John Frieh

Oops... that is what I meant to say... can't keep my models straight The vertical is a fine boot. And my calves are fine... thanks for asking. They get weekly abuse at dry tool night...you should come out some time...

If the shoe fits... The vertical is a weird boot... though it is plastic the plastic they use is designed to flex... making them more comfortable to walk in. That is great and all until you actually use them to climb ice (the other reason to buy plastic boots)... your calfs will scream for mercy. Koflach specifically makes those boots for glacial plodding... if that is what you see your self pursuing then great... however if you hope to get into/continue hard ice, etc then you might want to look at some other boots. Two boots that fit my feet: Lowa Civetta is a solid preformer, fairly light and well priced. Scarpa Alpha is an awesome boot also. When my civettas wear out I am replacing them with a pair of alphas... All comes down to fit...

Have all day Monday… Alpine with some one in shape would be my preference but beggars can’t be choosers… I will be climbing until late Sunday… once done (early evening) I can and will drive where ever… You've read my posts... now find out if your assumptions are true 541-231-2062

My buddy has a Metolius one (not sure on the size... I guess only one of the three sizes are available currently)... he is really stoked on it. Gavin at Us Outdoor climbed on at least 2 of the 3 you listed... us outdoor advertises on this site so give him a call.

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Next session will be Tuesday June 14th 5ish – pump. Call me if you are coming... 541.231.2062. Holla! 5 PDXers were rock climbing last week... anybody else interested? Sport, trad, aid, drytool... I don't care... Give me or Ivan or Bill a shout if you are interested!

Give yourself a half day to get in there (in the daylight)... it will seem like you are going the wrong way but if you keep the creek on your left you'll do fine. I think Alasdair has it right... go all the way up to the stuart moraine and come in from the east side. I haven't done this but looking at this approach it makes perfect sense (especially the descent aspect). Rock is fine from what I hear.

Head for the east side. Stuart looks good... You're welcome to come with us...

Follow mtneers creek in until right before you cut climbers right up the boulder field to Stuart. Instead veer left up... will cross a few boulder fields along the way. Camp in upper cirque. Climb ridge. Have you been in the mtneers creek way before?

Doctors of medicine cure sickness. Everybody else temporarily alleviates (not cures) symptoms... kinda like having to return to the chiroprator over and over and over... That is exactly why chiropractors don’t receive a Doctor of Medicine… like Mikey said. I’m not trying to take away from the profession… they must complete a secondary education, take boards, etc etc… lord knows I’ve ran into Mikey studying in just about every coffee house in town (or is he their trying to meet girls… hmmm… ) I’m just saying they aren’t doctors of medicine. Mikey: look into work force/temp agency... they should have something in a mill that will pay the most per hour and offer a compressed work week.

Nutritionist, yoga teachers, personal trainers, etc etc all are professions that contribute to healthier living just like a chiropractors. But none of them are doctors.

Isn't there an REI in Bellingham Mikey?

Hey! What if you have more than one pair!

Sweet! PS: Does anyone at your store have a topo for the rap wall dry tool area above source lake? I'm in need...

Second that. I've had OR and Bibler and they don't measure up to wild things IMO (though I heard the mroe recent design is crappy... the one I have is from 99).

Way to link 'em up!

Cam hooks are your friend!

All topos you seek are in my gallery. If you can't find one (for some unknown reason various random pics of mine get deleted from time to time from my gallery) or want specific beta pm me. I have just about all of them on the perch and finger of fate to name a few. PS: Finger of fate is better that outer space

word! June 2. Guess I've been climbing too much as of late and have lost track of time

Maybe a third set would get you up OS faster. Silly boy. Placing gear only slows you down. Then you should give me at least one of your sets.

For those of you headed to the north side of stuart in the next few weeks... Upper N Ridge Access Couloir 5.02.05 Goat pass/Stuart Glacier 5.02.05 NW face 5.02.05 (1st ice pitch is missing but upper face looked good. One could dt 1st pitch.) SGC 5.2.05 Upper West Ridge 5.02.05 (relatively snow free) Upper NE face 5.02.05 Sherpa Glacier 5.02.05 after crossing the schrund stay in the center of the glacier until able to cut skiers right underneath a rock outcrop and follow the extreme skiers right hand side all the way down (snow the whole way). Make sure to scope this descent on your way in to see if any further melting has occurred.

Because climbing with shit on your back sucks. Because hauling packs sucks (and trashes your pack). Because the longer you take on a route the better chance you have for the weather to deviate from the forecast. Maybe it doesn't bother you but personally given the choice I rather climb something sans pack on my back. If you want to hang out do it at the lake or somewhere where you can escape easily.

Maybe a third set would get you up OS faster.

Offsets/hybrid or normal?