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In Spokane, there's Reesa's on Division. I've had 2 pair done there and they did a good job. Took only a few days to get em done.

I've not seen the bolts - only commenting on the routes to either side of Tree Crack.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (5.11+) is to the left (looking at the rock) and Aid Roof (A3+) is on the other side. Must be one of those - don't think there's anything between them.

Steve, Thanks for the update. I've been trying to get hold of you regarding Minne cleanup efforts but can't reach you via your email. Can you send me your latest and greatest address to tim@spotly.com? Thanks

Check yer PMs.

I need to find a reliable and motivated climbing partner for the winter. Doesn't matter how good or poorly you climb - just don't drop me . Looking to get into Wild Walls at least two or three days per week. Weekends are good. My work shift ends at 3 and I live north so the closer to 3 on weekdays, the better.

Whats a recreational climber? Are people climbing in the South side this time of year? An August 28th TR

I figured someone here had asked. They weren't home last time I went through. Too bad about access - looks like fun. I'll get to that class IV area as soon as I can figure out the class II stuff Thanks for the reply.

Definitely layers. I've worn that jacket on some cold winter climbs and it did well as long as I kept moving. A good parka for an outter layer is always nice. Being from Hawaii, I'd bet a parka would feel good at 70 huh

The Mountaineers are working with the county and the land owner to aquire that area (not sure on current details). Access seems kinda iffy to me. I've been up there a few times this year with a friend. We took the road straight up the center of the gully to a gate, which we went through and closed behind us. I was told the "No Trespassing" sign was for the property on the left, not the road. Still, felt uncomfortable because it was too hard to be sure I wasn't trespassing so haven't been back since. There's a blurb about the aquisition effort here if you're interested: http://www.spokanemountaineers.org/public_html/big_rock.htm As far as new developement, we played on the new bolts on the south end of Big Rock - some nice routes. Can hardly wait for access to be straightened out so we can get in there and sample some more I thought I heard Marty had put in a bunch of that new stuff? Maybe he has more details on how to get in there.

FYI: Someone posted a found camera in the "photo" section on NWHikers.net. Found on the climbers path.

Here's some interesting rock in the Methow Valley south of Twisp. Looks like it's on private property though. Anyone found similar rock near there that's on public property?

I don't really think it matters. If there's a real reason to have em one way or another, I'm all ears. As far as my climbing partner changing my biners from how I have them, I don't think I'd like that. We can come to a mutual agreement on the rack and draws before the climb though. TP...now that DOES matter!

I don't really think it matters. If there's a real reason to have em one way or another, I'm all ears. As far as my climbing partner changing my biners from how I have them, I don't think I'd like that. We can come to a mutual agreement on the rack and draws before the climb though.

Hey - thanks for the comments about my website. Glad to hear someone's actually looking at it! My wife was the catalyst for putting it up - she wanted some way of grabbing some desktop shots at her work place.

Perfect. Thanks.

SEWS, Liberty Bell and maybe Kangaroo should make for a nice relaxing weekend. Did Black Peak last weekend and it was fun. Felt nice to get out alone for a scramble for the day. Might also check out that Goat Wall area - I hear there's an ok 5.8 bolted multipitch. Been kinda tired from all the trips lately so just looking for some place to mellow out (if plan 'A' doesn't go). Thanks for the suggestions.

We were thinking of Washington Pass as a plan 'B' destination for next weekend. Not being familiar with the area, any suggestions for a Friday thru Sunday trip? I want to stick to something in the 5.6 or below range - SEWS and Liberty Bell for sure. Anything else? Suggestions for good bivy spots along the way? Permit requirements? Thanks

Sorry - didn't see this till it was too late. As you probably already saw, no ice ax or crampons needed. There was a negotiable moat on the right side. Assuming of course that you came down the ridge at the same spot we did. Looked like higher up would have sucked.

Except for the approach and the section of the route from the bottom of LJT on up and then the descent, this sounds exactly like the way we went Heading up there again on the 15th and the sad thing is that now I have no excuses - LOL. Thanks for the beta.

From Aug 26th

All great points and it was a difficult decision. I like the twins idea (probably prefer the doubles better I'd guess) but then I got to thinking that it might be better to climb with some first to see what kind of problems I'd run into (coiling two instead of one, using my ATC Guide, blah, blah) and if I was willing to deal with that to get the benefits. Having doubles or twins would be nice for bailing and maybe when I start getting up (or trying to) some more difficult routes, I'll see more benefit to getting a set. Thanks for all of the great advice!

I got tired of my old heavy, sweaty helmet this year too and opted to go with something lighter and with more ventilation. I opted for the Meteor III. As advertised, it is so light and so well ventilated that even on hot days, I hardly notice it's on. Can't speak to it's protective value yet. As far as the dork factor, it's there but not sure I can blame that on the helmet as much as heredity.

Ok, definitely fickled but...I cancelled my order for the twins and picked up the Mammut Serenity instead. I've heard it won't stand up to alot of abuse but for what I'm doing, it should be fine...I hope.

Oh great, so you caught all that wimpering then! LOL Thanks for the compliment on the website.