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Then try this one on for size - the "cheater enchainment" - Take tram up to Mt. Howard. Walk ridge to East Pk, continue walking ridge to Hidden Pk, continue walking ridge to Aeroid Mtn, head over to Pete's Point, then down and out E. Fork Wallowa River trail. No aid necessary. Seriously, you might look into the Elkhorns nearby if you haven't already, supposed to be some good granite there.

This seems like a good way to think of it (of course when I started reading this thread I would have put the pulley at point #1). Also, I've tried the little plastic pulley (liked the weight savings), but had some trouble with the rope coming off the pulley, maybe that depends on the particular biner shape.

2nd that. I particularly liked: "sustrugified/rimed mank".

"If I never climb this route again it will be too soon" - on the SW ridge of Jefferson in Oregon High

Did I miss something here??? Isn't partners supposed be a spray-free zone?

Give us a link. I'd love to take a look for memories sake as in my Bellinghamster days I used to go up there desperately looking for climbable rock. Larrabee was always a good time though.

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Thanks for the posts guys, I got me some! In case anyone is interested, across from Benson Lake, and Mist Falls (looked a lot like S_'s photo). Stayed mostly on the easy stuff around the margins as I had no takers (free solo WI 0.5??) 35 miles from Portland no less. Prob. won't be there long though.

If anybody knows any easy ice in the gorge to top rope or boulder on, I'd love to give it a shot, as a relative ice newb. Gotta be some waterfall overspray or little trickles. Can belay too. Hate to waste this clear cold weather. Maybe the eastern gorge might be the best bet. I'm in PDX.

I got a pair of the Schoeller WB400 pants and wasn't that thrilled with them. Took them lift skiing in the rain and they took absolutely forever to dry out after (thought it was always dry at Bachelor!). In general they are pretty good but I'd prob. go with the other thinner fabric and wear more under if necessary.

I'm in the process of getting some people together for this spring (May-June), will be doing a lot of gorge hikes and other stuff this winter.

Check out the photos on the recent Little Tahoma trip report. Think I'll rope up for that hiking.

Very interested in West Buttress, been on it a couple years ago. I'm in Portland, have one other also interested. Will send you a pm/email.

Any interest in Shuksan 6/29 - 7/1? Have 2, would like a 3rd. Could go Sulphide or Fisher Chimneys.

Pup, A map I have shows Keenes Horse Camp about a mile due east of Horseshoe Lake on Spring Creek, about a mile north of the Killen Creek campground, so I think 1.5 miles to the trailhead is about right. Gotta get on the north ridge one of these days.

Am looking to get out to some of the higher North Cascade peaks this summer, mainly in July and also August. Harder ones would include Bonanza, Shuksan, and Goode, easier ones might be Fernow, maybe Maude and Seven Fingered Jack. Pretty much looking at the standard routes on these. I'm in Portland, a pretty experienced intermediate climber. Let me know if you're interested. Looking at the 6/30 weekend for Shuksan.

I've been thinking of this one too, I think there may be some access issues getting to the Killen Creek trailhead this year, may want to check with the ranger station. Sounds like a good candidate for aluminum crampons. Let me know if you need somebody to go with.

I just got a 40 meter Mammut Phoenix 8mm (a double rope) from Pro Mountain Sports - only place I've seen that has them. Light, and a bit more length. Should be good for 2 or 3, or doubling over for short rock pitches.

I definitely like three minimum, but lots of others more experienced go with two and most probably safely. Even if I was confident I could get the other guy out, I'd sure like two above if I was in the hole and couldn't get out for some reason (probably not applicable, but the Wickwire story in Alaska comes to mind). Just my 2 cents.

Area 51 - maybe this site will help! http://www.ufomind.com/area51/

Been thinking along similar lines to you, but leaning toward a shorter (35m or better yet, 40m) half rope for glacier travel, 4th class running pro, and doubling up for short 5th sections (think Shuksan, some of the rocky Oregon volcanic peaks, Sahale). Could use with a rap cord also. Obviously I'd use a more serious rope for more serious climbs. Looked at some past threads, but my questions: 30m (see Mr. Phil's link) seems kind of short for glacier, say for 3 people, and a little longer (35m or 40m) seems better. Also, I assume there's no problem using a half rope as a twin (clipping through each piece) for 5th class. True?

Should be good for skiing, although could use some new snow (which we should get this week hopefully).

Just to clarify, the photo IS actually the Pearly Gates, aka the new chute. We (gt5816v and I) went up West Crater Rim and the Old Chute, descending the Pearly Gates (me in red in the photo). The "Old Chute" is a much more straightforward snow slope at the moment, especially for descending. Also, the shrund is starting to open, but still easily crossed. Fun in the sun!

Just don't do like I did and leave your book in a cache lower down to save weight. Nothing like spending a week at 14K staring at the roof of the tent, reading candy bar wrappers, and stealing your tentmate's books whenever they were asleep/not looking! MP3 and/or AM/FM radio invaluable also.

Similar issue w. climbing boots. Any places/names in Portland?