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Looking for watch thread

Schweet. Thanks to all, esp for that list from Jason. That's the kind of route suggestions that I was hoping for although most of those are on the easier end. Any other must do moderates? Now, I just need to get out there and put in the time. Thanks again.

Newbie question. Most of the suggestions here on Alpine Racks have suggested a small selection of pins. What do you take to pound them with? A wall hammer? Second tool hammer? Thanks.

hi, I'm lurker for a while, but thought that I'd post a few stupid newbie questions to take advantage of the experienced climbers that hang out at cc.com to spray. Im not brand new to the sport, but my partner and I are self-taught in climbing with the exception of a crevasse rescue course we took with RMI. Have done moderate alpine climbs, easy to moderate trad multi-pitch, lots of sport climbing, and some top-roped WI. We hae summited Rainier a couple of times and did the Ptarmigan Traverse and climbed the easy routes on most of the peaks. My question is how to progress from here? Not looking for answers like "just go out and do it" or "hire a guide". Want to know what specific routes will get me from the slogs on Rainier to a route like TC or Lib Ridge. Where is a good place to start covering steep snow/ice routes easiest to harder? Any advice is appreciated.