jpark42

I would love to do that but unfortunately, I don't have the time. I am pretty much going to get up there grab my car and come back. Thanks for the offer though

So here is the deal with the road from Mark the Assistant Director of Bugaboo Lodge. He says that the road is intermitently open and closed because of work on the road. He also says that smaller cars can make it but you have to be very careful on certain sections of the road because of rocks

So I am in a bind. Yesterday I ended up leaving my car at the bugaboo lodge and hitching hiking back to seattle because the road had been closed. I am looking to get back back to the bug's so I can get my car back. If some one is heading up there at the above times I am more then willing to split gas costs heading up there to get my car back. Also if some one is planning on trying to hitch hike out of there I am more then willing to pay them gas money to bring my car back. If you are interested please give me a call at 406-270-3157. PS: The road is destroyed and probably won't be repaired until Tues or Weds. It was in pretty bad condition when I left.

So I am in a bind. Yesterday I ended up leaving my car at the bugaboo lodge and hitching hiking back to seattle because the road had been closed. I am looking to get back back to the bug's so I can get my car back. If some one is heading up there at the above times I am more then willing to split gas costs heading up there to get my car back. Also if some one is planning on trying to hitch hike out of there I am more then willing to pay them gas money to bring my car back. If you are interested please give me a call at 406-270-3157.

Does anyone I know if the enchantment trail to Colchuck lake has been cleared yet. I had a friend go up there and said it was pretty bad with all of the fallen trees on the trail.

I have done trail work with the WTA for about 2 years and generally they are pretty neutral as far as climbing access is concerned. With this being said they have worked on climbing trails to help reduce climber impact on an area. The best example I can think of is Peshastin Pinicules where the improved a trail that provides climbing access. Another example is the snow creek wall trail which I am assuming they will do some work at some point during the summer, trust me it needs it

First off there aren't any ticks at Leavenworth this time of the season, to cold. Second me and my partner checked out snow creek and it is was really wet so went to Corino's crag and did The Regular. If you are willing to look there is tons of dry stuff at Leavenworth and with last couple of days being so warm I bet there will be even more in the next week.

LEt me be straight forward. Me and a friend are a planning a trip to Equador to do some volcanoes and we are looking for a more experienced mountaineer with glacier experience to help teach us and be our third. Neither of us have a lot of experience but both of us are willing to carry our load and willing to learn everything that you can cram into our heads. If interested go ahead and email me and I can provide you with more details PS: We are planning on being down there for 2 weeks in early June

The answer to the above questions is yes. yes. Not a lot but they do carry Omega Pacific and Metolius. Very deep. And Yes they sell tons of big wall stuff such as angles, pitons, ascenders, etc...Now to talk to all the nay sayers against REI would like to point out a couple of facts. First though REI is a camping, climbing, kayaking, biking, etc... each store in different areas are catered to the primary pursuits in that area. Por example, the Tri-cities store is geared towards to canoeing, kayaking, camping, and biking because these are main activities that can be found in the MN area. The reason they don't have much climbing stuff is because 1) there isn't a whole lot of outside climbing to be found there 2) Because of that not a whole lot of people are going buy cams. There are REI stores that have nothing but biking, camping, a little climbing stuff because those are the primary pursuits that go on in that area. Don't believe checkout the selection of kayaks at the Denver store sometime. They have them but it small compared to their biking, climbing, and backpacking. Same goes for the one in Bend, OR. They have shit load of biking stuff, I mean it is almost the whole floor, quite a bit of climbing stuff absolutely no kayaking/canoeing stuff...Why because nobody does that shit in the area. So in short the reason you cannot find a sales person that knows shit about your double boots is because only three people actually do that activity in your area. You want an REI with tons of climbing stuff move to an area with tons of climbing. Also to the people quoting REI's work record and how good they are trying working there sometime. Though it does has benefits, I have worked there and it isn't as great as the magazines would make you think. Just like any other large company with a huge work force there is a lot political bullshit and drama that goes on at REI.

I am going to be in Smith Rock for those dates and I am looking for some one willing to meet me out there to do some climbing. I am looking to do some trad and hard sport climbing, around 11 or so, but I am willing to change my schedule to fit a pontential partners need

Don't bother with the climbing at Kila. There are about six climbs there on questionable rock....As for climbing the Park, most of the climbing in Glacier is pretty epic stuff. Because of the nature of the rock, it tends to be very brittle and breaks easily so I don't think you are going to be able to find a decent non-committing route in that area. If you are really looking for some climbing about an hour north on 93 is Lake Koukanussa. This is a pretty decent area with some fun trad and bolted climbing. Realistically you are better off bring your mtn bike and checking out some of the amazing mtn biking then the climbing. Trust me I lived there for a while and search high and low for decent stuff and other then the Lake there is nothing up there worth your time/effort. PS: If you are interested in doing some rock scrambles there are some pretty moderate ones in glacier. I would check out Summit which is a quick one

I lost a blue TCU on Princely Ambitions on 8/29/06. I tried lowering to retreive but it started raining so I couldn't get it. If found please e-mail

I will doing a road trip across the great west and I am looking for a partner. I will be leaving Portland on Labor to head to Smith Rock from the 4th-9th. Then it is on to City of Rocks from the 10th-14th. Then to SLC for Climb4thecure until the 17th. I will not be coming back to portland so you will need to find your own way home but the dates and places are up for discussion up until the 12th when I have to meet some friends in City of Rocks....If you are interested please e-mail me ASAP

I am heading up to Squamish and looking for some one to come with me to offset the cost of gas. I already have a partner but it is pretty easy to find a partner up there from the bulletin board. I am looking to leaving at around 7pm friday night and return later in the afternoon on Sun. If interested please call me at 406-270-3157

I have actually already been talking to him

I am looking for some one to partner with me for a climbing trip to Red rocks, NV....I will be going from the Dec 26th-Jan3 and will be leaving to begin my trip from Portland Oregan. Please e-mail me if interested

Cool thanks for the beta

Sorry of posting this again

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I am putting together a road trip to City of Rocks May 20th-24th. If you are interested in going go ahead and contact me via cc e-mail. After City of Rocks I plan on going to Joe's Valley for a couple of days, Colorado National Monument, and Colorado Springs to climb and I would sure love some company on the trip.

I know I will probably take some grief for posting this but I am looking for people that want to do some whitewater canoeing. I am an intermediate paddler and I have my own PFD, spray jacket, helmet, and paddle

Does the 100 dollars include a shift kick in the nuts since I am not using them anyways? btw I am still looking for a partner if anyone is interested

I wish I could go this weekend but my girlfriend, in her infinite wisdom, decided that we need to go see the rents this weekend.

I just moved to the Washington area from Colorado and I am looking for a partner. I climb 5.6-5.7 on trad lead comfortable, and 5.9-5.10 on sport. I am new to the area and I am looking for an intermediate climber to show me around and help me improve my lead climbing skills.