treknclime

Anyone have any beta on the Adam Round the Mountain trail? I've done a most of it, but never in a single push. Mileage? Is it continuous? I know of someone who's done it in a day, but I'm looking to do it in like 2-4 days. Tips, ideas, thoughts? Thanks in advance!

Nice beta, folks. Graci. Anyone happen to know the mileage on the trail?

Pls clarify...

What's a summertime hiking circumnavigation like? I've heard of a trail around parts of it. What's the best source for info/beta?? Was thinking to go in July, and figured a couple of long days would get the job done. Anyone have info they'd like to share??

Messner did the FA of the ice in the photo, and Scott Fisher and Wes Krause did the second ascent. Henry Barber and partner (forgot his name), went up sometime later, and partner fell...and had an epic that was written about for years. Haven't heard of anyone doing them...or the glacier to the right, of late (probably ??). Anyhow, the approach was difficult years ago, and is much tougher now with less snow. The actual approach comes up from the lower right, traverses the snowfield left, to the start of the ice.

I think Messner was on the Olympic Gold list, too. Not sure if others were awarded metals, but the Eiger team and Messner are the only ones I know of. Surely there are other mountaineers/climbers deseving of a gold metal, but that's a topic for another thread. Watching the Eiger Sanction...tomorrow.

Olympics Trivia: Which mountaineers have received an Olympic Gold Medal...and who were they awarded by?

Gonna have to read this one later...as it looks like it's worth the time. Fairweather's gonna flip over this one.

I think it's the Mazama Glacier. Headwall...not sure that it really exists, per se. Seems like it just steepens up a bit, up toward Pikers Peak. Those that climb to the right, to get the steeper part...and call it the "mazama headwall," are really climbing the uppper part of the South Klickitat. Maybe it's would be more accurate to call it the Mazama Glacier with the South Klickitat Headwall finish?? That's my understanding and .02's worth.

That's my understanding, too, that a helmet will shatter to absorb the force. That HB helmet looks like a good alpine "duty" helmet, when weight isn't an issue. I like the brim...and it looks like it might deflect debris away. Do folks like the HB?? Thoughts??

Hey...no having fun at my expense, you guys! You're making me feel pretty toolish.

Hahahaha. No doubt it's under a foot of water now. It'll probably be all rusted out by the time someone finds it.

Is the location between 405 and I-90...or further east (??)?

I thought Petzel made something, but maybe NOLSe made something up w/webbing. If I remember right, it's basically like the old skewl tie-ins that were used on ice tools. I'll check out a map, and do a drive by. AlpineDave was right to ask...anyone care if the rock is trashed up a bit with some dry-tool'in action?

I'm waiting for the SR900 directions, and once I have them, I'll guarantee I'll get up there within a couple of days...rain or shine. I'll get in touch with Dave, Ade, TM, and some others for a night like you all in PDX. Sounds fun, and motivating. As far as doing something really hard, who knows, maybe you'll see my name attached to a class 2 route...a DT first ascent! I'm also getting set for a trip up HW410, and I know of a couple of potential places up there.

Heck...I heard about that one, but don't know where it is. Dave...pls post or PM me with the location...and a couple of evenings that work for ya. I'd meet up at least 1-2 nights a week on a regular basis, for a crazy fool-tool'in night. NOLSe...great tips, dude...and much appreciated. That'll get me and that slacker roll'in for some great snizz'in on the rock.

OK...I remember seeing a post about some dry tooling up at the toolshed, and at E38. What about some other places? Road cuts, or ?? I keep reading about PDX's and their evening workouts...and I'm keen to find something similar up this way. I've got some ideas for stuff around Eatonville...or along 410, which I plan to check out soon. I'd like to flush out some other options. Anyone have some places they'd like to share??

Count me in...I'd buy a pair, too, Mr. T.

LOST: Grivel 3rd Tool, 38 cm, red handle, and red sewn leash. There’s an old oval biner, with yellow and blue tape attached to the leash. LOCATION: Lillooet, Hell’s Creek Falls (within 45 minutes of the road), Sunday January 16 Yes, I feel really stupid. We were walking out in the dark in some new snow, and the tool must have fallen out in the approach gully. The hammer isn’t worth much, but I’d really like it back. Pls PM me if you happen to find it. I’ll gladly reward you with a 6-pack of your favorite beverage. Thanks!

Not sure what Success Cleaver would be like for skiing... challenging, for sure. The upper part of Success/Kautz Cleavers haven't been skied, to the best of my knowledge. There may not be enough snow in that area to link through all the rockbands, but I haven't looked that closely at the area lately. Could be OK. The rock goes class three or so when it's exposed, or there some longer snow roundabouts that avoid them (level traverses). The snow on the SC in the winter isn't always the best...kinda bottomless or rotten at times (up near the headwall). I'd imagine the actual Success Cleaver would be slabby, with compact snow on the south side. I've been on the Cleaver a few times in the winter. Was first climbed by a team from Tacoma years ago (mid 70's??). A TNT writer on that team fell on the way down and didn't survive. The first solo winter ascent was done, to the best of my knowledge, by Mike Rowley, back in '79 or '80, in a 4 day trip (he approached from Longmire). Be sure to post a TR after your trip. Have super time!

FOA...I was given a pair of those yoursoles as a gift...and haven't used them yet. Guess we'll see if they'll work for me. Thx for the info and hopefully I'll have better luck. Good luck to you...and hope you get your program worked out.

Check out www.yoursole.com A Canadian product; less expensive than custom, but you can customize by placing the insoles in the oven and they mold to your feet (per product instructions). Anyone have experience with these??

Isn't using snowshoes on the HR in July akin to using snowshoes on Rainier in July; it's typically not done or needed. Not sure what the snow conditions would be like then, but seems to me you could probably walk most of it on snow (there are probably some trails out by then too, on some of it??).

The smaller gear loop on the front...I think is for a tool; a quick place to drop a tool when needed (hence, it's an alpine harness vs. rock/sport harness). Seems like I'm having trouble with the front padded part of my Trango (budget) harness too, and have the same issue with the padded part not going all the way around and sliding up or down (especially with winter clothing). Post your photo; it'd be nice to glean what you've done and maybe I'll do the same. I don't think you're anal...actually, I think it saves energy if all the little things that create discomforts or confusion are modified or fixed...so that one can focus on the more important things during a climb.

I know some harnesses can have the retaining straps rewoven through the buckle...and for those that can't, I've either sewn or tied a knot to keep them from slipping. Not easlily adjusted when that's the case, but sometimes it's a quick solution.