John Frieh

Anybody interested in going this weekend... Saturday or Sunday? Rocky Butte, Horse thief, the gorge, etc... PM me today or if it's later then that give me a call. As always: cell: 541.231.2062 alphanumeric: 888.267.5727

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Come to drytool night. Girls have been climbing all winter.

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No drytool session the week of March 27th - April 2nd (unless someone else steps up and organizes )... sorry! I'll try to have one the week of April 3rd - 9th. In case you haven't noticed it is staying light out much later these days... time to shake off that winter rust and get in shape for the looming summer! PDXers unite!

No cornice currently, avy danger should be low but check it on way in. With recent snow fall expect some post holing but nothing epic. With a few partners you can rotate trail breaking duty. Climber's left side is currently easier; nothing harder than WI3. 15 degree bag is plenty. Have fun and keep your eye out for a Petzl Quark Ergo please!

Rafael: LOL Good info RH! I was always told the yellow hard man pad had a better R value... guess not. Not that anyone cares but I use a 3/4 ridge rest in winter in combo with the foam out of my wild things backpack and in the summer just the foam out of my wild things backpack.

Start here: http://www.elephantsperch.com/ Give them a call... I anticipate you are a little early season though.

Ridge rest packs smaller. Yellow pad has better R value.

Keep the faith my friend... of the great alpinists present and past more were/are bald then not. Just consider it an indicator of things to come.

How about a kegger somewhere (perhaps in conjunction with spring ski in) and people can donate money for the cause in exchange for free beer? If only we knew someone willing to donate a few kegs to help raise funds to save this crag ( ). Props to the WCC and all those who have donated for making a difference!

Next session is Tuesday March 22th 3:30ish – pump. I know at least one person that can't make this night so I will likely have a second night Wednesday if enough people request it. Please PM me if you are planning on attending/interested (specify which night you would like) and what, if any, gear you need to borrow. Newbies are welcome and encouraged. As always: cell: 541.231.2062 alphanumeric: 888.267.5727