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Oh man I didn't realize it was forecasted to be that bad, fruck!!!!! Everywhere rain, even down in Bend, WTF. Hope it changes.

I know but hopefully somewhere something is doable.

So I have talked to a couple of you, but no real commitments. I need to have a definite plan to climb some big routes this weekend. So this is what I have in mind. Base out of Colchuck lake and climb S. Face Prussik, Backbone on Dragontail, and maybe something else in that area. Go to WA Pass, climb shit, Clean Break, Something on the wine spires and check out a possible new line. Push it up to Rockies and get on a big classic. Head up to Squamish and climb climb climb drink drink drink. One word: Slesse So what's it gonna be serious and commited people only.

Also the partners section is the best place to post it in.

Both R&I and Climbing suck ass. I wouldn't even use those rags for TP there that bad. I stopped looking at those thing and reading them years ago.

Another benefit of Endurox it is a great hangover prevention and recovery tool.

I am not sure if you saw this in the other thread, but this is from a letter I recieved from a friend: "Wednesday, May 19, 2004 IDEXX runners-5K SUNDAY to honor Peter Cooley A message from Betsy Perry, Manager, Business Communications The organizers of the Pond Cove 5K Challenge in Cape Elizabeth have notified us that this year's race will be in honor of Peter Cooley and they'll be using the proceeds as a donation for the Mt. Rainier rescue team that tried to help him. The race is set for Sunday, May 23rd, at 8:30AM, starting at the Cape Elizabeth Middle School on Scott Dyer Road. There will be ribbons available to show that you're running in memory of Peter. You can complete your registration at the school the day of the race. The cost is $20, payable with cash or a check made out to "National Park Service/Mt. Rainier National Park" with "Rescue donation account" in the memo line. (Please don't register online, as there's no way to signify that you're running for Peter.) Not a runner but interested in donating? Bring your donation to Business Communications (just up the stairs from Lobby A) and we'll take it to the race. Thanks, everybody. See you Sunday!" So there are people thinking about the rescue service that was involved. kudos to them.

So far all of the ti screws that I have ever used are not worth the weight savings and not worth the money savings. Do yourelf a favor and get yourself a really nice ice screw that you can trust and one that your partner won't hate you for owning. They are worht the money. My personal faves are the BD, they're bomber and place easy.

Cytomax Cytomax nasty ass chit. I used it once and notice that some had leaked out of my water bottle and the caused the paint to peel. Accelerade, now on sale at Supergo $7 for a large container.

Cool, thanks Pete, didn't have access to my computer yesterday to post this info. Further more I just recieved this yesterday as well: "Thought your friends out there might appreciate knowing about this. M Wednesday, May 19, 2004 IDEXX runners-5K SUNDAY to honor Peter Cooley A message from Betsy Perry, Manager, Business Communications The organizers of the Pond Cove 5K Challenge in Cape Elizabeth have notified us that this year's race will be in honor of Peter Cooley and they'll be using the proceeds as a donation for the Mt. Rainier rescue team that tried to help him. The race is set for Sunday, May 23rd, at 8:30AM, starting at the Cape Elizabeth Middle School on Scott Dyer Road. There will be ribbons available to show that you're running in memory of Peter."

Hey Thanks, dberdinka and Eerie, both of your suggestions sound good. I am siked on checking it out, I always love getting out to a new area and I have always heard it is pretty busy there, so hopefully tomorrow we will have the crag all to ourselves. Still open to hear about other people favorites so I can at least check them out for the future.

Did you hear what MisterTool said Alpinfox, I don't know if I want to be involved in anything illegal. Hey Thanks Alex, honest mistake made. Any other favorite routes out there from any of you? Hey T, thanks for the links.

Ididn't realize i was suppose to put in all the leg work for you . We are still hiring for that postion i told you about. No more 4 day work weeks though, bastards.

***I am not ignoring your guide book offer*** Oh my Gawd settle down....my timer went off and I had to run back to the lab. Y'know sum of us here have to werk for a livin'. That would be great if you could leave your copy of Washington Climbing with your roomies or the mailbox, I'll swing by after work today.

It's gone, I searched for it and no where to be seen. So anybody some info please?

Well let's try this again. I posted a question about Mt. Erie and now it is gone, sort of sucks. Well can anybody give me a suggestion of what routes to do up there? I want to cruise up there and check it out since I ahve never been up there. Sounds like a nice place from the descriptions I have read so far. Thanks for any info.

Yeah that's it, thanks B and T. I guess I am just a pothead, short term memory loss or something like that. So what routes would you reccomend? where is Mount Erie?

No I don't have a picture or anything, I just can't remeber the name of that area up along the coast here in WA that has some good seaside or seaview climbing. Mt. something? Where is it? What is the name? And what routes would you reccomend? Thanks.

I second what Fern says, let's work together at keeping our playground clean. It can get really bad out there. One time when bailing off of Cannon in NH I started clearing out all the old junk on a seldom climbed route. I was five pitches up and by the time I was on the ground my pack was full and I had to strap my ropes to the outside of my pack. It is a good community service leaving a rap ring or bail biner when leaving sling so that it doesn't get cluttered up. I typically carry a few rap rings with me with some bail cord, it weighs nothing. With that said though as others have said you can rap directly off a sling and it is ok, just don't lower and I would recommend against trusting sling that left by others that don't have rap ring or bail biner on it, most likely they rapped on it and pulled their rope across the sling or cord.

Well some good news Scott is safely off the moutain along with 4 other climbing rangers. to everyone involved. Lambone yes, Peter was wearing a helmet.

Looks like the company that Peter worked for is going to start a college fund for his kids. I will let you know where it is set up once I find out.

Maybe we can print out whatever you want to say and post it in the card so that everybody can be included. Just an idea, but a cyber card sounds good to.

That is such a great idea all and I am sure Peter's family would greatly appreciate the gesture. I know some of Peter's friends out East and can ask around if anyone has started a fund. I can also get the address to send the card to them.

I was so excited when I got home last night and saw the footage of Peter get pick off the mountain, that I made the assumption that things were going to be ok. Than later that night I got a call informing that Peter passed away. I just couldn't believe it. It was the farthest thing in my mind, I am still in shock. I hope everyone who was/is up on the mountain as part of the rescue make it back safely. Good luck and thanks for your efforts.

Cool, it would be sweet if they can get them off the mountain today.