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I think I tried to cross over left hand onto some thin sloping crimper, then move right hand way out to a decent hold. If that move were at 38 or Vantage, it would be 10c/d in my opinon.

How long is the approach to Klahanie? I figured we'd stop there first on the way up.

Maybe suggestions for shady crags would be in order.

mmmmmmmmmmm greasy slab

Is the squamish airport forecast on weather.com really accurate? It says it will be like 92 degrees Sat and Sun.

Columbia crack is really fun and aesthetic. I remember some other really fun stuff at the breadloaves.

Is there a need for double rope rappels on many of the single pitch climbs in the bluffs etc, or would a single 70m suffice?

BTW, if anyone has any real responses left, I appreciate all the input. Spray is also welcome (as is the response of Eric8 which might be either).

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Also, how bad is the holiday effect given that its a US holiday?

Are the unofficial sites OK to pitch a tent and setup camp, or is it pretty much necessary to be as discrete as possible?

Do we have any chance at all if we show up Sat morning? How much is the private CG, is it nice, and does it fill up easily? Are there other "nicer" provinicial campgrounds within a few miles of squamish?

the old trangos are called durangos btw

PLanning to go to squamish for the first time this weekend. Had a few general questions about the area. Was planning to camp at the Chief campground, and am wondering how early we should plan to arrive at the CG to actually get a good spot. Also, are there better campgrounds than this, or is it the best option. Regarding routes, my fiance/partner prefers user friendly single pitch routes (read: nice flat large unexposed belays). I prefer crack climbs, although she prefers some face climbing as well. I'd like to hit shannon falls, as well as some of the other classic easy/moderate cracks, but would appreciate any advice on crags/routes that offer interesting moderate face climbing (TR ok) in the vicinity of the classics. If anyone else will be up there and is looking for a partner to climb something longer (Diedre or something) on Sun or Mon morning, PM me and maybe we could hook up. Jason

I really like them. They are pretty fast, and way lighter than pump filters. The taste is kinda swimming pool like, but definitely still drinkable (this might be besause I sometimes use too many clicks rather than bring along and use the test strips). Anyhow, I got mine free and like it a lot. If I had to pay for it, I may be more reluctant if I already had a filter. If I didn't have a filter, I'd think it was a very good alternative for the mountains and places where the water is visually enticing, but possibly unhealthy. I probably wouldn't rely on one solely in a heavily polluted third world country or something becuase you arent removing matter, just sterilizing it.

Some crags might only offer one or two routes in the grades of interest. If it is something I am totally comfortable with, I dont mind shitty runouts or bad ledges, however if the probablity of falling is near 100%, it'd be nice to know where people reccomend going to push themselves.

When climbing harder stuff (relative of course), it is nice to know that a fall will be a safe and fun consequence, rather than inherently dangerous. I am wondering what routes people think offer the best margin of fall safety when it comes to moving up the grades. I have never really been one to work routes, but I've also never been one to lead harder than mid 10. I usually aim to onsight well within my ability and as such my onsight and redpoint (like two efforts, or after top roping once, not projecting) grades are the same. Anyhow, I am wondering what routes at local crags (northbend, LW, index, vantage), offer the relatively safest fall potential at moderate grades. Granted uber steep roofs afford friendly falls, but they also tip the grades higher. I have found walls such as nevermind and worldwall offer some good options, however even nevermind is a little blocky at the lower grades. Anyhow, what routes to people recommend for pushing yourself say harder than 9/10a trad and 10 b/c sport?

When CBS and I were out in Darrington about a month ago, there were a bunch of mating frogs and eggs in the drainage along the side of the road. If things didnt dry out to much, you could probably walk along the road a find a ton of em.

I think by leaving at 4:00 I could probably get 3+ hours in at northbend, 2+ at index.

Forecast for this afternoon looks awesome. Anyone up for some evening climbing today. Probably looking to leave Seattle b/w 4:00 and 5:00, then climb till dark. Up for northbend or index. I have a car and live in Ballard. Ideally, we could meet near Ballard, or at UW and we could take the bus back to Ballard to grab my car. PM, reply, or email @ killgoj@u.washington.edu

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Which is more likely to go out with me?

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