bryson1

Still have'nt seen any copies?? Anyone else???

Check out Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain. It is a fun beach town centrally located in the middle of a good mix of grags. The Penon de Ifach is a short walk from cheap hotels on the beach. It has great multipitch sport climbs on beautiful limestone with ocean views.

I've done Kenya by the Noth Face Regular Route. We were there in October and the other side was frozen up. We had a fair bit of snow annd ice on all of the 20-some pitches. We hired porters in Chogoria which I would suggest even though it is not totaly necessary, it added to the experience and made it more fun. Not sure what the S.W. ridge route is like but the raps all needed backing up on our route so take extra webbing, biners etc. The big question for us was footware, we ended up in boots the entire climb because of snow but also did a few points of aid. The mountain is spectacular and the climbing very much an adventure. You will have a great time!!

I just read on the new routes section that Herm's Tower at Vantage is gone...did it fall over, what happened??? When did that happen??

I just ask because in the "Smith "Great Roof" Free at 14b?" thread someone sugggests that they have a new book and that it is currently on sale.

I'm hearing talk of a new guide book, as a Smith regular who frequents the climbing shops I'm surprised to have not seen it out yet. Is it really out??