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I have more but last for tonight. Another of Cascade Climber royalty (and he’s pilot/photographer first!): The “Washburn of the Cascades”, John Scurlock. Do pick up your own copy!

Sir @layton . Cascade Climber royalty. Who could ever forget stinky? Dude did not miss a promotional moment, and I admire the hell out of him for it. Did sone awesome stuff up here, I think he is down in California now. The forward has words from Fred Beckey and Marc LeClerc (both RIP).

Portland Rocks! I have never opened this book.

whitelaw. I’m sure I met him, never climbed with him though.

Victor Kramer! These books are a gateway drug.

This is a favorite of mine. Wish I could travel back in time and be in the trips in this book.

I got my Boy Scout hiking merit badge on a hike with this guy up the Greywolf. He was a friend of Gary Snyder I guess. I just remember he had an awesome place up Snow Creek but I guess he moved to Sequim or something.

Ever heard of these guys? It’s more like a pamphlet than a book.

Share what you got. I’m curious what books I’m missing or never heard of. I have a bunch, old and new that mean something to me. I’ll share.

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/duo-climbs-was-100-tallest-peaks-in-107-days-biking-to-every-trailhead/ another article, front page of the ST. What an impressive accomplishment.

We should start a Mountain Guild. Not psyched about this posting but if it gets one person here a job I guess that is cool. I'll let all you decide thumbs up or thumbs down or meh.

Obliteride went well! I had a great ride. My collarbone injured shoulder has actually gotten kind of worse, but was just at the doc and he thinks it just has a bunch scar tissue that I need to work through. MRI and then maybe cortisone shot next. We'll see but I'm going to get more aggressive with my PT. Good luck with your organization efforts! I do see a more women doing the gravel races and cyclocross, so there is hope. Its just so many things going on for cycling these days and I guess the time investment into bikepacking races might be a factor. Have you looked into that one down in Oregon? Called the Big Lonely I think....may have just happened.

Man I know that Hashimoto guy from something, but something a long time ago. Could have been when I worked at Camp Parsons, or something like that....

Wow, great write up! Thank you!

Thank you Eric! 🤘

ah i see it now! you're right, my bad!

Seconded!

Dang, hope he is OK!

If I wasn't so just focused on the weight (versus say durability or super shitty conditions), I would have probably considered the "Crossbow" or the "Hotbox" tents they have that are more like the trusty Taco (BD First Light) if it was designed with more attention to detail. But the Portal2 is my sweet spot these days.

Wow. So awesome! Thank you for sharing here!

And yes, a Wallmart Pup Tent would be cheaper!

Just a quick review of this Portal 2 tent I got from Slingfin. I was looking for the lightest 2 person tent I could use a variety of conditions including in the rain and snow. I read a bunch of other "reviews" or feedback on the tents available on the market and I ended up choosing a Slingfin Portal 2 just based on the design and the specs (its around 2 lbs, 14oz min weight). It is not a cheap tent, but I'm super impressed with the thought and detailed design that went into it. I think one of the guys involved (a super small operation of like 3 people) worked at Mountain Hardwear for a while. What I mean by this is all the storage pockets in the tent. Or the fact that the zippers on the inner tent have a completely redundant set of zipper pulls in case the first pair go out. All the materials used seem to have been thought out with durability in mind. Using the tent after watching the set up videos I came to appreciate that they really tested this thing in the worst conditions. I was just up in the Olympics last weekend and it was a really good forcast, but this warm wind really started blowing and gusting hard. With a tent this light I was surprised it stayed upright, though I did have it guyed out to the max as I was testing the setup. I thought it was overkill till that wind kicked up. You can provide extra support for the lightweight poles with your trekking poles and I did that...and it was necessary. I did order some thicker poles for it for use in the winter. For me the size is perfect for me and my dog and all my crap I bring with me into the mountains. I know this probably sounds like some sort of puff piece, but I paid for this tent out my own pocket and I have nothing to do with this company other than I'm a customer. I'm just stokked to have such a nice tent, and that they are making them. I guess perhaps maybe this is just exactly what I wanted in a tent. I've been using a BD First Light where I'd probably use this one, and though I have made some great memories in the Ol Yellow Taco, this thing is a spacious castle in comparison and also I can tell will be way better in the rain. I guess the only thing to add is that I've only used the tent once so I can't speak anything that long term use would reveal, nor have I had to deal with the. company for any issues so I can't speak to their service. But maybe worth putting this company on your list of ones to check out when you get your next tent. They do make a couple that are more "mountaineering" and "climbing" focused, but my criteria was lightweight as possible and space with a small vestibule, so those didn't meet it. Word from this gear whore.

They must have done the North Ridge, which is 5.6. As a Cascade Hardman who has soloed Das Toof <insert deafening chest thumping noises>, I am not so brave as to solo fifth class with a small child on my back.

maybe they should focus on reintroducing glaciers.

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