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Don't count out Larry LaRocco in a race with Jim Risch. LaRocco is a fiesty campaigner. Plus a decent guy.

Don't count out Larry LaRocco in a race with Jim Risch. LaRocco is a fiesty campaigner. Plus a decent guy.

Nope. Next clue. The shot was taken from the top of the turtle.

Nice guess. Wrong. Google earth indicates the face is about 600' to the snow patch. Clue: Connected with the topic of this thread.

It should be noted that Craig has for years touted family values in his campaigns, besmerched opponents for supporting equal rights for the gay community. I really don't care what his sexual orientation is. I do care about hypocrisy. Larry LaRocco, my neighbor, is running a serious campaign for Craig's senate seat. Lets hope this gives LaRocco a better chance.

Time to guess where this nice looking norwand is.

Between New Meadows and Riggins, mile post 183.

How does one imbed pictures in a message?

Meet Suzy, the mutt we rescued from the pound in answer to my question that started the thread. cute, huh? at 32 lbs, she fits nicely in the tent.

Huh. I thought that placed the pics in the message. Sorry.

More pics of Myrtle's Turtle, for those interested. From on top Close up of the exfoliation on the 4th class side

Laird forgot the approach shot.

Can't wait to get mine, but I'm in Connecticutt this week. Cudos to Chris Bessler at Keokee for supporting the project.

None worth mentioning here. But the new book http://www.keokeebooks.com/ClimbersGuide.html should have something. My wanderings up there have been without climbing partners, unfortunately. Nice stone though.

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Not a spring trip. Best right now, since Two Mouth Lakes is known as the epicenter of all bugdom. It's so dry right now that there are just a few bugs to deal with. I came up from the lake behind the Turtle. I must stress the top is a very neat place to be. All granite polish and alpine fir fairy rings. There is a possible line right up the center as you inferred. Dan Krumpotich put up a line there years ago I believe. The pro looks marginal, with all downsloping holds, but not too steep. It might be quicker to hike the 6 miles to the lake and go up to the top from the lake, then downclimb the 4th class on the left, than to force your way up the slide alder in the avalanche chute from the road. Of course, you will pass other temptations on the way there.

Crusty's pizza in McCall; elk sausage & cranberries...the best.

"Damnit, Steins should never be considerd a sport climbing destination. This is a sacred Ochoco Indian site, leave the power drills at home." What he said. It's too cool to put bolts in it. I hope it still looks that way it did for me in 1984.

When are you going? I want to go too. Problem right now is that most of the approaches are closed do to fires.

I have memories of fending off monster porcupines with ice axes all night long. Straight out of a Stephen King novel. It was ugly. Do not underestimate their ferocity while attempting to get their brake line fix.

Hard to get to. Worth it. Looking forward to your TR.

I really like my Jansport Endeavor 8000 pack. It's not being made anymore, but I noticed a Jansport Helios http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,85186_.html is similar in contruction and on sale. My pack at 65 L is a little big for your needs, but the Helios looks about 45 L.

Send some our way please. Valley County is sort of on fire.

Not yet, But I discovered the fuel bottle works best pointing UPHILL, IE the nozzle at the top. I was surprised. I guess I don't understand the physics. The good news is my setup is flexible enough to put the fuel bottle anywhere I want. I've got to find a digital camera... I also replaced the old guitar strings with 1/16" steel cable and crimps. Much easier to fine tune the size of the cable loops, plus much more bomber for maybe an extra ounce of weight. The top carabiner absolutely requires insulation. I used a cut up dish rag and athletic (cloth, not plastic) tape. It only takes one mistake to remember everything gets real hot. The good news is I can boil a quart of 72 degree water in less than 3 minutes. That should make up for the extra weight of the rig in about a day of use in the winter.

Keep it coming! So I'm hearing dogs with poodle-type hair have problems in snow? We get 150 inches of snow a year in McCall. Generally it runs 2-4 feet deep outside the door, mostly dry and light, from December through March, with November less snow but still cold and April and May the melt months. This past year might be the rule to come though, with all snow gone by May 1. So snow performance is a big deal. In Boise in the summer, we get quite a few 100+ days. Like today for instance. I hate to see the huskies and malmutes and sammys around here roast. I was thinking a dog with a coat that one can shear or let grow as needed might be a good compromise.