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Well the helicopter had to turn back this morning because of bad weather. They are saying that they are going under the assumption that they will not be able to reach Peter and Scott by helicopter. The forecast up on the mountain is not good for the next several days. The team of two are at 10,400 and will reach Peter and Scott around noon. At that point they will stabilize him and prepare to lower him down the mountain. They didn't say this, but knowing the terrain they will wait for the rest of the rescue party to arrive to lower him down the mountain, they will need them. My assumption is if the weather is not to severe they will begin lowering down the mountain late this afternoon, early evening. If the weather worsens then tomorow is when they will start lowering. There is suppose to be a press conference at noon.

I know Peter, the guy that is injured up there, and know that he is in top physical condition, so I am hoping for the best. His partner too has a ton of experience. I just don't like the sounds of Peter having a head injury that high up and rescue crews not being able to get to him. I hope everything works out for those guys. If anybody has any further info please let me know. I know a lot of people out in New England that are praying for them both and would like to know what is going on.

I sent this link to all my climbing buddies and here is a response that one of my friends recieved from someone he sent the link to. Enjoy. "Thanks for the heads up Greg. I don’t need to worry though because I’m still using the biners that I bought in Maine back in the nineties. I recently put them through a test by using them to connect the 2 chains together that I use pulling out stumps and rocks. I also had them fall from the back of my truck (no gun rack yet but coming soon) onto I40 and get run over by 300 or so trailer trucks. That worried me a bit because I know their not really made for that so I checked them for cracks, straightened the bends and re-riveted the broken gate pins with some rolled up tin foil (that shit never rusts). I also decided to heal any internal cracks by cooking them in my patio fireplace then quickly cooling them in icewater so that they wouldn’t warp. Anyone want to go climbing?? I’ve got the gear…."

Little cat big fart

blah blah blah blah. This sums up my view on politics in in a nutshell this day in age. They are all a bunch of morons.

STFU, what is wrong with you man, don't edumacate these fools that leading is the bomb. I don't know about you or any one else, but I like being a rope gun, that means I get to pick the style and what we are going to climb no questions or suggestions asked. The pointy end is where I want to be, da hell with seconding.

Dude you really need a job, huh?

Well NOLse there is definitely more than one Finger of Fate out there, cause I know of an other on Cannon in NH.

IceyMartlet are you the only Marlet fan around these parts or what? It is so funny what you miss out on when you are out of the loop even if it is only for a week, but this Marlet is new too me and seems to be hated by everyone it seems except you. Is everyone jealous or what's going on?

Good question Off-White. I haven't been on it, ended up doing the easier traverse, but curious what others think of it. Also wondering if the other side of the gendarme has been climbed, looked like there was just as nice of crack on the other side of the gendarme?

DUDE!!! Is that Bridwell??!!! Man it looks like it could be, but there is no cigarette hanging out of his mouth.

Ever go on any of the Outing Club trips?

What college? Univesity of Southern Maine

When I was in college in Maine we used to do naked hikes in the fall. It was a pretty funny sight when you meet other hikers on the trail. They always seemed to be more embarassed than we were.

Be prepared for snow right now, if you choose that option.

Two letters EB

Split the rack on a couple of slings, hold sling, grab gear, wrap gear with sling, place in pack. Essentially just toss it in your pack, but wrapped up. Don't clip shit on the outside of your pack, unless you want to lose all the benefits of bringing your pack.

I'll be in San Diego from May 6th to May13th. I can climb on the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. I will only be traveling with my harness, shoes and chalk bag. If you are in the area and want to hook up send me an e-mail or pm me. I can lead up to mid10 trad and will try following anything. Cheers

Thanks for the info.

Of Forbidden. . ? There is a 5.10 the go up the south face of Forbidden that is listed in one of the Select guides. I believe it is one or two pitches of 10 the rest being more moderate from what I remember. Is the road up to that area open?

Yeah yeah yeah and if Pyramid sponsors several Hefferwizzin' beer too. In all seriousness Dave don't you think it is a little early to be thinking about fall, shit summer hasn't even begun. Maybe we should do mid-summer thang up in Squish?

Damn I wish there wasn't a Spring Ski-in follow up thread it makes me realize how much fun I missed out on. Looks like it was a great weekend. One question though, Dave P did you scare off all the boarders with threats of board burnings?????? Boarders, none of you were out there representing??????

Cool you guys thanks so far. I found a pretty good web site for the San Diego area.

Hey I am going down to San Diego for a week, anyone have any beta for Mt. Woodson, like website or guidebook? I was going to go to Tauhitz and Suicide, but realized that Mt Woodson is much closer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a feeling his advice would have now changed for boots, now that there is a great selection of leather boots. At the time when he wrote EA there was probably only a couple of leathers to choose from.