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As the title says, I left a blue helmet at Boulder Gulley (a crag in the Squamish Smoke Bluffs) on Sunday July 23. Was climbing there from 12:00 to about 3:30pm. If you find it, please PM me. Beer reward for safe return. -Brian

I'm going to be in Uganda for work March 17-25 and planning to stay an extra week before or after to do some climbing or trekking in the Rwenzori Range. Looking for beta i.e. routes to climb, guide/outfitter recommendations (or if I can self guide), things to do/not do etc. Maybe even a partner (currently traveling alone). About 10 years ago I traveled around Kenya and Tanzania and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya (Battion regular route). So I get the general gist of traveling/climbing in Africa. -B

I'm going to be in Uganda for work March 17-25 and planning to stay an extra week before or after to do some climbing or trekking in the Rwenzori Range. Looking for beta i.e. routes to climb, guide/outfitter recommendations (or if I can self guide), things to do/not do etc. Maybe even a partner (currently traveling alone). About 10 years ago I traveled around Kenya and Tanzania and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya (Battion regular route). -B

I think it is possible to stop a crevasse fall, but your technique needs to be a lot better than the clowns in this video.

I am planning a father/son backpacking trip with a friend from Portland, so I am looking for something in between us (I'm in Vancouver, BC). I am wondering if you could make any recommendations of a destination or circuit that would be suitable for two middle age men and their 9 year old kids? I'm thinking probably a 3 day, 2 night excursion with no more than 4-6 hrs per day of hiking. If we can access a glacier, cool peak or scenic lake, that would be fantastic. I recall there is a backpacking circuit in the Mt Baker area, but don't remember the name. I also understand Mt Ranier has some pretty spectacular trails - I don't think I would want to venture much further south than that. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I have a 9 year old son. We rock climb and backpack. Would love to connect with other families that have similar age kids. Heading out to Elfin Lakes this weekend and are planning to have a romp on the Warren Glacier. We did this last fall and he had a blast walking around on the bare ice. -Brian

Many routes are rigged for 60m rappels, so double ropes would be required (or a tag line)

Planning to head up in a few weeks, wondering if anyone has been up there recently and can report on snow/crevasse conditions. Thx

Probably heading up Slesse this weekend. Any beta on where last decent water fill up is (assuming nothing on route or summit)? And first water on the descent? Will try to do the Southwest Route descent, but may have to do the Crossover Descent. Any beta on logging road conditions/closures? Thanks

I'm currently between jobs and wanting to get out of the soggy NW and on to some desert rock. But sadly, I have no partner that can just pick up and go. About me: Solid 5.8/9 leader (will follow a few grades harder), have rack and rope, I have been visiting Red Rock almost every year for the past 6 years so I am familiar with the area. Mostly interested in long moderate routes in the canyons - I have a few that are on my tick list, but also open to suggestions. I'd prefer taking a cheap flight from Bellingham but would be up for driving too. I am based in Vancouver, Canada. PM me.

Why is it surprising that the country's financial elite don't give a shit about the unwashed masses? This isn't really news. But it was an entertaining read.

Another great trip report,Mark. Thanks for taking the time. It was great to meet you and I really enjoyed the climbs we got on (even though Fisticuffs kicked my ass).

Interesting law suit in which the widow of a man who died heli-skiing sued his 'ski buddy' for not properly keeping an eye on him. Court deemed the buddy not liable. Any other verdict would have had interesting safety implications.

I'm curious about where you got all the sound effects? Pretty cool stuff.

whats wrong with asking for a topo?

How do you get from pic 3 to 4 in method 2? It seems a few steps are missing.

Bump

I took a chopper from Brackendale this past summer. I was at the Haberl hut in 5 minutes plus scoped the climbing conditions from above. Oh, and I should metion the beer and steaks we brought. Now that's mountaineering! Split between 3 people, it wasn't really that expensive.

Note change in dates

What is "eye 2 eye". I've been climbing and mountaineering for 20 years and have never heard of this. I have only ever used a prussic loop.

Still available. Make me an offer.

Bindings still available. Make me an offer.

I will be in Las Vegas for work, Feb 2-9, but should be able to have 2-3 days to climb. Interested in long moderate routes in the canyons. Will lead up to 5.9 and follow harder. Have rope and rack. Experienced climber with multiple trips to Red Rock under my belt.

Wasn't me. I was already home. Fantastic pics are you using any filters or post processing? The colors are phenominal. Let me know when you are going back, perhaps I can pop down for a few days and we can rope up.

Santa Clause wears a red suit, he must be a Communist (skip to 6:20 if you don't have time to listen to the hilarious bit about the FBI) [video:youtube]