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that looks like heaven! I = So Jealous

the gorge isnt the only local ice... Paulina Falls

gQIa5ouNNDk The whole curtain Fell down from underneath the second climber. Wow.

Wow, What a friggin time! Paulina Falls is IN! Myself and a crew of other folks went up and TRed the right falls (and the left one until it completely collapsed. (what a thing to behold) pics to follow soon...

who's but fukkin seahawks?

all of the above, minus the easy hike part. Plus pickets.

yummy! That might just work. any idea what elevation the falls are at?

so yea, anyone been near there and could make a guess as to what the ice is like. I want to take some newbies out for some TR and was hoping this might work for MLK weekend. Guesses? Anyone? Guesses?

good luck, I hope your friend is found!!!! Keep up the hope!

Yea, one of the best places for a PNW-er to go. It has the inverse of our weather so we can all climb year round! good TR on your bloggle too. Bummed I missed my annual trip there this winter...

Is that the "bad swage" ?

rescue insurance is key. just the fact you post here increases your chances of epic death by a factor of 4.

is that millie vanillie in the second photo?

Lets hear 'em. And fyi, I dont mean to be implying that christmas is only about presents with the best/worst xmas threads. Just heard this question on the radio earlier and wanted to get your input

Honestly! The holidays are nothin but stress sometimes. But it is great to see folks too

a camera lense

What an all around talented guy. Love it, and wish he could be making more.

Self rescue is a very important thing to know. much of the info will help make you a more efficient climber too. If you dont want to pay for a class, there are books on the subject but firsthand instruction is a best bet.

...Wha'd ya get?

soooooo gooood. Ever bite the heads off, stick 'em together and make funny fish?

I second crmlla, they might work for a day but definitely not for extended use. Unless you are going to be tromping around in water or slush, wear proper wool or synth.

You will, in time, realize that cascade choss is not near the quality of the sierra granite. You will learn the meaning of "Epic" quickly climbing here.

bring a shovel and use the back of it for a stove rest. All the winter stuff is, for the most part, heavy as shite. A major challenge is keeping your pack light. being able to cut things from the pack (safely) can save you a lot of backache. Try towing a sled too. Learn how to dig a snow cave too. That can be very helpful.

I second that. My boss said he wanted someone new who didnt know a thing about the industry so he didnt have to "untrain" any bad habits.

Baking with the good stuff included, or not.