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Screw work, it's too nice out. Anybody else up for heading out to index for the afternoon? Any route will do, I just want to climb. If you'd rather, I could also be talked into going to neverland. PM me. -Michael

I'll be out there sunday. Look for the pasty dude with his shirt off trying to get some sun.

Is anyone up for something? Since the avy forecast is looking good, I'd like to go try something a bit more technical than a snowshoe summit. North face of chair or some couloir for instance. Something you bring a rope for but probably aren't going to need it. But for that I need a partner and gear. I've done a fair amount of steep snow and have crampons and tools, but don't have pickets or any experience placing them. -Michael

I'd be up for chair or something similar.

Are you guys still heading down? If so when? I'm busy turkey day itself, but would be free after that.

I'd be interested in some of the AT gear if you still have it. In particular, I 'm looking for some bindings and boots to convert an old pair of resort skis for the backcountry.

Can't seem to PM you, but what were you thinking of?

What is that, or is a secret project? Anyway, sorry about the PM's, I think I just needed to clean out my inbox, should work now.

I've got a couple of weeks off starting the 15th and am looking for partners for some longer trips. I'd prefer to find people for at least a long weekend, a week would be better. Squamish, the north cascades, even the bugaboos are possibilities. I lead about 5.10 but could go either way depending on what you're up for. PM me. -Michael

I might be up. Check your PMs.

If you're still looking, send me a PM. I've done orbit, so would rather get on Dreamer, but I'm flexible. Days are flexible for me too. -Michael

Sadly, this bum's too poor to afford snow toys yet. Anybody up for some rock instead? I'd also be looking for a ride from Seattle. -Michael

Can anybody give a bum a ride from Seattle? I'm in Wallingford. -Michael

Is the road open then? I might be up there saturday myself.

So apparently CC won't let me send you a PM, but I'm free from now until tuesday if you want to get out. I've got a rope, gear, and a similarly situated partner, but no car. I don't mind climbing as a threesome if you don't. -Michael

Might be possible. Check your PM's. -Michael

I've got a partner too, but no ride, so if we could bum a ride, it would be great. Are you planning on camping? -Michael

Enough of this city, it's time to head for the hills and climb something. I've got the 15th through the 22nd free and am looking to get out in it. Either a single long trip or multiple shorter ones, ideally something up in the mountains but smith or some other sport weenie spot might also be acceptable if the weather is shit. \Michael

Everyone needs to read the related BBC guide to mountain climbing ( here ). My favorite quote Might explain why the guy needed a rescue.

I have tuesdays and thursdays (as well as weekends) free for the foreseeable future and am looking for someone to get out and play. I'm primarily a rock climber, let's say 5.10 trad, but am up for just about anything: mountains, ice, skiing, you name it. I'd love to find someone who could teach me more about mountaineering (I just moved here from the Midwest and there isn't much to practice on out there), but on the other hand I'm certainly willing to ropegun on rock routes. I say semi-regular because I may be busy some times or become unexpectedly free others. Basically I'm looking for somebody to call some night when I decide the next day would be better spent outdoors. Who's in? -Michael

Once finals are over next wednesday, I want to hightail it to the high country. I'm thinking a 3 or 4 day trip with fun climbing, maybe hike in somewhere and knock off a couple of routes. I don't know the area that well yet so I'm open to suggestions. -Michael

Still looking...

Nope.

Being stuck in Seattle in this weather is killing me; I need some mountain time. I'd be up for anything from hiking to scrambling to moderate 5th (I'm trying to heal an old finger injury). I'm free anytime today or tomorrow. -Michael

What did you use to coat the wood?