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Would you take $20 for 2 36"?

You have anything in mind cricket? I have a few days available.

I have a few days free and a car if anyone needs a partner. I am up for whatever. Lead upto 5.10 sport. No trad yet. I want to leanr though. Would prefer an alpine snow climb. Like baker for instance, or similiar. However I'd head to index, x38, or leavenworth also. pm me

I second that give it a go, it's a fun climb.

Are you interested in alpine climbs or just rock?

I was there mem. weekend. You can drive to within 3 miles of the south climb trailhead. Maybe a little farther now. The road was patchy up until the parking lot, then it was continuos snow from there. You would hit a clearing of bare road, then a couple hundred feet you'd be back on a 2-3 foot snowpack. I think you would prolly be able to get a half mile or so past where we parked. Which was right around 3 miles from the TH.

I'd be interested in forming/getting on another rope team. Let me know if anyone else is. Hey Bug, I know how and have practiced setting up a z pulley. However I'd be interested in hearing some of those other important details, since I havnt gone for a summit attempt yet. Only been to muir.

I dont like that idea!! Why's everyone got to hate on the skinny people? Oh thats right we climb better I forgot!! There's nothing wrong with being able to eat whatever the hell I want and not gain a pound. In fact I think its great, sure beats counting calories!! Suckers

For those of us without National Geographic Topo, here is a link to every USGS map in this state. I came across it on another site. http://duff.geology.washington.edu/data/raster/drg/index.html I believe they are scans of the originals.

Nice one, LMAO!! http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/687122/page/1#Post687122

Yeah it is better, by a half mile. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/current-conditions/mta-climbing-report.shtml There's the link to the climbing report with updated information as of yesterday. You can currently drive within 3.5 miles of the south climb trialhead, so they say.

If your all still looking for partners I'm available.

I'd say the average person takes 4-6 hours to get there. Ive only returned on skis which takes around an hour. I'd say 2 to 3 hours at the most to return on foot. However, it kinda depends on the pace you set, conditions, and approach method. Ive heard some people can get up there in less than 2 hours. As far as what time to leave, I usually like to leave the car by 9am.

Hmm i guess this doesnt apply to me, I wieghed around 140 in high school and and 7 years later I weigh 145. I need to figure out how to gain wieght...and eating doesnt cut it. I cant eat whatever whenever and I cant gain a damn pound. I even eat before I sleep every night and it does nothing to change my weight. I've had people ask me if I have tapeworm(which I dont), just because I eat so much and dont gain a pound. I eat carbs with every meal, I eat fatty foods(ill take down a half pound of bacon w/ syrup in one sitting), still no weight gain. Damn my high metabolism.

I use Koflach Degre's for splitboarding using plate bindings. They work sweet for going up and so so for going down. I use them for both ascent and descent all the time. Beats packing two sets of boots, since most snowboarding boots wont except the crampons I use. You can ride in them just fine, just lacks a little ankle support. However, I would not use them to ride on any terrain where if you fall you die. They work fine on moderate slopes.

A couple people reported on another site that they were able to get within 5 miles of cold springs cg. This was last weekend on the 28/29th.

Did someone say splitboarder? You got one right here!!! Just need the time/date, location, and where everyones meeting.

Thanks for the info.

I just picked up a couple of snowmobiles about a month ago and I am wondering if there still enough snow down low to snowmobile into cold springs CG? Anyone know?

Thats a damn nice shot(pic and face), looks like a ghost with gloves on. This last powder fest has been fun!!

Isn't it also used when your the middle person tying into say a 3 person rope team? Also I read that its much easier to untie once weighted vs. the figure 8.

A friend and I are heading to heather ridge tomorrow. Your welcome to meet us in the parking lot. Not sure what time we are planning on getting there yet.

What the hell is a "troller"? I'm curious?

This may have been posted, but I think it depends on why you need rescued. If its clearly your own stupidity that put you in a position to need rescued, then yeah you should be charged. If its an accident that could of happened to anyone and you really had no control over the situation then you shouldnt be charged. So basically all the climbers with some decent common sense shouldn't have to worry.

Its about fn time!!!