rw2157

I am going to be in the Seattle area solo on Friday-Sunday, and I am looking for something to do. I have thought about heading to index, wa for a weekend of rock climbing, but I don't have a partner at the moment. Lead up to 5.11 if anyone is interested. I have considered going on a longish, lightweight backpacking trip (~40 miles?), but I haven't found anything that isn't completely snow covered. Recommendations (I can deal with a little bit of snow). I have considered doing some ski touring (overnight), but I don't have a good sense for what is in shape this time of year, and I am reluctant to take my ski gear all the way from the east coast. Does anyone have any suggestions for an adventurous weekend in the PNW? I am open to Rainier area, Olympics, or North Cascades. I have a fair amount of climbing experience, and it would be cool to do a long 3rd class/4th class scramble (maybe by ski approach, but maybe not)... but I am also up for a long coastal overnight as well. Thoughts? I am leaving at 7pm EST and need to figure out what to pack!

OOh, me too... or maybe northeast ridge of bugaboo spire... or maybe west ridge of pigeon spire... or maybe mctech arete... or maybe surfs up on snowpatch... or maybe...