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Absolutely true about climbing Darrington in marginal weather, at least this last weekend. As we were heading up Dark Rhythm, we could see the clouds dumping buckets off to the West and South, but we were spared the rain for at least another 2 hours, allowing us to top out and get (almost) back to the cars before the deluge struck. Thanks Matt, for the great climb!

The one just to the left of the Big Easy felt like 5.9 when I did it. One could place a piece between 2 bolts that are about 15 feet apart, or just run it out... Pretty similar to the Big Easy, overall.

About 6 years ago, I climbed at Calendar Butte a few times, and someone was developing this area and had put a lot of work into rap stations and route cleaning. Does anyone know if further development has been done, or has it gone back to nature?

Thanks for the weather flash....sounds perfect for a NW day out on the rock....

Anyone interested in Doing a Darrington run up this weekend. I could do a day trip either Saturday or Sunday, as long as it isnt too ungodly hot...

I will be there....Thanks for organizing it!

I would also vote for Leavenworth, for logistical reasons. BTW, any other parents with teenage climbers. I have a 15 yo son, who is really getting into it...

CBS----The East Face of Chair is actually a pretty decent little route, and with the exception of one pitch (pitch 2 or 3, I cant remember) is actually fairly solid. There are a couple of fun moves snaking through a gap in the overhang, and otherwise its a cruise. I really enjoyed it, and bootied a decent TCU someone had bailed on as well, for a bonus.

Thanks, Billygoat. I will give him a call. Somebody out there has to know about the NW face....

I gather from the distinct lack of response that there are no good routes on Black Peak? I am thinking of doing the NW face....any beta, good or rotten?

Any party size greater than 4 belongs on the trail, not on the route...

Heading up there in a couple of weeks, and wondering if anyone has a stellar route other than the obvious (NE Ridge). Thanks!

Education is a wonderful thing...

Nice pictures....its the perfect solo day trip, I think. I am still not sure where your bushwhacking came in, as the logging road goes nearly to the base of the West Ridge (at least it did a couple of years ago).

Thank you Uncle_Tricky, and take a bow, for regaling us with a story that made me laugh so hard that people started to look at me sideways...

An armload of climbers....

James, His name is Shay, and I will tell him to look out for you at the Comps.....BTW are you going to the Summer Slam at VW?

If you come in from the North, you will cross at least one Creek, and should still be plenty of snow on the descent.

A little more info....will be doing the East Face of Chair....4-5 pitches of easy 5th, with a few moves of 5.5 through the overhang. Found one potential partner, but could use another one!

Excellent! Never can have too many moderates at WA pass....

I know, its not very inspiring, but Im just getting started again. Old farts and young whippersnappers both encouraged to respond....

If you are in the Bellingham area, the West ridge of North Twin Sisters is highly recommended (many TR about this route on CC). The West ridge of South Twin is also very good, but has some low 5th near the top. Makes a very nice 2 day trip, camping in the basin between North and South...

The other thing about BMI is that it is very dependent on the size and density of ones bones. Your typical sturdy hardcore alpinist is unlikely to have a low BMI, because of the way they (we) are built. On the other hand, the hollow-boned competitive sport climbers typically have low relative bone mass and thus a much lower basal BMI. A much better barometer of your overall fitness is your percentage body fat....

James---He is thinking about joining the Seattle team. He has been the the junior climbing program for a year, and the coach is encouraging him to join. Maybe you guys could get together to climb sometime..... (anyone under 18?)

Wow, that is spectacular! My son (15 yo) is considering joining the team, so he will be stoked to hear this!