southernmtguide

I was not at the clean-up last weekend, as I was climbing in Leavenworth with my family, nor have I ever climbed at Dishman until today. I went there today mainly out of curiosity, and to see what all the fuss was about. I have to say that I was impressed with what I climbed, and the area in general.Dishman is a special urban crag that needs to be kept open. I do not know much about the history of this particular crag, nor do I know any of the "players" in this situation. I do know from past experiences that if the climbers of Spokane can not come to terms, then the crag's future is in jeporady. Someone that can be non-judgmental and act as a mediator needs to step up, and broker a deal that all can live with. Obviously this is an emotionaly charged issue, that has a lot of people up in arms. I propose that nothing gets chopped or added untill all can get together and see if some accord can be arranged. Whoever re-bolted the crag needs to step up and admit and justify what they have done. Do not let this get more out of hand than it is at present. Thoughts? http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=7618&sort=1&cat=503&page=1

Yeah you are right, disregard the post and my thoughts, it is just gear. It was just for information. You can check them out when someone else has them and see if you like them then. Peace

Not a rep. I work for Omega Pacific. I am just posting about it due to all of the requests for information that we have received. Honestly, even if I did not work for Omega I would be pretty stoked about this cam. I have been using cams since the first day they came out, and this device is going to change the way we can climb. I would hope that everyone will reserve judegment on the cams until they actually get to see and use them. I have, and I am amazed so far. Others that have used them share my feelings. So, sorry if it seems as if I am "pushing", I am only responding to requests, and this is a fairly easy way to do it.

Thought people may want to check out the number 1 and 2. http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=Show&PhotoID=36259

Another shot of the tent. The fly is integral, same type of fabric as a Bibler. http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=Show&PhotoID=36239

Not to spray, but keep a couple spots on the rack for a new Link Cam. Check them out the Omega site later today for new info. Not available yet, but soon.....

Makes sense to me now. I will keep my eyes on it! I just hate to have to go to two different sites while I am supposed to be working! Keep it up, as I love the older pictures. I was primarily interested in finding out how much work it takes to get soemthing like it up and running. I have been toying with the idea of trying to get one up, as I have a bunch of stuff from South American climbing areas I dont know what else to do with.

No window, no second door. I have checked the last few marmot catalogs, and can not find it.

Just a heads up to check out the Omega site in the next few days....Could be a couple of things worth checking out...

Hey Dane, why the new site? This seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the pulse of the Inland Northwest, or does it? Just wondering in Spokane.

Thanks, I know, they have to approve the image!

Help me identify this tent. I need the model name and the specs on it. Thanks. http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=Show&PhotoID=36166

Can and entries for the past year or so were there today.

Playing detective here, "Wacker" is; BR. Esquire.

Yes, the project would require a considerable amount of resources. I truly believe that it would be worth the effort involved to get this piece of property preserved for future climbers. It is a very cool set up, with potential for a drive in campground with water (There is a well on site). We should get together and climb out there sometime soon to scope things out a bit.

After spending a lot of time ice climbing at Banks this past winter, I decided it was time to check out the rock climbing yesterday. Did some really nice routes off of the road near Steamboat which are included in the Inland NW guidebook. We then went over to a really cool area behind the golf course and did a few really fun routes there. I was hoping to find out who put these routes up and say thanks! The routes were excellent, and well thought out. Clean, well protected, great anchors, all in all really fun. Sure would like to know whomever put them up, and whether you have other locations like this that are not the current guide. On another note, this piece of rock is actually up for sale, 40 acres that has a lot of potential for route development, as well as the potential for a climbers campground. I spoke to the ower of the property yesterday, while getting permission from them to climb there, and they would be pscyhed to have the land turned into a park. If anyone has an interest in trying to purchase this property, and turning it into a climbing preserve, let me know, and we will see what we can do.

Pindude, Thanks for getting the skinny. I will have to get up there this week.

Wow, I did not realize I lived in such a happening burg. After living through bolt wars back East,stalking Ken Nichols, watching the great glue ups go in at Smith Rock I though I had seen it all.I know have to venture over to Dishman and check out all these fine routes before they get chopped by zealots. Anyone that is going to chop, please post your schechdule here first, so I can try to get a lap in before the route is offed.

So, has anyone been up in the past two weeks? I was hoping to get up there this weekend, but would love some beta before I waste my time.

Here is a picture of Scott Richards back in 78. He was solid back then, and I would say his partner is lucky to be with him now. Good thoughts go out to both of them and their families.

