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I'm sure what the OP is asking is how consolidated the snow is, what to expect in terms of postholing, etc. Geez.

I take 3 liters. One is gone within an hour or so as I drink the water diligently (almost forced) when heading out from camp. I've taken 2 liters + stove before, but it was on Adams/Adams glacier. We brought a JetBoil that time and melted water on the summit which was nice (1 liter per person)

Plus ca change... [video:youtube]QvTXgG_teTU

bill and rob could tag-team

Spooning is OK - just no fork.

I'm not sure where you are getting your information, but according tot the Olympic National Forest (where Mt Ellinor is located) website: "Leashed pets are allowed on trails in Olympic National Forest. " http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/pets.htm Explain to me how I'm lying. You posted a link to the National Park website, not the National Forest information which is confusing (but lying? of course not). In general the NPS is very very strict about pets. The NFS allows them but is less strict. I would assume the TH has info stating the leash is required?

Yeah, but so can women. touché And here I thought I was nice to you this morning, S . My bad.

Yeah, but so can women. touché

I saw a guy with a Beagel on top of Pugh a few years ago. He was leashed on the summit and full of energy, pulling on the leash constantly... too much energy after hiking 5300 feet up or whatever it is. To be a dog...

I thought hippies didn't wash their clothes!

First week in June is probably 50/50 odds for climbing most "normal" years in the Cascades. Last two years we had very deep snow pack and high avy risk several times in June (along with a "special advisory" on www.nwac.us). I'd recommend a backup plan if I were you, as this year will likely be the same.

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I hope the NPS rips out all those stupid asphalt walkways in the meadows at Paradise, and tears down the new visitor center too.

for some reason I envision the label of your bottle depicting fat, ugly naked people riding bicycles...

and what is the poison of choice?

the best kind! Those frat guys sure are assholes, huh?

It's possible. He must of developed his impressive drinking abilities somewhere.

Sobo has a new gig - you could look into that... I know you like to shoot guns and stuff

what's with the spray-napalm? did you just quit your job or something?

Rosie? Why Miss R. Palm is doing just great, thanks for asking

Yeah, just look how spotless clean it is in the dorms!

cougars and their endless hunger for fresh meat

You rule, archie!

Yeah, "those" frat guys! You, OTOH...