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We bivied on the far side of the lake and I heard rock falling off that mountain all night.

Does anyone know the story of what happened when he was descending from Asgard Pass. How was he killed? I looked around but couldn't find anything.

Cook wanting to go is neither.

I am still jealous, how did you guys get the weather? We didn't have that good of weather here in Ellensburg. Holy crap!

You lucky bastards. Hey Clintoris, I was going to be the “third” member of your team, but I told Andy I was going to bail at the last second because I thought you guys didn’t stand a chance in hell with the weather. Instead I went to L-worth and tried to remember how to climb rock. Well, Andy you can rub it in my face…I guess. Sorry about droping out. Good job, way to go! I am jealous. Hey Andy, if you get this, let me know about Stuart. I got a way cool idea!

I tried pumpline the other day, I got to the half way point where I bailed. My other two partners "aided" to the top. If pumpline were at Vantage it would be like a 5.12+. Sex Party (5.10), but actually 5.9 Air Guitarist (5.10), actually 5.9- Tangle up in Blue (5.9), actually 5.8

I have lead almost every traditional route on Sunshine Wall, with the exception of Red M&M, and a few others. Back when I carred about hard shit (like 2 months ago), my goal was to lead Red M&M. It is not hard to place pro in. It just takes small shit which freaks most people out. For some reason people would rather fall on a black diamond number 5 camalot, then a number 1 wired nut. Seriously though, back when I was interested in doing it, I saw this old guy lead it and he put pro in about every three feet. The crack is there! And Red was just one example, I can lead most every 11 there without to much problem...(Stems and Seeds, Shrinking Ball Disease, Bob's Your Uncle, etc) which means they are not 11's. I cant lead 11's anywhere else...

How come I can climb Red M&M (supposed 5.12a, according to the guide book) and lead most traditional 5.11 climbs at Vantage, but I cant climb like 10d and up in L-worth...top roped...Hmmmm... Whatever the guide book says, bump the grade down at least 2 letters. For example, 5.11 climbs are really 10b climbs.

NOLse, Post some of those other pics, like the one you titled "Start of pitch two." and "bailer," I have looked at those about a thousand times today. Maybe it will entice some wanker to go up there and find your tool. Sweet stuff! Weather is suppose to be bad all weekend, new snow won't help anything. Just for the record, where do you think it would have gone then? Up close gainst the right wall, or out into the middle of the upper snow field? Eaither way, I wouldn't worry about it to much, I would give up an ice tool any day to climb that shit. Hell, I would most probably give up two tools. (And for my record, I'm broke.)

I heard there is a crazy guy with a shot gun who doesn't like people cutting through his land.

No, out of town going S! You must be thinking of Skookumchuck Falls or Whiskey Dick Falls, Alex. Hey goatboy, if you want directions shoot me a pm and ill get some for you. Its kind of hard to find if your not familiar with the area. In fact, really hard to find...I bet it is still really nice, but remember its only like 30 feet tall, but its still fun to get some swings in if your driving by. Craig

1 vote for rage.

Next thing ya know, we will all be climbing nude. Then we'll have some real "ice porn" to post on cc.com. Good job today Andy!

Has anyone been up Red Mountain, Snoqualmie, Lundin, or any other peaks in the viscinity in the last few days.

Snow creek is ready.

My friend was climbing ice in tee-shirt and shorts today. Super nice ice, way thick (still at least a foot thick, size doesnt seem to be changing), lots of fun.

On the way to do some Vantage rock? Desperate to climb some ice? Stop at Umtanum falls and do some laps. The drip is the fattest I have ever seen it, about a foot thick as of 3 days ago. Perfect styrofoam ice. It appears to be melting during the day (temps in the 60's) and freezing at night. Very cool.

I was thinking about going for a swim in the lakes up there. Such nice weather.

As anyone hiked up the PCT? I was wondering how things were looking.

Indeed, there are better climbs.

Griffo, you were on route, it does go to the tree. You will know your on route if you cliped the one piton just below the crux. Although it appears you have joined the buttress while on the climb, its still actually the east face. Below is a link to my write up last year. There is a good picture showing the route. Chair Peak - East Face Chair peak is just a fat odd ball mountain.

Bolt climbing is neither. Yeah, lets go. By the way, I got some gas cash for you.

I want Colin and Mark to pay me for the nice snowshoe trail I stomped out to the campsight. Or at least give me credit for helping them out. (We broke trail two weeks ago when we tried the Ice Cliff, went back there this week and everyone has used the same exact trail, except its now like a highway.)

Yes. Kit Lewis.

I believe there is someone on this site that might know a thing or two on those cliffs, and others?, maybe they will chime in in a little bit.