ashw_justin

So what about Mondays and Wednesdays?

Hey didn't you get my PM's? I just did North Twin yesterday but I think my wounds will heal by Friday.

Outta control! Now that's some serious ass-busting. The Abominable Snowman will be proud...

and http://staff.washington.edu/skykilo/lines.html

Where are you at? I'm down for it but I should warn you that rock climbing is not my primary sport...

Well one of these days...

It's sunny so it should dry out, I'm gonna rap down and check some bolts, maybe do some solo toproping... save me from this madness, I should be there from around noon until dark, unless it starts raining.

don't forget the original thread... http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=55461&forum=19

I admit the NF does sound a little hard to hit right, weighing in the also the avi/icefall/rockfall potential. I'm thinking it would have to be a few days of cold, clear weather followed by a day of moderate warming, just enough to make some soft corn without bring down the big stuff.

yeah and I'll come along and board it... and the NF too maybe? Next time we get corn?

If you are torn between OR and WA then there is always Hood River. It is pretty cool as long as you are not looking for a job there. Check it on the map, it's pretty much dead center of everything (that is, if you count the stuff in OR). Plus it is right next to Hood and Adams. Oh and I think there is a law that if you live in Hood River then you also have to give whitewater kayaking a shot.

Yeah it's good to go, and gets sun early (so I would watch out for big dumps, but otherwise it should be in). Sky and I did it last week, there's a TR on my site: http://www.neolectric.com/~justin/NWframe.html We did it from Timberline. It was a shame to traverse all of the nice corn snow, but it is easier.

Good job that looks like it was awesome. How do you guys keep getting perfect snow conditions for your sick descents!? I was looking at the FD by the late Ben Manfredi (TR) and I hardly recognize it as the same mountain. Hey do you have a photo w/out the lines so we can see the couloir?

Right, but in case you weren't paying attention, the thread is titled "Hardest Routes in the Cascades" So what is the hardest route in the Cascades?

I don't know, when I lived in PDX I alternated between PBR and Black Butte, the contrast is refreshing going both ways.

Isn't saying that a difference is "not even noticable" the same as saying that two things are "identical"? silly human!

there is no spoon

ha ha isn't the killing business funny? how about can't say "no" when they tell you who to kill

Of course, using a GPS may limit your ability to involve yourself in epic situations, such as getting lost in a whiteout and relying on your map, compass, and strong belief in your own badassness to get you out. Fully charged batteries are supposed to run the eTrex for 18 hours, but the life is way lower in cold temperatures. My GPS did still work in a couple of really cold situations though. I don't keep it on unless I am actively using it to move toward a waypoint or to take a bearing. On the way up I turn it on, set a waypoint, turn it off. I've never been forced to use it. To be honest I've used it more for sea kayaking than for climbing.

Cooper Spur in the morning, short drive up to Southside Adams. Less driving, no? Of course, the road to Cold Springs is till when, like May?

Ouch. So how's the rope? Any sheath damage? Well that should serve as a lesson to all, lips and tongue only, no biting down on the rope.

Well here's the road report: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/conditions/road_conditions_report.shtml#mbrd_road_cond Says "unknown" for Shannon Creek Road (1152/014), so 0 to 6 extra miles to the trailhead depending on your vehicle... I'd be interested in checking it out. I'm a splitboarder... Are you going to day-trip it or camp?

Just go for another lap on Hood, you'd save time and the skiing would be better. Or if you're just looking to do something impressive, how about Hood and Adams in a day.