Blake

As I was rereading the revelation that the ptarmigans had photographed their original traverse and other FAs, I thought I'd point out that the Darrs took photographs as well on some of their FAs. These photographs seem to be largely unpublished, but the Darrs, along with Leuthold and Metzger were the first to seriously explore and climb a large area near Stehekin and the Holden Mine. Photographs existed (at least into the mid 80s and may still exist) of the FA of Tupshin peak (sept 1940), and because that climb was done on a huge trip full of other FAs in the area, it is likely that the camera would have been there for the first climbs of: Devore, Flora, Wyeast, Riddle, and White Goat Mtn as well. I may be of some help in locating these photos is Lowell, Harry Majors, or the NWMJ folks wanted them for any reason.

Meant no disrespect Mikey, I thought the summit was a short scramble from where you stopped pitching it out, I didn't realize that is was still a significant challenge to get up and back, and that you might have been commiting to a different descent route. Well done on that face... adventurous and hardcore climbing for sure.

Why would topping out on the unclimbed summit have commited you to another entire day?

Was this on continuation of the trip that went from Rainy to Cascade PAss and over Logan? Which way did you use to get up Buckner?

So SE mox peak has never been climbed still? Great job on the endeavor Erik, Mike, and supporting guys.

Maybe someone like Lowell Skoog could scan in the picture of the N. Face of J-Berg which is on page 58 of Tom Miller's Book. THAT IS THE BOOK'S COVER, NOT J-BERG, WHICH IS ON PAGE 58 The picture is from 52 years ago, and It'd be great to see the comparison and what Jens and Loren's line would have covered then.

that line looked thin and tough to protect, especially off the start.. I guess that's why it's just Free For Some. Glad to hear that there are no permanent injuries. Contact JosephH or BillCoe as they might have found your stuff, or know who did.

Careful, it's hot! Bonus points for naming the man in the picture.

Mike, you guys didn't climb this whole thing in tennis shoes did you?

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Real Alpinism

Sounds good to me! You can help me with the generator. sounds like a plan

George Clinton

delete some of those porn links that Layton sent you.

I met Steve Tift and his wife in July when they visited the Bakery I work in several times.... Steve's a really nice guy for sure.

Snugtop -> SnaffleTop

cause they think it will get them chicks and make people stop thinking of them of scrawny nerds.... if they only knew. Truth is they'll remain nerdy, see above post for further evidence.

Washington pass has been a drive-to climbing mecca for decades, it amazes me that new routes get FAed quite regularly. Rock on Mike.

Carver, looks like someone's scrounging for Pickets beta eh?

Huh? There are already grade VI climbs in the N cascades. What are they, and why isn't Goode's NEB Grade IV?

Wow, i didn't realize wayne and josh had huge Picket trips in Back-to-BAck years. nice (re)read

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who's driving from Bellingham (ie who wants some $$$ for fuel from me?)