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So I got a project scoping document from the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National forest in the mail yesterday informing of a bunch of projects they intend to do the summer and fall of 2011 extending into 2012. Of particular importance to climbers is they proposed to fix the storm damage on the Clear Creek Rd (access to 3 oclock rock, green giant, exfoliation dome etc), squire creek road (squire creek wall/roan wall etc.) and some stuff on NF Sauk Road (Spring mt and other objectives). The Forest Service is solititing for any public comment on the projects. We should all call, write a letter, or send an email in support of these projects. Specifically, it would be great if you contacted them indicating you really appriciate their attention to these projects, which will allow continued day trip access to several great rock climbing areas, and request that the work be done as soon as feasible in 2011. The project to reference is #3 Darrington District Road Repair (repair currently known winter-damaged sites on roads 2060, 49, 18, and 2040 with reconstruction of road prism, low water ford construction or culvert upgrades. Roads locations: Clear Creek, Squire Creek , NF of the Sauk River and Segelsen Ridge. Contact: Phyllis Reed by April 1, 2011 at 360-436-2332 plreed@fs.fed.us or at Mt Baker-Snoqualmie Natinoal Forest, Darrington Ranger District, 1405 Emens Street, Darrington, WA 98241

I got a proposed action scoping notice in the mail from the USFS indicating they were planning on fixing the clear creek and squire creek roads and a bunch of other stuff. I will read it over more carefully tonight and post more details. Everyone should call or write in there support of these proposed actions. I'll post some more info tonight.

I might add I was grumpy cause it was early and I had to catch a flight, also non-party-ers (if such exists in the climbing/kayaking circle need not bother)

Hommie, I been boating a long time, probably longer than you have been alive if you are a senior in high school or college (started rowing at 13 and kayaking at 15). I have a plan. Did I say anything about preseason? You don't know what you are talking about. The river is fairly easily floated by IKs through out august in average water years. Have you boated it, or "I have a friend that...." I am looking for climbers that may also happen to Kayak, not the other way around, as we will climb afterward. Thanks for the highjack. If I sound like a dick, it is because I want to hear from people that are interested in the Trip I described.

Any climbers in the western Washington area that are also kayakers? Want to do a low water Selway kayak self support trip shortly after the permit season ends July 31, launching sometime the first or second week in August? Hit up lightning dome area afterwards for some climby climby? Send a pm, lets have a beer and talk Shapp _________________________

Any climbers in the western Washington area that are also kayakers? Want to do a low water Selway kayak self support trip shortly after the permit season ends July 31, launching sometime the first week in August?\ Send a pm, lets have a beer and talk Shapp

got a MSR twin brother

The Shangri-La 6+ also called Shangri-La 6-8 or Shangri-La 8 is out of production. I would like to aquire one if anyone has one and would like to part with it for a reasonable price. Thanks Shapp in Everett. four two five - three five three - seven four five one or j sh a pp a r t at g ma il dot c o m

Dug out the bits to bring to the gym, one is 5/16 but one is 3/8 It has the flat chisel tip, the tapered shank is a hand ground taper or possibley it was tapered but the taper was ground for some reason further. The taper appears to be the same as what Gunkiemikes bit is. Will bring to the gym tonight, be there at about 7:30pm

tomorrow night probably around 7:30 pm, will bring along, met you at greyell's this fall, I am the climber/boater guy. Not sure if they will fit your drill, I don't know what taper they are for sure.

I got a PM today from Climb X (Alex), which basically said the same thing, give us a call and have a beer, hey I am from the PNW/PDX. My take on this guy’s jedi-mind-trick response: Move along, this is not the sketchy knockoff, used care-salesman, CE uncertified, climbing gear re-brander you are looking for.

I find this total lack of meaningful response to the above issues disturbing.

Why don't you logically explain the Madrock, X Rock, Pagan Gear cluster fuck/fudge (which ever you prefer) to us in simple easy to understand terms so knuckle dragers like myself may gain some respect for this new brand and actually send you some money. Everyone should check out cold fingers links. Something seams quite off in this whole deal. You don't know what it means?, like you didn't start this thread to attract attention to this new brand to get people to buy your shoes?

I read the links that coldfinger posted on the whole Mad Rock, X Rock, Joe Garland shit show. Sounds like a major cluster-fudge. Are you this Joe guy? Life aint nothing but a fucking commercial

SDS referes to the shape of the shank that goes into the chuck. "SDS" has nothing to do with what the working end of the bit looks like or what it is made of.

It would be easy enough to buy a bunch of regular SDS bits, take them to a mashince shop and have them tapper them. Probably cost you about the same price as buying a regualr SDS compatible drill holder! I think I have 2 tapered shank bits that you can have for free if you meet me at the Everatt plastic pulling joint. J

Easy Skankin or The Nug

these would be a pretty good ski for someone to learn on, especially for $80!

not too far from the best steak house and biggest mountain goat heard in oregon

To clarify, looking for a mini gas lantern that does not take a specialty canister, but can be used with standard more widely available mixed fuel canisters like MSR/Snow Peaks

There are several types, Gaz, Snow Peaks, Coleman F1, Brunton, Stansport etc. If you have a mini single mantle butane lantern in the Portland to Seattle area and would part with it for a reasonable price. Please let me know with a pm. Thanks, Shapp

There are't many "always" do's and don'ts in climbing. Evaluate the situation, do what feels safe, if you don't like the fixed hardware, back it up with some trad/natural placements. If in doubt, go climb another route.

PM Hanman, he is the man, I have cams and hexes he has bartacked and I use them without any reservation.

The Obsidians used to climb up at Baby Rock near Oak Ridge (the big pillar you can see driving up to Willamette Pass). Any of the old timers know anything about the historic use of this crag?