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Who knows it might be in again ... Let's go see.

I don't have the beta but maybe you can glean something from this snapshot.

Point taken, thank you. Standing below the chandeliers at CYA felt a little sketchy with above freezing temps. That said, true hardmen can swallow falling icicles and crap them out whole. Just ask Wayne.

Was up in the valley yesterday with the lady friend. Saw climbers on Alpental 1/4 and found another drip further up the valley. Anyone here interested in having a swing at it on Sunday? I'm novice/intermediate, maybe 30-40 pitches of WI under my belt, so it would be good if you have some experience and a couple of screws to supplement my rack. Jason edit: Also open to Exit 38 based on the recent posts.

For the record, I advise against Chair Peak. I soloed the NEB with a finish on the East face under the roof. I found it to be mostly loose 4th class with a few steps of low 5th that are no fun to downclimb. Sorry, Rad. I was typing the same time as you. I cannot comment on the Chimney route.

Grand Staircase - Escalante is where I'd go. Check out the technical slot canyons. For example Zebra Canyon or the 80' free rappel into water at the bottom of Neon Canyon. Google it; it's unbeatable and almost the perfect time of year. Strongly advise static line for raps. PM for more info. J

Looks like good fun! I've been toying with several GPS android apps too. How did you get the tracks overlaid on the oblique view of Stuart?

I had plans to climb Prusik tomorrow. My partner just bailed due to injury. Anyone up for some easy alpine or nearby cragging? I can gear lead 5.7ish and follow 9s, I have most of a rack, a rope and a car. I'm in NE Seattle. PM me with at phone number. Jason

Not a spectacular distance or time but a spectacularly good Sunday. Since there aren't a lot of TR's on the subject, I thought you may appreciate some beta pics. http://picasaweb.google.com/jdberndt/WesternTatooshTraverse080308 PM if you have questions. Approach: Hwy706 Gear: tennis shoes and crampons or axe

PM sent.

Looking to get out primarily on Sundays but I have a little flexibility in my schedule. I'm 33 yo and am reasonably fit. I can gear lead 7-8ish. I have a partial rack and a car. I'm going to do the hike up to Colchuck lake this Sunday, 7-20, Let me know if you're interested in this or future endeavour. Jason

I'm interested. I have minimal alpine experience but think it would be great to get out on some starter routes. I did quite a bit of cragging a couple of years ago and I'm starting to get back in shape. I led 5.8ish and WI3 and TRed mid-10s but I don't know where I'm at now. I have most of a rack and don't always work on the weekends. Let's talk. Maybe some cragging this Sunday?

Looking for someone to share gas $ and/or belay. I'll drive, celica=30+mpg. Leaving Friday after work come back Sunday. PM or email jdberndt at u dot washington dot edu.

Mike, the stuck cam is actually my fault not his. ...and yes I suppose "finders keepers" is as true now as it was in 5th grade. ...but really, what's the harm in giving someone the opportunity to return it? I don't think guilt was the intended effect. Jason

Lookin for passenger. Hot goils encouraged, smelly men begrudingly accepted. Origin near Magnuson park. Will trade grass for gas. (Edited for commentary 9/13/06) No takers? I mean really I'm over 20 (maybe even 30) and can gear lead a 5.8 with enough ham sandwhiches. I just wanna a friend.

much grass, wc

I took a month off from cc.com to write a dissertation and climb in the Tetons. I come back and I can't find the thread on the 11worth ropeup (grown-up version). Did the earth open and swallow all those sinners? Anyhow, I'm new to Seattle as of last week and looking to meet people. Can someone direct me to that thread? (and yep, I did search).

Didn't Mark Twight do some rigging on icebergs near Anatartica for a cigarette ad? I think he mentioned it in 'Kiss or Kill'. F##kin nuts.

Dru, I have no idea but that is how I interpreted the OP. I linked it here because I simply think the post reflects the kind of turmoil that's going on north of me. It's quite a shame. The responses to that post since yesterday engender some hope that things might get better. I don't know Shaun and wouldn't pass judgement on him or anyone based on second hand information.

I have no respect for selling FAs. ...and admittedly, I only know what I've read ...but somehow this recent post on climbingcentral seems relevant. See what you think. climbingcentral