huge difference. oh, and don't complain to the W. rangers about tickets either because we (generally) don't like, nor did the FS initiate, the fee demo policy...but you'd better talk to congress about that stuff. it was basically a ploy by some national RV organization or something that they passed up to congress. if it wasn't for that $ though, you'd see no cleared trails at all. or at least that's the way funding is going throughout the northwest. imagine schwacking on every approach...

as Gaper said, we spent the day at Smiff. lots of flailing, sweating and cursing, but still totally plab. GT, that last route was .11a... i think i deserve a few beers when i finish that one.

that's kind of why i was askin... i might just get a pair of Prophets, sell my Light Machines and hookup with some new bent shafts . probably some BDs because i could change picks that way. hmmm, time to do some actual thinking.

anyone want to go to Smiff right now? My partner bailed and i want someone to go hit up some moderate routes (up to 5.9 sport or i'll follow anything on trad). call 208.301.4181... or 548-4782 i'm available all afternoon...

It's a little early to be hoping about a good ice season, but...i'm still considering getting a new set of tools. I have the Grivel Light Machines now and like the small diameter of the shafts, but would like something with a straight shaft for added versatility. any suggestions? anybody used the BD Prophets and have an opinion? thanks.

I have a pair of Salomon Super Mtn 9's. i love the things. they seem to do just fine on any terrain you can throw at 'em. you mentioned that you have flat feet and overpronate and i do to. these seem to combat all of that well. i especially like the inner lacing system on the tongue for that custom fit...and they've never given my any blisters even on the long death marches and cascade slogs, even when they were new. that's my $.01

you're in the clear from the Man in Oregon for at least the remainder of this year. after that, he is going to start collecting on fines...so watch out. i had something reported to a collection agency one time which i had already paid, boy did that suck to get cleared up. i've heard that up in WA they aren't quite as lenient.