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I like the picture idea. A few of my favorites for the year: Carl on Mt. Assiniboine My wife and I relaxing on Eagle Cap Off route on East Ingalls Peak Prusik Peak Brian loving the exposure on Prusik Peak

I'm surprised to see Mt. Fuji on that list. With the most ascents per year of any mountain, and those being mostly on semi-groomed trails, I wouldn't think the math would add up. If the accidents being reported are tramplings or headaches then maybe.

I've heard Mt. Fuji has the most climbers/hikers per year with Mt. Hood in 2nd place. No comparison between the two in any way though. Fuji has a wide switchbacking trail with little huts (stations) all along the way and is hiked my people of all ages and abilities. I saw a few guys ride their bikes down its scree slopes when we were there - crazy kids. Plus, Fuji has a nice little eatery at the top for those who forgot to bring food

Just noticed this TR. Nice pics and beta.

Climbed a choss pile and vowed to never do it again. Climbed a few more. Managed to get up a few excellent peaks too. Oh, and I got up the blue route at the gym last night

Spent most of the year at the Dr. office trying to figure out why I was having breathing problems. Let's just say alien probing sounds funner. Found out in Nov that I have developed allergies to sage, which I spent lots of time in this year. Comical in retrospect. Anyhoo, even with the problems, got in lots of fun stuff. A few of my favorites: --Prusik Peak car-to-car --Took a newb friend from work up The Tooth for his first alpine trad climb. --Mt. Assiniboine - charged by a grizzly; very memorable

Condolences to the friends and family. Still hoping for the best regarding the other two climbers.

Mine were stolen at Mt. Assiniboine this year but I know who did it so... Doubt I'll ever see him again but there's always that chance.

Nicely done.

Yeah, Leuthold looks like it would be about my comfort zone and I'll probably head over there if I can't find anything closer. Might just drive over to the Selkirks and poke around.

Steep snow is my weak area (one of them). Of course, I've "endured" if that's the way to get to the good rock I'd like to do a few mild to moderate coulior climbs this year to push my comfort level a little - work on that weakness. Any suggestions for some local routes? Short climbs are ok. Not looking for too much gnar and not a huge fan of gruelling snowshoe approaches. Was thinking about making the long drive to climb the Leuthold Coulior but hoping there's something closer - maybe N. Idaho or Cabinets. Any suggestions appreciated. Looking for both winter and spring routes. Domo. P.S. I can't ski.

Nice work. Good to know - about the Fin. Brian and I were meaning to get back up there this year but never happened what with all the other stuff. Did you booty a large hex above the second pitch?

I always carry my nitro in one of the side pockets and secured with a biner; never just laying loosely on the inside.

I'd love to grab McClellan and Witches Tower this weekend but I decided put those off due to the crappy forecast. I hope you get out there and prove it wrong Prusik Pass Forecast

I'm thinking I should throw in an extra couple of days for weather. If all goes well that'll leave a day or two to play with. I'm hoping he doesn't hym and haw till the last minute but I'll keep you posted.

I don't recall that scene. Are you sure you're not thinking of Subzero - another exceptional movie? Trees on the summit of K2 LOL Watched this one again last night. Funny watching Clint lead up that tower....on top rope and hauling up all the beer

Great info - thanks. The plan is for late next summer but my climbing partner is still trying to get "permission".

My second left a few of my oz biners on the route (and a double Mammut sling I believe) - probably at the top of the 3rd pitch. If you found them and want to return them, I'll owe you a few brews.

I've heard there's some very cheap sleeping arrangements that can be had in Zermatt. Not much more than plywood boxes from what I hear. Anyone have any info on that, or other lodging, camping info? I'm hoping to score a good price on airline tickets then do the rest of the trip on the cheap. Any other transportation/lodging info greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the well written TR and photos. I'm embarrassed to admit that I have climbed the false summits of Dumbell but have yet to return for the true summit. In our defense, we did climb through fog that day though

Excellent beta - thanks! I'm planning on meeting my partner in the basin below the west side of Chimney tomorrow afternoon (he's climbing Chimney that morning - I'm not). We plan on bivying in the basin then heading over for Silver Dollar Sunday, weather permitting. So far, weather looks like crap for Sunday. Oh well, if we don't get it this weekend, we've got some great beta for when we do get in there.

Very nice. When's a reasonable earlier season time to get on the route but still be assured (mostly) that it's dry? Best transportation options from Spokane/Seattle - drive, plane..?

Anyone have any info on the west ridge route - I think it's the west ridge (the one in the new N. Idaho book)? Should I bring a brush? Can it be broken down into 30 meter pitches easily enough? Crack or face or both? Is the route around the end of Chimney Rock (from the west side) pretty obvious? Thanks oodles.

FYI: I can't find the source but I read somewhere that the normal approach may be closed till they get the new parking area in place. Iller Creek is the suggested approach now and that adds several miles and much more elevation to access the rocks. I think I've got that right but I'll try to figure out where I got that info from and post it here for you. If I'm in town, I'd be up for some climbing at Minnehaha. There's only a few routes I'd lead there but there's some good TR too if you can overlook the broken glass and cigarette butts. Post Falls has some good routes too. Mostly bolts and TR.

Nice job Tazz. Thanks for the detailed trip report. Don't slow down