lost_arrow

funny - i would say the opposite of scaredsilly - my experience is alpine ascents is smaller denali groups and more personal. alpine institute more "industrial". although not in a kmfdm, nitzer ebb, skinny puppy kind of way.

i did the grand traverse last year in b5's - partner in five tennies - i think the tennies were easier on his feet for the easier terrain. but the edging was better in the b5's. either worked well for us.

i found the approach moderately challenging (we did epi three weeks ago) for a 4 WD that has pretty low clearance. the clearance is more of an issue than needing 4wd. pack a cooler with some cold ones for the drive out.

call remote medical international - they could probably set you up with a good deal and customize it for you as well

i have been there 4 times - feel free to pm me

homeowners covered it - i took a picture of the rack and gear (prior to the theft...) and used that to calculate the check with the adjuster

thanks - cathedral peak is a good idea and fits the bill, definitely lots of shorter crags in that area

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what about this sun / mon? pm me if interested -

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Hey - I wanted to let the community know that Remote Medical International is offering a Wilderness First Aid course in North Bend Sept 16-17. The course is a 16 hour training that covers basic wilderness first aid and preparation for long term care away from an ambulance or hospital. This is excellent training for climbers (rock, alpine, mtnrg...). Martin Volken of Pro Guide Service is partnering with Remote Medical to offer this course. The sign up is here: www.remotemedical.com questions about the course can be directed to info@remotemedical.com

i am headed to alaska and want to take my digital camera. i usually take a standard slr that takes AAs. any thoughts on how to maintain battery life for two weeks up there? anyone have experience with a digital camera on denali or something similar? thanks

island peak

boonecounty - i have a half dozen shots of you from the summit looking down the last pitch of the s. face - pm me with your email and i'll send em your way.

A huge thanks to Chris Greyell, Mark Hanna, Matt Perkins et al for the access work they have done for Darrington. The trail sign at Squire Creek (3 o'clock) looks great and will definitely have a lasting impact with the F.S. Thanks Matt for your work to keep the road opened and maintained.