Oh GAWD, I could go on and on about why I hate the Dry Shitties! You poor sap, mortomr.
I know I left ten years ago and life drug me back (kicking & screaming)
Check out these folks. No real hardmen there anymore, but a good place to find some local partners.
I stumbled across that one the other day, I'll check them out. I think I'd do good to stay away from the hardmen for a while...
PS: I'd be up for a trip to S. Fork of Clearwater (Lightning Dome) just about anytime you're interested
I think I need to get a bit more up to speed -it's been a while since I've climbed ANYTHING, need to replace gear, fingers ain't what they used to be, legs mushier than I'd like etc etc -maybe next spring... sounds nice though....
BTW Everyone THANKS for the input, you got me on the right track