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Whats wrong with hexes? In the alpine, I place bomber hexes on almost every pitch. They are light and versatile. I think most climbers just never learn how to place them in a variety of situations because cams are so mindless to place. I pity the fools i pass on the trail carrying a double rack of C4s to 4".

A friend of mine took her six month old daughter on a 3 day, 2 night trek up Paintbrush Divide in the Grand Tetons...See trip report here: http://anniepfriem.blogspot.com/2007/07/sahales-1st-backpacking-adventure.html

Here is some pics of our 2 month old son camping at Birkenhead Lake (near Pemberton). Good times.

My wife sewed this nifty bug net for our son Nicholas (3 months old). After this pic was taken, a velcro fastener was added and some trim was put on the neck to make it all comfy. He's ready for the backcountry now!

Just do it, pussy!

What the hell happened? CC.com looks all different today!

Thx for sharing. How long were the two raps?

There is a guide book in the Kain hut, as well as a nest of photocopied pages of various routes that you can help yourself to.

I took my little boy car camping to Ruckle Point on Saltspring Island when he was 11 weeks. To be honest, he has never slept better. And trees make the best mobiles. He also got to dance in the park with the hippies in Ganges. Good times had by all. I'll post a pic when i get a chance. We took him cragging to Squamish when he was two weeks. He mostly slept in his car seat while dad climbed.

Pouring requires gravity.

I bet all you avatars have some great recepies for some good bivy eating thats simple, quick and yummy. I'm talking beyond Kraft Dinner and pepperoni sticks. Lets hear 'em...

Did u get a desk job or a Blackberry?

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I am comfy leading 5.9 to 5.10-. Have rack and rope. Willing to crag or do multi-pitch. I'm in vancouver. PM me.

He's trolling you KK. Don't be so gullible. This isn't France.

Now that your climbs are set, we gotta get you on to a few good Canadian brews. My advice: stay away from anything brewed by Molson or Labatt. Anything brewed by Big Rock or Sleeman is a good bet (I like Big Rock Traditional Ale, Big Rock Grasshopper Ale or Sleemen Honey Brown Lager). If you like IPA, try Alexander Kieth's - its brewed in Nova Scotia. "Those who like it, like it alot".

KK, make sure you book in advance, because even at those prices the campgrounds fill up during peak season (Jun thru Aug). I don't think you'll need to book the camp fire in advance, you can probably decide on that when you get there. Have a pleasant visit. I hope you enjoy our country and come again.

I personally know a guy who had his brake lines chewed, even with the chicken wire. This happened last year around this time. Moral of the story: take the time to do a good job, make sure you don't leave any gaps where the can climb under or over and make sure your wire or stakes won't collapse in a stiff wind.

Holy shit! I went to school with one of the guys mentioned in the article. We used to make home made fire crackers and smoke bombs and shit when we were 12.

Doesn't anyone wants to call in sick on such a fine day?

I am comfy leading 5.9 to 5.10-. Have rack and rope. Willing to crag or do multi-pitch. I'm in vancouver. PM me.

There are hordes of people on Baker, too.

Since you put it this way, i would say no. Ranier is a big, serious mountain. It is not a "glacier walk". Expect steep slopes, ice, big crevasses, altitude issues and serious consequnces if something goes wrong. If you are really wanting to solo a big volcano, Mt. Baker woul be a better choice - Coleman-Deming route. Of course, people die every year on that route, too, mostly from falling on a steep icey slope into a crevasse. Lets us know how your adventure turns out by posting a trip report!

People solo Ranier. Rock and ice fall happen. A serac calving off the Ingram icefall once swept away an entire rope team. I think rock fall is a possibility on the Cleaver. Crevasses should be mostly open this time of year. I would say this really depends on your skill level and risk tolerance which sprayers here are ill equiped to judge. Personally, i think if you have to ask, you should consider getting a partner.