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Here's a pic from the summit of Snowshoe Peak. The lake below Ibex is about a 6 miles hike in from the TH. I suspect the approach to the climb would be mainly off-trail from the far side of that ridge though. According to the topo, there is an old road that comes partway up from that side and the slope looks like it would be gentler. I suppose one could gain the ridge from this side but looks like it might be kinda crappy following it to the summit? I haven't climbed it so I'll be curious what the route entails and where the best approach is too.

I had a crotch rocket when I was younger. I'm lucky to be older. Speed is like a drug and I've been clean for 20 years now Funny - that's how long I've been married for too. Wonder if there's a corrolation!? Cool videos though.

Enjoyed the read. Sounds like miserable fun.

The dome does look fairly low angle when viewed from further up the trail. There's a few lines on it that look worth hiking up to though - preferably before all the snow is gone from that brushy looking approach. I did notice some nice rock up that valley towards the lake that seemed worth checking out too. How was the rock quality where you were working?

Ugh. It's on my list - bad timing. Take pics and let me know how it goes though.

Seems like an extreme way to avoid the so-so starting pitches but...

It's a mile or so away from (and visible from) the Two Mouth Lake TH. Anyone know if it has a name? Any developed routes? Looks kinda yummy.

So which moderate route would you give that title to? Where is the best moderate splitter in the state?

Can you do single rope raps on climbers left without interfering with other teams climbing the route? I'm guessing not, since people do the scramble descent but thought I'd ask.

These are what got me over that 5.4 barrier.

Too funny. That wasn't Mar 2006 was it?

We didn't see any goats, just walls

Driving towards the Mazama crag, the TH is about 3 miles from the Mazama store on the right side. Good fun. Some moving of the belays but mostly just pretty good rock with great views.

Trip: Goat Wall - Prime Rib (of goat) Date: 4/15/2007 Trip Report: Started at 9 and topped out at 3:30. The route was clear and pretty clean. One snow bank on pitch 8 required bypassing the first bolt with a long unprotected but easy traverse. Rock was nice and dry. Wound up as a team of three but swapping leads was still pretty efficient and everyone led their share. A few really good pitches with some nice exposure and a bunch of ok ones. A good route to start off the season. No rockfall problems. Got real lucky with the weather. The route was in the shade till about pitch 6 or so but the temp was just high enough to stay warm and when the sun finally hit the rock....great stuff. Worth the trip from Spokane. Gear Notes: Single rope (we took 2 [team of 3]). 14 Draws. Approach Notes: The approach described on the topo is accurate. Staying in the talus to the right of the path/scree seemed to work best when slogging up the talus field. Dry - no snow on the trail.

Dammit! At 49, I don't often get opportunities to "rebel" anymore. Guess I'll have to reconsider cotton. This is great news and from following it, it took lots of hard work. Thanks.

I've got a summer weight Montbell. It's a quality bag but won't take alot in the way of abuse. I figured since I'm carrying (after last years unplanned bivy) an ultralight down coat and bivy anyway, I can get away with the higher rating bag. The stretch and the light weight make all the difference to me. Somewhat pricey but worth it. As far as fill....what they said.

Did I say "Granite"? Oh...guess I did I'm pretty single minded lately. Everything is granite. Thanks Pindude - I found a spot to get the Bow Valley Rock book.

Back of the Lake sounds good. Couldn't find Bow Valley Granite locally so I'll order it on-line. Thanks for the suggestions.

Nice job. Sounds like tiringly good fun! Any pics?

Looking for some moderate cragging in a scenic area up there. Easy/short approach and moderate routes. Someplace to spend a day relaxing and climbing. Any recommendations?

Nice job Eric and nice pics. We'll have to try again early next year - still wanna do that route.

Have a trip planned for that weekend but if I'm here, I'll be out to help and get some climbing in.

Soon the snow will be melted, exposing all of the curves and lines of the luscious granite below. THEN it'll be "porn" These are just the start of a strip-tease Nice pics!

[insert my people-trashing-minne-more-than-usual rant here] I've cleaned a lot of trash from the cracks this year but it just keeps coming back! Thanks for grabbing that can for me Steve. Wish I had some better organizational skills cause the state of my favorite crag is down right depressing this year.

Got out to Minne Friday and Saturday....and Sunday. Decided to get over the Love Bulge and Mad Dog. What a couple of great routes (especially the upper sections) - can't believe I've never tried em before. Did some aid practice on the secondary face - need more LOL. Temps this week look sucky though. Did you make it over this way after all?