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ditto Will Strickland Post above regarding when Bush Jr. resigned from the Governership of the fine state of Texas. Thats what I love about the far right, they always conveniently forget history.....

Niiiiiiiice one!

Bring it on....the alpine side of my mouth is already drooling (and its not a pretty sight).

Yes, I am looking forward to finally seeing the guide. BTW, the lines I spotted look more like in the 10 or 11 range, and are at least 2 pitches. If anyone is interested in checking them out, send me a PM...

They may be in Klokes new guide book (which I havent seen yet) but I doubt it. The lines look brand new, and are reached by an obscure path leading up to the right of Snag Buttress. I am pretty sure they werent there the last time I checked out that area (late last fall).

I was snooping up around Snag Buttress last weekend, and I noticed 2 new lines of bolts on the big wall to the right of the Main Wall. Looks like 2 pitches, near vertical, and perhaps only partly cleaned. Havent been up there for awhile, and wondered if anyone knows what they go at....looks awesome.

How about an aerial tramway up to Camp Hazard? That would take some much needed pressure from DC, and make it much easier to enjoy the NP experience. More folks could get that "Sound of Music" feeling...

Looking for 630 AM partner for the Magnolia VW Tuesdays or Thursdays.I am V2, 5.10, late 40s guy. Thanks, John

Thank everyone for the responses! Based on all my research, (and a few key PMs from this site) I am going to use Mountain Madness. Their reputation seems to be stellar, and the timing fits. I cant wait to get down to Ecuador!!

I am considering taking a trip to Ecuador this winter, and am looking for the best guide company. Mountain Madness, Alpine Ascents International, and American Alpine Institute all offer winter trips to Ecuador. Does anyone have suggestions as to which company is the best, or are there other recommendations besides these ones? Thanks, Jon