kevino

are you talking about the snow below esmeralda? its still there as of wednesday. and the only snow on the slope up to ingalls is below that mini ridge you follow up. otherwise no real snow.

haha, i was waiting for a post like that. Regardless, go for you guys to get out on something new!

how often are you re-tying your prusiks anyway?

people (read: me and my friends an dother climbers) have also camped at the forestland parking area. it says no camping but...its been done.

sobo, just sent you a message. the best free camping is just aftter the bridge on your way to the stuart lake TH. its on your left and very big.

my tent is brighter than yours:

hey sobo, wanna go climbing before/after/during training next weekend? ps. you know me too well

Does anyone know speed records for this peak/route car to car?

as if thats ever stopped anyone before...

thank you sir. haha, just tried it and sure enough, all you get is "-"

so i'll play dumb since i'm young and naive...who is this mystery crack addict rainier obsessed character?

if you want to climb in leavenworth this week let me know. send you a pm with my number

i see what you did there

your kids make me feel like less of a climber.

I had no idea about this... girvel na: over and out

he probably whishes he had one three years ago.

I have the reactors and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I've climbed everything to wi2 to wi5 with them, but haven't experienced them on mixed, however the person I bought them from was climbing m8 with them, so I'd imagine they are quite solid on that as well.

good pictures. any way we can look at the large/original size? It says we have to be your friend. Thanks.

wtf...i checked on other computers and browsers and they work...

Trip: Dragontail - Serptine Arete Date: 9/9/2008 Trip Report: Two weeks ago David and I had planned a great two day trip which would consist of the west ridge of prusik the first day and dragontail the second day. Well with the combination of bad weather, me forgetting my rock climbing shoes and all around laziness we only did prusik. So this time we returned with a vengence! And better weather! After a day of climbing down in the icicle we found ourselves up entirely too early at colchuck lake. We arrived at the base of the route only to find we were not the only ones up this early. Infact, some other person had decided to try and ascend colchuck glacier - with one ice axe, on a completely exposed glacier ice. Needless to say it was enertaining to watch. Shortly after we decided to start climbing. The first true/roped pitch on the way up to the big ledge on the black tower (David leading): I was lucky enough to lead the next pitch. All I have to say is, great stuff! Up, up... And away! Me looking down at David on the next pitch. After that we just used 30m of the rope and started simul climbing. At first the climb was easy yet enjoyable, kind of similar to the north ridge of forbidden, however this quickly changed. Nevertheless, the views were still great. Closin' in on the summit... Finally we made it Time to celebrate! I'm trying to get sponsored by rainier... All in all, great day in the mountains. The first half of the route was lots of fun climbing, while the second half, as advertised, leaves much to be desired. Much thanks to David for being a great climbing partner yet again. SOBO: Hopefully these pictures will actually work! The endless summer continues... Gear Notes: Approach Notes: The usual, but just a note on the descent...the snow coming of dragontail was pretty much a complete sheet of ice.

looking good Craig.

Craig, stop breaking the law and lets go climbing soon.

free the aid routes

i'm off to dinner. sobo have a good weekend.