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I'm pretty sure you can camp either at bennet pass or white rive sno=park. THey are both right by meadows. I've never camped there but have camped in other snowparks with no problems. Just make sure to camp a bit removed from the lot so you don't get noticed.

I might know someone...check your pm's

A cautionary tale. Was in the buguboos a few years ago and heard a horrible rockfall accompanied with a scream. Ended up the guy had slung a table sized boulder and rapped off it. It didn't work out. I was part of the crew that packed up his belongings to be sent back to his family.

Would like to climb alpine rock. I'm reasonably experienced and comfortable leading 5.9 and 5.10 trad in the alpine.

Just got back from the mountain. Climbed and skied leutholds. Conditions on that side of the mountain were excellent. Saw some folks headed up the old chute and didn't see any major mishaps. East wind was keeping things cool up there. I was amazed at how warm govy was.

Frikadellar sounds like he went up towards the east side of the mountain, meadows seems to be under the impression that the entire east sector of hood is their domain and all who trod upon it are subject to their authority or else they will call the sheriff or possibly use their howitzer on you...meadows ski patrol has truned into a mindless tool of corporate interest. Timberline on the other hand has a great policy towards bc users. From my experience they don't have a problem as long as your not being an asswipe.

great to see and folks getting some. Frikadellar-whats the deal with the ski patrol. What area of the mountain where you on and why were the hassling you. I think we need to start hassling them for a change. Lots of BC users are getting pissed becasue of their new "nazi" approach. Forest Service land should be for all not just paying costumers.

I'd be interested. What can you tell me about the vestibule. I've had some issues with awkward vestibules with two door tents. The damn fly was always in the way. PM me your digits, I'm in Portland.

Anyone know any scenic climbs or tours around boulder to do during the winter. I'll be in the area for a few days over the weekend and was thinking of getting out, possibly solo, possibly with my girlfriend.

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I could possibly get out Thursday by 4:00-4:15. Just interested in running some laps on some of the classics at Beacon.

I'd like to get out and climb at either index or beacon for a few days at the end of the week. I'm familiar with beacon and climbed quite a bit there but I've only been to index once and would like to check out some more of what the place has to offer. I prefer climbing 8's, 9's and 10's but am willing to stretch.

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Pdk and where up in the colchuck area the day of that storm. We just got back to the tent after climbing serpentine when it started hailing marble size chunks of ice. On the hike out we heard about a party on the ridge. That must have been you guys. It's good to hear you're ok. We where wondering who gets on a big ridge climb in the afternoon as clouds are beginning to build. Only the bold I dare say, only the bold.

More questions. What condition is the summit pyramid of shuksan in. Plan to ski up with my g-friend. Is it snow or rock? Can it be done in skiboots or are crampoons required?

Not the info I wanted. I don;t have a 6. Maybe I'll get one at REI... excuse me sir but I used it once and decided I didn't like the way it handled. That would be wrong : ) Thanks for the info.

How much gear for reasonable protection in the big crack. I've got two 4's and a 5...will I shit my pants or be ok?

I'm also looking for weekday climbing partners. Either for around pdx or out east. All interested parties should shoot me a pm.

what time of day are you headed out there?

I've got the day off Thursday 6/12. Anybody want to head out for the day. Ozone, Broughton or even Rocky Butte if you must.

I'd be stoked to do the route as well. I'm located in Portland. Have climbed in the cascades, several trips to canada and a month in the alps last year but havn't done rainier yet. I could leave anytime after 12:30 on wednesday and would like to be back sunday.

Didn't know I had such a bad rep. I might need a partner for the 6th, 7th and 8th. Maybe north cascade or olympics. Do you ski?

would like to ski in to a basecamp and then spend a few days exploring an area. Any ideas?

Was thinking of heading out to the butte today after work, anybody. Location? Frank

In the past I've found if you talk to meadows ski patrol before hand they are usually pretty cool about letting you skirt the boundary of the ski area. I remember them telling me to just stay out of sight. Maybe they are getting more militant now. Wasn't a problem when I went up because meadows was closed. I agree it's total bullshit and that guy Brad seems like he went a little overboard.