rabbitwaters

Thanks to you all for your input on my project! The information was very helpful and my class enjoyed the anecdotes. I hope to make it into a larger project in the future.

What kinds of things do you usually climb - alpine, sport, etc.? How long have you been climbing?

Have you had problems getting backcountry permits within the National Park?

Good question, thanks for asking. I am only going to use this information as part of a research paper for my class. I am working toward a Master's of Environmental Education. If I ever end up communicating this information to anyone besides my class, it will only be in the interest of creating a better understanding between climbers and forest service personnel. I am a climber too, so I certainly don't want to see any unncessary regulations come about as a result of my project!

Gapers, Wankerz, Mounties, and Hardmen. Could you define each of these? Hilti's are a lot faster than Bosch's, but either way hand drilling pretty much sucks. Can you give me some examples of drilling that you know of within the Cascades?

When did you start climbing in the Cascades? Has getting permits become an issue because there are more people, or has it always been a problem?

I just moved here from Kentucky and I'd like to know more about what it's like to climb in the North Cascades Park Complex. I'm doing a research project about access issues for climbers, so I'd be glad to hear any information you'd like to share! I'm specifically interested in the following: What are the biggest issues for climbers in the park? How have they changed since you began climbing there? How is climbing in the Cascades different than climbing in other places in North America? How would you describe your climbing style and climbing ethic? What are the different kinds of climbers in the Cascades? What can you tell me about bolting in the park? Thanks for posting!