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You know, I really hate to be a dick but that was already briefly answered here and you know how I found out? Google Cle Elum ranger station. In a lighter note, that was almost two weeks ago so hopefully something has changed. If you end up giving them a call and have more current news please post here. Thanks!

I knew you were holding back your inner feelings. At least I don't have a bitch for a pet.

Does less-than-anemic imply solo? Or just the carabiners and no protection?

Mark, Last weekend I fell on a nut, no problem (nut was at my feet). Saturday my friend fell on a .5 cam which was about 2 feet below his feet and nothing happened.

Yeah, all the Seattle people should just climb the aretes and lower cliffs. Whats that one route name? MF 206'ers

Wow. You said he was climbing the face version, was the hold then on the right side of the anchors? Either way no fun...Glad no one was hurt. On a related note, a group climbing Easy Off, told us about a loose hold that had a giant X made with chalk. How long before that is yanked off?

Paul, I was saying that in your response to your excitment(?) to the closure being lifted already, which it has been, as illustrated in the link provided by Kublaicon. Sorry for the confusion, hopefully you're project went well in Oregon.

Climbing in the UK must suck.

for some reason this reminds me of my baseball coach my last year of high school - ex-drug dealer, recently out of jail, coaching for some sorta community service, dumb as sin, old as hell, ragged-ass junkie for a wife - couldn't hit a fucking ball to the outfield - life at the great end - he said one day "hey, i may be fuck old and have nothign to show for it, but at least i can floss my teeth w/ pussy-hair every night" - toothless That explains so much about you.

Spotly, I believe Bug is referring to Ingalls Creek Th, which is on the north end of Blewett pass of Hwy 97, not Esmeralda TH, which is in the teeanaway. Esmeradla, is far from being acessabile (can't spell) right now, it is still closed to vehicles (except snowmobiles) as of last week.

Trailhead my guess would be yes. But the trail gets washed out easily just to be forewarned.

Just to play devil's advocate for a second, my experience with a couple well-used/older ropes is that they become more elastic with age, closer to bungee cord-like, which can be somewhat unsafe as well as that would lead to longer falls. Anyone else have experience like that?

I liked that Bill. Thanks.

So where is the crag? I don't care if there are bolts or not. I'll respect what was done before me and just want to climb.

*Disclaimer: I say this is a new route because as far as I can remember there have not been hangers on the anchors and it was labeled as a project in the most recent guidebook. SEE BELOW. So this is the route that started this discussion last May. It is located on the left side of M&M wall, and was labeled "2. Project" in the new guidebook. I added the hangers whil raping from the cliff band above and then proceded to lead or "red-point" the route today. The only reason I'm posting this today was to try and find out some history about the route/who put in the bolts and didn't leave hangers, or the hangers were stolen, etc. The route was fun, short and exciting at the top. Once you climb to the top of the pillar you have about 6(?) feet from your head to the anchor, with your last cam below your feet. Exciting! Here are some pictures from the base, no pictures of the climb because I was using my soloist, which perhaps added to the excitment factor. I'm calling it Shittin' M&M's, 5.8. I got rid of the PG because my friend took a fall there and wasn't too bad! Counting down to wise-ass comments from Erik and Craig....

Have you guys ever had the sheath start to accumulate on your locking binner when lowering or rapelling? As far as I can tell I can't tell any obvious damage but its been well loved. 2 seasons of ice climbing, 1 season of alpine rock (think lots of granite ridges), and lots of rock climbing (top and lead). I'm going to buy a new rope, but what use does it have after? Haul line? Cut to 30m for glacier?

Slim chance I know, but my original partner(s) bailed. Would rather have a person belay than my soloist. I'm out of class at 2 and will probably be climbing til dark. Figured I should incluce the location: Vantage Kevin 425 246 5500

WTF??? has the annual closure been lifted already??? Calm down turbo, its posted in the Central/Eastern WA forum...

you think they just pulled the name tick wall out of thin air?

Update from 3/31 (yesterday): There was a porta-john in the middle of the campground...and a person had driven their subaru about 1/4 mile up the trail toward fuggs and parked near that pond thing. What the hell is going on?

Trip: Hyalite Canyon - Ice Vacation Date: 3/23/2009 Trip Report: Contrary to most college aged spring breakers, Scott, David and I headed east to experience the goodness of ice climbing in Montana. For all of us, this was our first time in the area, it also seemed like a re-introduction to ice climbing as school and work had consumed David and I and Scott had a broken leg prior to this trip. This really was a vacation of ice climbing. The climbing was great, however the new snow and climbing midweek meant a lot of trail breaking and figuring out approaches for ourselves. But enough of text, enjoy some pictures (Photos taken by David Kiehl, Scott Palmer and Kevin Oberholser). Dribbles in incredibly snowy, windy and cold conditions: "The Machines swing themselves!" Gear Notes: The usual: ice tools, ice screws and 2 60 meter ropes: Approach Notes: Thanks to John F. and Joe J. for helpful info. Having the road plowed to the TH is awesome! Having it snow 6 inches during the day and be the last one to drive out at night is even better!

Hey Wayne, Good looking list. Quite inspiring for some one like me. Just one thing, it looks as if Abiel Peak made it into the Stuart's section, instead of Snoqualmie Alps. Thanks!

Blake, I would be interested in the aforementioned list or routes that you speak of. I'm always looking for excitment and adventure!

Be sure to post some pictures or info when you get back. My plan is to be there the following week. THanks.

I talked to a local and said that everything is good now and should stay in for a while. He gave me a link to a weather station up in the canyon. Barely getting above freezing during the day.