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  1. Hi Anthony. I might be interested for this May. I've summitted Rainier about a dozen times, including liberty ridge. I was also on an Ama Dablam expedition this past November. Do you have permits?

  2. Strong work Guys. I've done that route but couldn't imagine skiing it. Why is the gate locked in the first place? The Federal Government needs to protect us from ourselves? I respect your act of conscientious objection. I think if more Americans had the courage to push back against the constant encroachment on our freedoms it would slow it down considerably. The NPS has zero credibility after holding us all hostage last October for political purposes.

  3. The shift in attitude at the federal offices that oversee public land is worrisome. I get the sense that most of the agencies would prefer to keep people on pavement, looking in. Easier to manage and they won't step on something "sensitive". Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but it seemed like the older attitude at the federal level was that parks and wilderness areas were set aside to be recreated in, not just looked at. I'm not for trashing the backcountry, but it seems like the pendulum is swinging pretty far away from helping encourage recreation. Sanitation problems aside, if folks can't tolerate bouldering and cragging areas with some erosion and social trails, we aren't far from being regulated out of existence.

     

    Well said Jason. And money and ideology are powerful motivators.

  4. I guess I don't understand why the USFS claims it has to close 75% of its roads--including many popular trailhead access avenues--and yet can still find money for two new positions.

     

     

    Good Question FW. I don't mean to sound cynical but it is all about the money - follow the money and you will have your answer. Federal agents, when deployed right, can be effective revenue generators for the government. Maintaining roads, on the other hand, will not generate revenue. I moved to Socal from the PNW a couple of years ago and I have seen the future. Agents everywhere collecting money in any way possible. It is difficult to hike or even drive without being accosted by an armed agent. My wife was recently issued a citation for "stand up paddling without a permit".

  5. I did it in July 2010 with two great friends. My only advice would be go as light as possible. Spend the money to get the lightest possible gear and go without anything you don't absolutely need. You should be able to get under 30 lbs - it is a carry over after all. My setup was one venom, one aztarex, and spinner leashes - and I wouldn't have done it any other way. Good for you on hiring a guide. I always learn something new when I go with a guide.

  6. My House was burglarized and everything was taken, including 2 cars, appliances, jewelry, electronics, and all of my wife's and my climbing/skiing gear. Here are some highlights - If you see these for sale they might be stolen.

    Pair of Petzl Nomics

    Pair of Petzl Aztarexes

    Pair of BD Venoms

    Prior Splitboard

    12 Ice Screws

    Set of BD Cams

    Arcteryx Packs - Bora 80, Needle 65, Needle 55

    2 Petzl Meteor Helmets

    2 Petzl Cyborg Crampon sets

    And much, much more

     

    Could you let me know if you see any of this merchandise so I could alert the police?

     

    Thanks

  7. The K2 Shuksans are 181 cm. No problems but >100 days on them.

    The Dynafit Bindings are Comfort 2.

    Skins are Black Diamond Ascention. Just touched up the glue.

    Mounted for Size 14 ski boots.

     

    I'd sell them for $350 obo so I can buy new bindings, otherwise I'll put the old bindings on my new skis.

     

    Here is a picture from last Sunday.IMG_3240.JPG

  8. Hi, I bought a new pair of Petzl Nomics. They came with the Astro picks, which are for mixed climbing I want the Cascade picks, which are for ice climbing. Anyone want to trade new Astros for new or used Cascades? Or does anyone want to buy some new Astros?

  9. Does the Mt. Rainier area offer any good serac ice climbing like Baker?

     

    RoklzGud....In my opinion no. I cragged a few days last year on the lower nisqually (only becuase the road to the coleman was closed all summer). The nisqually is abysmal now - 7-8 years ago it was ok. Also, I would not recommend a 4 hour hike up to the Lower Ingraham to be lowered into a crevasse. If you want to be lowered into a crevasse, the Easton can be reached in half the hike. I've spent many days cragging on the Coleman and it is the best place I know in the summer for ease of access. But shhhh....keep it quiet, ok?

  10. Are you serious? Rainier makes Baker look like a popsicle.

     

    Interesting. Can you tell me where you think there is some good Seracing on Mt Rainier that is accesible for a day trip? That would be great.

     

    Thanks!

  11. Good Job and thanks for getting the word out. Zee and I climbed Silverton Sickle on Saturday. Zee is an ice-climbing animal! Zee, I propose naming that new climb that you led D. Zaster!

     

    I went back up there again on Sunday with another partner and got another one of the lines in the cirque higher up from SS. It's all WI3. We saw your tracks in the fresh snow on the way out. How did you like the trail on the way out?

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