May 14, 2004 Omega Pacific announces relocation, end of inmate labor program Spokane, WA – Omega Pacific, a leading manufacturer of climbing, rescue and safety equipment announced today that it will be consolidating its operations by combining separate manufacturing plants and administration offices into a new, single location approximately a mile from its two current facilities. The move, which will be conducted in phases, will begin in June. Upon conclusion, all operations, including manufacturing, sales, marketing, purchasing, quality control and administration will be housed under one roof for the first time since 1999. “This move provides us the opportunity to increase efficiencies and reduce doubling up on such departments as shipping and secondary assembly as we move forward,” said company president Bert Atwater. According to Atwater, the company has purchased a 21,000 square-foot facility that will be expanded to over 40,000 feet over the summer to prepare for the growth and expansion the company anticipates over the next five years. “This is a good time for the company and we need to prepare ourselves for the long-term future,” Atwater said. The announcement comes on the heels of a May 13, 2004 ruling by the Washington State Supreme court which declares participation in the Class I Correctional Industries program inconsistent with constitutional language. Omega Pacific has been a participating member of the combined federal/State program since 1995 and has built the majority of their goods within the Airway Heights Medium Security Correctional Center outside Spokane, Washington. The State Supreme Court had been considering this ruling, which affects seven companies and approximately 175 jobs held by inmate workers, for several months before reaching a 5-4 decision. “The timing of the ruling is largely coincidental,” reported Rob Nadeau, CEO. “We’d been preparing for a move like this for some time, actually. This only pushes the timeline a bit forward,” he said. “We do not expect our customers to notice any change at all.” According to Atwater, the program, while considered successful by every measure according to him, has been assailed by non-participating companies for years. “We took flak for a long time over our involvement in the program. Many of our critics claimed we took advantage of an unfair business advantage but I challenge them to show me just where it was. We didn’t get any breaks in labor rates or wages and security issues and tool counts ate up our rent allowance. Meanwhile, inmates who participate in this program were 87% less likely to re-offend than inmates who didn’t. Besides learning how to become metalworkers, machine operators, clerks and assemblers, these men were able to remain a viable and integral part of the lives with their families on the outside. Most of them sent money home every month to help maintain what they left behind. It helped them to have something they could look forward to when they were released,” said Atwater. The Supreme Court ruling, while regrettable, according to sales and marketing director Michael Lane, wasn’t the sole reason for the move. “Frankly, we’d grown weary of having so many misinformed and uneducated people try to denigrate us for our involvement in this program. Having to repeatedly defend our position was beginning to take its toll on our overall efficiency.” Atwater adds, “it’s really too bad, to tell you the truth. This program is the single-most effective form of prison rehabilitation in the history of the United States prison system. A few short-sighted individuals never understood that and it’s now being discarded. Society is the real victim in this ruling.” Although the timing of the move may have been unexpected, the company is optimistic about its future because it has prepared for this possibility for some time. “I’m pretty excited about the future,” said Lane, “we’re strong in our markets; we know what we’re doing and we have an excellent management staff in place. Our new facility will provide increased efficiencies and greater communication between departments, which was always a challenge while our company was housed in two separate facilities.” He adds, “Quite frankly, I can’t wait to show our critics that Omega Pacific is successful because we’re Omega Pacific, not because we operated out of a prison.” “We regret that we have to say goodbye to our current workforce,” said Nadeau. “They’ve helped us increase quality and production. They were essential to us earning our ISO 9001 status last year and they will be sorely missed. We wish them good luck in the future.” The company is increasing production and hiring new workers to maintain supply through the summer transition. “We won’t miss an order,” Lane said. Meanwhile, the company will continue to move forward with design of the innovative Link Cam active camming device for the recreational climbing market, which it intends to launch at Summer OR in August 2004. For further information, please contact Michael Lane at 800.360.3990 or at info@omegapac.com. Omega Pacific’s new address is 11427 W. 21st Avenue, Airway Heights, WA 99001. Phone numbers are unchanged at 800.360.3990 or 509.456.0170. Fax is 509.456.0194. #####

Thanks! In my mind I am already there....

Thanks!

I would like to get up to Ingalls Peak in the near future. Has anyone been up there lately that could fill me in on conditions? Is the road open all the way to the Long's Pass Trail?

I sure would like to do a couple of the climbing routes. Is the road open to the trailhead?