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Wasn't a question about the system. The best system to use is based on the situation. This happens to be one possible system and using it as an example for discussion regarding pulleys shouldn't lead you to think that it's the only solution that the questioner is aware of. If the diagram is uncomfortable for your viewing though, feel free to upload your own and we can use it for the discussion....about pulleys.

"One downside to this system is that there is no ratchet mechanism as shown." I was gonna draw that in at the #1 point but I figured...let the stick-man fall - he's not pulling his weight anyway Good info from the thread. Thanks.

Good points. Especially regarding the prusik tending issue. Yes, I was referring to the little wheel. I've looked at the Revolver and I think that makes sense as a second pully, especially with the dual functionality. Thanks

Using a drop-loop 'Z' pully system, if you had one pully, where would you place it to get the best benefit? How about if you had two? I carry just one and have never had to use it but always assumed that lowering it to the victim was the way to go but area 1 in the pic below seems like it would see more friction. Do most here carry more than one? Any particular brand that you prefer? The $3.95 nylon Petzl seems like an "ok" 2nd pully option but I've read they tend to break - any experience with actual use of one of those? Thanks

Thanks G-Spotter! Does the traverse to the base of the route start across the rubbly looking bench midway down and to the left of the glacier or does it start lower down and around the left of the little buttress at the bottom of the ridge? That's a great looking area! I'm hoping to get in a few climbs in Canada this year - they've been stagnating on my list for too long. Got Bugaboo Spire scheduled and looking at Sir Donald too. Now this comes along and...guess it never ends, which is a good thing

Looking to head down there later in the month or early March....if I can just find one of those killer deals on flight Any suggestion? Wife wants to play in town while myself and an as yet uncommited climbing parter play on the rock.

"Though ridge steepens with elevation, no rope required." Is it mainly 3rd and 4th with just a move or two of 5.6? That's a nice looking area!

Thanks G. That's probably all we need to know but I am curious about the guide book you mentioned. A Google search for variations of that title didn't bring up anything that looked correct. Is it still in print?

Can someone here point me to any info on the NE Buttress route on Gimli? Domo.

"it was a full 10 inches shorter than advertised when erect." Maybe it was cold out.

Carl on SEWS Carl on Bonanza Peak Carl on Stuart WR Tim in upper Phelps Creek Basin (Dumbell trip) Tim on Dumbell Peak Lloyd on Sahale Peak

Nothing like a mild day out to burn off the rest of that Thanksgiving turkey.

Thanks Bug.

Can the west ridge be climbed with a 30M and a skinny 30M pull line without too much pain?

We finally got up this yesterday...part way. We needed the practice so decided to split it up. The traverse was fun and good placements from .3 to .5 with one 3". I think the small tricams would have been handy (forgot them at home). Couldn't get past the roof without pounding in something and with the sun going down, we decided to bail while there was enough light to gather our gear. I think we'll try again when the rock is warmer and the days are longer. A fun diversion from an otherwise boring weekend. [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_001.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_002.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_003.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_004.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_005.JPG[/img] [img:left]http://www.inlandnwadventures.com/Adventures/WhiteRock/WhiteRock_006.JPG[/img]

A few of us scrambled up the west side of it today. The rock looked like crap from that side but I think I'll have to hop in the boat to see if the east side looks the same. A plan for next summer

I Googled "Apple River Spire" and couldn't come up with anything. Tell me more please

The land on the east side at that point is part of the Colville Reservation but unless my map is wrong, the west side isn't. Part of the history of the rock is that the tribe that was there, refused to move onto the reservation until their leader was thrown into Alcatraz. I've never noticed that the bump to the west of Whitestone Rock is also labeled Whitestone.

This is just upstream from where the Sanpoil feeds into Lake Roosevelt. I've fished below it many times (great winter trout!) but have never thought to check it out up close. I think I'll head over there this weekend to see if there's an easy scramble to the top and check out the rock quality. An internet search found lots of historical information. Anyone here have any first-hand knowledge of it (access, rock quality,...)?

Great thread. I've been looking for one of those old Chouinards for a long time now...no luck

I've had my Spot for several years. It's light-weight, bright enough and has been reliable.

Sobo, did you ever do anything on the north face? Looks like nice rock.

Nice TR and pics. Looks cold.

I think I've fixed the menu and the typo. The "Contact" thing isn't done yet for the reason you mentioned - making it work and preventing the spam. I don't think that'll be too hard, just a matter of getting it done. The logo has me baffled because I suck with graphics. I want something with a transparent background but getting it to save in Photoshop without distortion eludes me. I'll figure that one out some day. Thanks for the input.

Kyle, got any extra beta on that route from Prusik Pass and through Toketie Canyon? Is it a scramble or just a steep hike/slide? Points of reference? I'd like to check out an alternate exit just to mix it up and that looks good...maybe.