Calling the major Washington rock climbing areas after the nearest town is not new. The first three guide books to Pugetopolis rock climbing: Guide to Leavenworth rock climbing (Beckey, 1965), Rock climbing: Leavenworth and Index, a guide (Carlstad and Brooks 1976), Darrington and Index rock climbing guide (Beckey, 1976). Dr Whats his name needs to vent his anger at these three, and get off his bully pulpit.