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Alright, alright. Her dad Jerome is a really nice guy, and posts here fairly regularly. I think it's a great accomplishment at that age.

The earth's orbit around the sun is elliptical. The close point is approximately during winter in the northern hemisphere. Since most people who post here reside in the northern hemisphere, the correct answer is "B".

Bad wording on my part. Instead of cracks, most of the joints are thin seams. Knifeblades and similar gear would be very useful in protecting it.

That's the Devils Tooth you're thinking of (lower center of below photo) The lower (technical) spire has only seen a few ascents. There are many good technical first ascent opportunities in the Seven Devils. The south spire of He Devil has decent rock and several lines. The south ridge on the south spire is obvious and looks like about 6 pitches on good rock. No ascents according to local sources. The North Ridge of the Devil's Throne is unclimbed according to my sources. A 5.10 fingercrack stopped Paul Klenke and I last summer on the first ascent attempt (we did not have enough gear). The northeast wall of the main spire of He Devil(facing Sheep Lake) did not look too promising to me. Pretty chossy rock. Bring lots of pins as cracks are few and far between.

Sweet photos, nice job.

Have fun you guys, take lots of pics.

Ponykeg is Sandbagged?

Yes, you just hike accross the summit crater from the Pinnacle (West Summit) to the true summit. Piece of cake.

Haven't tried that one, but the Pinnacle Glacier between the West and Northwest Ridges is a fun moderate climb. No tools needed, and nice views of Rainier as a backdrop.

Cool pics!

Lets see, tons of new snow and 90 degree temps and sunny. I wonder if any of the posthole records will be smashed. The old record of 7.2' with snowshoes on is in danger.

Gyselinck is right. The only thing I'd add is to follow the east fork of Mountaineer creek after you enter the woods and cross the creek (before it splits off into 3). The east fork will bring you directly up to the basin below the north face of Argonaut. You will be able to see the entrance to the couloir from there.

Tangled Up In Blue is atleast 1 grade easier than Classic Crack or Dogleg Crack (which are both fairly graded at 8+ for 11worth). So I guess TUIB is 5.7+. Angel Crack doesn't seam harder than Libra Crack, but they are both harder than some 10Bs and 10Cs I've done.

Tailgate Party - The parking lot in Q'emlin Park. Entry - Q'emlin Park, park just outside of the gate, to avoid the fee. Best Wall - They are all good in my opinion. Classic Routes - The Great Controvery / Lower Ledge Wall, Lost Arrow Spur / Upper Cliff, Fearless Leader / Garden Wall, The Young and The Pampered / Post Wall come to mind as being memorable. The swimming rocks in the waterhole next to the Post Wall. No need for a guide, just get the Bland guide and go explore.

Snag Crack on Domestic Dome seams harder than 5.7 to me. Tool Time at Pearly Gates - 5.9+, yeah right. How the heck do you do the first move on Leap of Faith at P.G. anyways? Dyno off a 2 finger jamb with no feet. Shit feels harder than 10D.

According to the National Weather Service website, the freezing level at the pass has been in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range this week. They have received a significant amount of precipitation. Bring your big snowshoes.

Nice report, very fun route, grades are easier than Vantage.

What are your favorite nicknames for crags? Leavenworth - 11slab, Worth'leavin, 11tick Index - Raindex, Windex, Mosquitex Squamish - Squish, Squampton Smith - Smiffy, Mudpile Vantage - Chossville, Choss Coulee Yosemite - The Big Ditch Others?

Nice job, post some pics. That is a fun moderate climb. Thanks for fixing our summit log entry too.

Touching The Void, Splitter, Front Range Freaks, Return to Sender. I don't really get stoked from lowly bouldering but Rampage and Dosage Volume 1 are nice.

Nice climbing you guys! Sounds like good West Rib training to me.

Parallelojams rocks! Biscuit did showcase some rad chimneying skillz though. Reardon is just out there.