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...and those who find time to climb make the drive to Banff

I am totally intimidated! And in awe! well done!

Absolutely none some of the camping at Banks lake is regulated by fish + wildlife, but most of the traffic is from boaters, not climbers. It does stay pretty busy from spring to fall. And they check for camping and parking permits way more diligently than at Vantage. And if you count Methow valley, too. http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/public_conduct_rules/designated_campgrounds.pdf

...looked thin this morning. Pretty, accessible (bring chains for the logging road), but certainly not WI3-4 in current conditions.

damn, beautiful story! congrats on the climb! can't wait for my son to surpass me at, like, everything

Fantastic! What an awesome vacation for the family. And thank you for the valuable beta!!!

This is so sad. I've never met her, but it seemed like every report she wrote just screamed "I love my life!". Word "suffering" was not in her lexicon. What a human. Gallons and gallons of IPA to you, Liz.

wow! always wanted to do that. congrats! how did you manage to hit 45+ mph with the trailers???? i tour with my bob yak, and i would not recommend going above 25 or so because it gets rolling faster than the bike, starts shifting side-to-side and being VERY scary to ride with.

really excellent writing. honest about the challenges, full of stoke... this was truly great to read. thanks!

alex- many thanks for the advice and great pointers! now i'm even more stoked.

$200 OBO?? bump!

ah yes, Mr. Refined

awesome climbing, funny re-telling, celebrity sightings, and great pics (...except for this umbilical cord(alette) one. wtf?) what an awesome report! happy birthday!!

ah, looks so fun! well, now that i have defended and submitted my thesis, i think i'm ready to re-enter the society. i'll try to make the next one!

+1 for somewhere on the hill or university district!