Chopi

We were originally planning on spending the 4th of July weekend (4 days) in the Enchantments to climb Prussik and others, but the permit gods want it otherwise. Can anyone suggest an alternate area with climbs of similar difficulty (but likely less aesthetically pleasing) north of Rainier? Thanks. (Duplicate of post in N Cascades forum)

We were originally planning on spending the 4th of July weekend (4 days) in the Enchantments to climb Prussik and others, but the permit gods want it otherwise. Can anyone suggest an alternate area with climbs of similar difficulty (but likely less aesthetically pleasing) north of Rainier? Thanks.

Hey, I'm planning on going to Chamonix in August (yeah, I know, so is everyone else), and with the exchange rate the way it is I'm looking for a cheap place to stay. Does anyone have any recommendations? There's two of us, but we don't need a lot of space. Anyone know of any rooms for rent, etc? Thanks.

Another good place to stay is Casa de Zarela. It seems to be a favorite of climbers from all over the world and can sometimes be booked solid. Zarela knows the mountains well and can help you arrange transportation and more. The place is a bit outside of the town center, but within easy walking distance. Or, just take a taxi. Most hardware stores sell 'bencina blanca,' or just 'bencina.' This stuff is comparable to our white gas. Bring your own container. The places we stayed last year were very willing to store stuff while we were out climbing. They didn't really care too much if we stayed there upon our return or not, but it is more convenient if you do.