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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

Vest is sold.

Link to photo album if the pictures don't work.

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?

La Sportiva K4s: Size 45, $90 Great boot: warm, dry, nice to kick snow and ice with. No defects, just used, still lots of tread. An official review of the boot My pictures: Petzl Dart Crampons w/ heelspur: SOLD Montbell UL Thermawrap vest: SOLD Mountain Hardwear Offwidth Jacket, Size L : $30 Nice softshell jacket. I put a hole (about 1/2 inch) in the sleeve when I fell on my bike, but patched it with a gortex patch, picture below). A note, theres no discoloration, the pictures just came out weird. info I'm in ellensburg and am willing to ship, but that will cost a little extra. Also am happy to meet at crags if that works.

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.

Well I know Kat doesn't...

I won a pair of the OR alibi's and they work well hen you are in drier conditions. I want to try these: http://www.prolitegear.com/rab_latok_glove.html I have the warmer version (more like belay glove)with the same event and the thin approach like glove with same sticky palm. Put the two together and...

So is the rock in icicle good to go?

i'll see you there.

and by pretty sure i mean i am 100% sure. perhaps your are thinking of appendix? gall bladder? in your case, a medulla oblongata? just kidding about the last one

Um...i'm pretty sure you'd have more problems if you didn't have your pancreas.

even got an advertisment for yourself!

His dog can do anything. Its a husky.

Banks Lake Conditions Update Brandon and I headed out there this morning and no good news to report. The cable was visible...the zenith and h202 could be climable if you like thin hollow tubes of ice. Those two were the only climbs that were connected the entire length. We ended up climbing at the devils punch bowl. Ice wasn't great and by the time we rapped down good chunks of ice were falling down. It was 41 degrees when we left.

Any updates from banks lake? or strobach? Anything would be great. second question, how warm has it been in leavenworth during the day?

how about saturday?

Josh, rock climb friday? Let me know.

Double post! Just kidding. I really enjoy the prospective and history you are bringing to this website. For me, someone who got into climbing a couple years ago, it gives me a greater appreciation for history. Thanks again. On another note, what are you doing this weekend?