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So has anyone heard anything about problems with access to Sahale via the Cascade River Road/Diamond Mine? I'm looking to head up there in the coming week, but heard that the road was closed. Can someone confirm or deny? Thx.

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These are great suggestions. One thing I forgot to mention is that I'm 6'8" with a long ass torso. Is this a major consideration on day packs? I've had some say "oh yah, you'll need the 45L for your frame" As long as I can stuff my rack and rope in da shiznit it should be good. I'm definitely liking the BD Sphynx/Speed Packs. This one looks too small - http://mountaingear.com/pages/product/pr...item/108997/N/0

So after humping it up the E. Ridge of Ingalls the other day and pulling off the crux before the summit with my Arcteryx Bora 80, I decided that was enough and I need a day pack. I've seen a couple of good ones out there, make a stop at ProMountain Sports the other day and looked at both the Grivel AirTech 28 - http://www.acmeclimbing.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=474 Go Lite Jam Pack - http://www.promountainsports.com/packs-golite-jam.shtml Any opinions on these two or others that they reccomend? I'm looking for something light that will hold well on single day alpine routes, can take it to the crag etc.

Yah I know its hard for some people to be constructive with their comments, and when you could be climbing your mocking instead. I'm a member of the Seattle Mounties branch and forwarded this to someone that I know in Tacoma and he has agreed to pass this on to create some awareness. ; - )

I'm not sure what this one is, but it's pretty damn cool looking. Anyone know? http://picasaweb.google.com/florin.teo/0...603336285323282

I thought Feathers only had single sport routes, no?

So I'm looking at taking the better half on her first multi-pitch route on Saturday and wondered if people had some good ideas on areas that were close. (Closer than Vantage or Leavenworth). Don't want to take her on something with the standard long alpine approach cause she'll just bitch. ; - ) Looking for 2-4 pitches between the 5.4-5.6 range would be good.

Hi All, Was considering heading over there and doing this soon and wanted folks' feedback on this route. I've heard it's pretty damn easy and only has one real crux toward the top. Are the belay stations pretty generous? Fun Factor?

So my current Alpine rack consists of a full set of nuts, a couple of tri-cams, mid-range Camelots and WC hexes. The basic stuff. However, I hear that Aliens do very well and the ease of placement works very well. What experiences do people have with these on alpine routes? What colors are good to begin with and have the most versatility? I also see that other manufactuers are now producing Alien equivalants (Metolious, BD, etc) Thanks, Chris

Been on my ticklist for quite a while, and I'm finally going to get a chance to do it the last week of June. Most of what I've heard for what people used on their rack indicate something like - "Lots of slings and nuts" Anyone care to be a more specific on what worked for them on the West Ridge? Much appreciated.

A group of us are heading up to Baker this weekend. Does anyone know what the road conditions are or if there are closures that would prevent driving up to the trailhead? Specifically getting to FS#12 and Sulfer Creek Road FS#13 logging road. I see that there is alot of new snow on Baker, but the avalanche will be going down to moderate. At any rate, it looks like a long Snowshoe Trek in. Anyone been up on the Easton in the last few weeks? Thx. Chris

I'm probably going to end up calling this trip at least this weekend. Marblemount Ranger station is not giving very happy reports for weather system this weekend. I'll post pics, once I do in fact make it up there.

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Thanks for the beta guys. So did you guys protect the climb up the Col with pickets? Everything I've seen, it does look pretty steep. I'm also thinking at this point, weather rock shoes are remotely necessary for the rock, or just a good pair of stiff mountaineering boots for the whole climb.

So I'm finally getting the opportunity to do this classic, this upcomign weekend. I hear it's a great climb. Does anyone have any Beta on this particular route as far as conditions, as well as the following: Once the Col' is ascended, what about the following - a) how many pitches b) what's the best pro for the route? c) running belays? etc etc Any tips would be great. Thanks, Chris

Sorry if this is the wrong place for the post, but I had a question regarding the scramble at the top of the McClellan peak. I've heard some people scramble this without any hesitation. What class is the scramble, is the rock solid? I've also heard that people take a rope with them sometimes. The person I'm taking does'nt have alot of experience, and may want a belay for the final section. Are there sound belay spots both at the top and bottom of summit block? Any thoughts are appreciated.