Chriznitch

anybody get their replacements yet? I haven't

same question

beautiful. Way to put all those rumors aside and go get 'er! Besides, all the gossip probably worked out for your benefit since you guys were alone up there

cool adventure in a remote spot. 20 entries is pretty damn remote! I read Wayne's story again and that is definitely a recommended read

there aren't any "easy" routes to the summit since the pinnacle is an unavoidable crux... routes up the south ridges are the easiest ways to the pinnacle's base, but to summit you must either climb loose class 5 rock or traverse around the pinnacle on exposed choss to the 4th class line up to the tip

a fun way to celebrate bastille day!!

great pictures as expected guys! ice station zebra is especially awesome

looks like quite a bit more snow than this time last year...

wow--incredible dudes...Congratulations!!

this must be the glacier point incident... I'm still not buying it. But don't get me wrong, I don't support the management taking place at the top! No matter how hard we try, luck is indeed part of the equation. If it wasn't, mountaineering wouldn't be as much fun!! fall

a pretty gentle route for such a big mountain...you'll love it! Here's a couple pics circa July 2003: view from high camp crevasse descent down route

that area is very special, although very sketchy. I've seen some massive rockfall off the north ridge onto the JPG--glad you didn't get killed! What was your descent route from the summit pinnacle?

Jesus...both of you are really lucky! It isn't easy to get to the east side from the base of the nose

nice work up there...way to cope with later season conditions and get the job done

ah Humboldt, the memories... three years ago when I was there: was a hallway with holds maybe 200' feet long and 9' tall in the HSU fieldhouse. Might still be there. If you're in that neck of the woods bring your frisbee golf discs cuz that's one of the USA's greatest courses!

pretty burly to climb up the easy way and downclimb the hard way

if you are experienced then don't worry too much. It is a fun route! Belay if you feel necessary, but don't rope up if you're not placing pro...

3.5 hours is pretty fast

obituary

if this is a serious question...then, sort of. Falcon makes a series of pamphlets titled "classic rock climbs" and there's one for castle crags. pretty short though--maybe 25 pgs

awesome pics did you climb the ogre?

I highly recommend Mazama Glacier on Mt Adams. The setting is spectacular and the route is quite reasonable. Best if you have 2 nights, but doable in a regular weekend if you're both fit. EDIT: this is recommended as a first glacier climb, hopefully after some rope and crevasse practice

where did you read the misinformation? The steep part on the North Ridge is approx. 50 degrees. Anyways, good job on staying safe

great pics Keith

yeah--I thought an independent register (not Mazamas, not Mountaineers, etc.) would have a better chance at remaining up there. What the hell? At least the heavy part (ammo box) is still there. I also thought that NS's difficulties would filter out riff-raff! Pretty sad that someone would actually toss out a nice new book...didn't even last a 2nd season Anyways, thanks for the update Hal. Again--great climbing adventure