AKiceMan

They have fixed all the problems with the stretch triolets (eg: adding leather to high abrasion areas). Loss of a little dexterity but they are still my all around favorite!

I don't think I would completely rely on schoeller up there.

Has anyone re dry treated a rope before? Does it work?

So many caves yet to be explored...the cave system on POW is second to none. The trick is to find them. A lot are still hush-hush The limstone associated with the caves is your best bet for climbing. Mountain biking (fireroad biking)will probably be your mainstay or fishing or kayaking...As far as the rain goes - Washington is a desert!!