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This is my last weekend in Seattle before I move to DC. I've been trying to soak up as much PNW climbing as possible. One thorn in my side is that I've never had the opportunity to climb this Index classic. I'd like to swing leads because the grade (10C/A0) is pushing my lead threshold. I'm willing to aid through it if need be. I've climbed a bunch at Index but never at the UTW. I only have Sat to play. Have rack, etc and can drive. Let me know. Jason

Requested multiple times. wouldn't sell it if I wasn't moving to the east.

bump, updated, out of town until Tuesday

bump, updated, I'm out of town until Tuesday

@D: Just saw your reply. I climbed it on the 6-29. I didn't think that block was long for this world. Glad it's gone now... assuming we're talking about the same one.

Now that I have your attention. I'm not selling my Stone Nudes but I do have several other books and journals for sale. $5 ea but no sale less than $20 and no, I will not drive to Tacoma to deliver. I'm trying to earn gas money not blow it. Prefer local transactions and multiple purchases. Entertainment AAJ 1998-2010-2007 Alpinist 6-19, 33-40, extra 9, 11, 17 Adventures on the Edge - ed. Lewis Instructional Freedom of the Hills 6th and 7th ed. The Mountaineering Handbook - Connally Mixed Climbing - Sean Isaac Essential Outdoor Gear Manual - Getchell & Getchell Extreme Alpinism - Twight Climbing Stronger, Faster, Healthier - The Infamous Layton Climbing Anchors - Long - 1st and 2nd ed Photography Outdoors - Wolfe Trad Lead Climbing, Surviving the Learning Years - Pesterfield Beta Red Rock Canyon - Brock and McMillen Weekend Rock WA - Whitelaw Frenchman Coulee - Ford and Yoder (must be able to correctly pronounce Coulee ) Rock Climbing WA - Smoot Exit 38 2nd ed. - Bruce WA Ice - Martin and Krawarik Snowshoe Routes WA - Nelson Trout Creek - home printed and compiled Naches Ranger District Hiking Guide

Anyone get a look at the moat on the WR of Forbidden? How open is it?

Trying to lighten the load and pick up a little gas money. Prices do not include shipping or paypal fees. Pick up in Seattle and multiple purchases will receive preference. I'll be out of town for a couple of days. So, it may take me a while to get back to you. See pics at picasa Misc ------ Insulated Camelbak – used once or twice and stored dry - $20 EMS Velocity Overbag – unused – Pertex/Primaloft - $40 Mountain Hardwear Hooded Puffy – 100g Primaloft One – Size XL - $60 Atlas 29in snowshoe - $50 - pending Osprey Atmos 65L - $50 Osprey Vertigo 25L - $20 Thermarest Prolite 3 – ¾ length – patched a couple times - $20 Garmin Etrex Legend – monochrome – no cables but works - $20 Black Diamond headlamp with remote battery – Halogen and 1-LED - $20 Native Andes sunglasses – small scratch on one set of lenses - $50 Misc bike parts - $30 for lot Climbing ------------ Metolius Half Dome Haulbag - $100 Metolius Cheap Bastard Crash Pad – like new - $50 Petzl Ecrin Rock helmet– size 53-63cm - $30 - pending BD Aiders – one 5 step and one 6 step - $30 La Sportiva Miura lace – 43.5 – clean inside, no odor - $40 Five Ten Galileo – 44.5 – well used - $10 Five Ten Copper head – 44.5 – pretty new, no odor - $20 Ski (prices are firm) ----------- 2013 DPS Wailer 112RP Hybrid skis- 184cm - mint bases/edges – mounted once for new Marker Dukes on the line for 317BSL - storage waxed - $500 BD Anarchist Avalung 42L – gen 1 model – not involved in recall - $60 BD Ascension skins – STS – 125x185-192 – new in box - $100 Salomon STH14 alpine bindings – new in box - $120 Binding freedom inserts, install kit, screws for Dukes and Dynafits - $120 Dynafit Vertical FT12 bindings – no brakes, used - $280 Spy goggles - $20 Free stuff with purchase > $20 or so depending -------------------------------------------------- Giro goggles Dynafit Titan TF liners – Mondo 270 – baked a lot Walker Air cast – size M BD Megamid – no pole, broken zipper? Hangboard Patagonia simple guide soft shell pants – stained – size M Old ski luggage bag Insulated Nalgene holder Mountain Hardwear windstopper hat Bluewater rope bag Neoprene Socks REI adjustable gear sling Granite gear stuff sack/compression bag – XL BD chalk bags

I know that saying watch out for a loose block on Sisyphus is like telling someone to watch out for shit in a barn. ...but nevertheless, this particular block sits directly above the hanging belay and seems to be a key hand hold. Its about the size of a breadbox and is suspended about 5 feet above the anchors at the top of the crux pitch (p6 or 7 I think). It wiggled when I touched it. I think it is the 5.9 mantle shown on the topo. I had to french free to get around it. I would have trundled it but I wasn't sure whether anyone was below. Not sure what to do. Maybe someone could forward this to the route developer or a local guide. Jason

I haven't done the TFT yet but I have done the RKT. I don't think it will ever make it into any "50 best" lists. There is only a little 5th class for a move or two and the rock quality is subpar. I didn't have a rope but I don't remember seeing much in the way of opportunities for gear. The Roosevelt section was forgettable and required some sketchy down climbing followed by some sketchy climbing up to gain the N Ridge of Kaleetan. However, walking along the knife edge N Ridge of Kaleetan is a pretty sweet treat. One might be able to get to it by going over Melakwa pass and skirting Chair Lake; though, the consequences of a slip would be a swim in the semi-frozen lake. The Gem lake approach is very scenic but requires that you go up and over Roosevelt.

Leave no trace. If you kill it, you have to eat it.

Title says it all. Thanks, Jason

bump, lots of interest for weekend partners but few midweek takers. weather looks great starting next weds/thurs

I'm looking for a partner(s) to climb next week. I'm game for Squamish, alpine, or whatever the weather dictates. I'm a 5.10 climber with a moderate amount of alpine experience. I'm safe and sane. I live in Seattle. Some items on my tick list include Enchantments/NCascades Prusik SF routes Stuart CNR Torment-Forbidden Eldorado Snowking North Twin Whitehorse Sahale Shuksan Baker NR WA Pass/Mazama NW Corner or maybe Flycatcher Buttress on NEWS DEB on SEWS NF Burgundy Spire Rebel Yell on Chianti Sisyphus on Goat Wall Squamish Angel's Crest Ultimate Everything RockOn/Squamish Buttress etc

Lead 10ish follow 11ish. Can leave Seattle around lunch and return late. Have rack, rope and transportation. Jason

Thanks Tom. I've found a partner. Best of luck. Jason

Looking for someone to go cragging at Index/L-worth/Spring Mtn on Saturday. I would also be open to alpine if you have some ideas. I lead 9/10 on gear and have ~10yrs experience. Have skis, rack, rope and car. Leaving from Seattle. Jason

Round trip from Seattle. Lead 9/10 on gear. Up for anything. I have a rope, rack, car and experience. Jason PM me.

9/10- on gear. ~10yrs experience. Willing to belay harder or climb easier. Let me know. Jason

I slept in the back of a truck parked just off the fog line at the Blue Lake trailhead last year about this time. I heard a rumor that it was OK. Practically, I guess it will just depend how far over its plowed. Good luck, have fun and let me know if you're still interested in aid practice on rainy days. Jason

Infinite Bliss

A little closer to home.

Ancient lakes ice.

Long horned beetle.