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My schedule has changed and opened up some, partners have moved on, and I am hoping for new ice partners for WA waterfalls and alpine mixed climbs. Lillooet, Bozeman, Cody, you get the idea. I lead to WI3+ and follow to WI5. I am well versed in glacier travel and comfortable in the alpine. As a woman I would love to find some female partners, but gender aside I just want to climb with some safe, fun folks as much as possible. Cheers! Aili (360) 780-2444

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wow! thanks for sharing such beautiful pics!

on a road trip with friends, need to get back to the city earlier than everyone else next week. looking for ride to the city evening of 9/8 or morning of 9/9. gas $$$$, good company. thanks! aili 360 780 2444

Right on guys - a great week for you in the Enchantments. Perfect weather for Serpentine, indeed. Thanks for the pics, too. But we - the Seattle climbers - were only 2 people...

where are you located?

I hesitate to post this here, for obvious reasons. I have received word on rather short notice that I will be up on the Kahiltna July 3 through the middle of the month. I would like to make a summit attempt before this via the West Butt, beginning around June 16th. My regular partners cannot join me on such an attempt on such short notice. I am looking for a partner (or partners) or to join an existing trip. Please do not spray this post. If you have serious interest in this post, please PM me. We can talk about experience levels, logistics, and etc by email and arrange to meet in person. Cheers!

Looking for: -25 Feathered Friends bag in regular length. Icefall Parka size S 40 below pant size S OR alti mitts size men's M any of the following: La Sportiva Olympus Mons Evo 41.5 or 42 Scarpa Phantom 6000 41.5 or 42 Intuition Liners same foot size Any of the above you are willing to sell would be appreciated! Cheers.

Gorgeous pictures! Great trip report!

The climber was lowered in a litter to the ambulance. He was taken to Central WA hospital in Wenatchee, evaluated and discharged. Nothing broken, no internal injuries. He is recovering at home.

what a great trip!

What are your thoughts about retiring ropes after a certain number of crampon/ice tool sticks - especially when there is no visible core damage (pieces of core material sticking through sheath, obvious divots).

I have heard and read various criteria for deciding when to retire ropes used for both summer rock and alpine/waterfall ice climbing: lengths of time used and frequency of use, number of falls, crampon/tool sticks, sheath damage, signs of core damage, and etc. I would like to post this question to the cc.com world and hear when and why you choose to retire your respective ropes.

collin - read your pm's. i hear there's a drytooling area in issaquah.

I would be game for a set day per week to climb. I am carless but will happily chip in for gas if anyone is coming from Sodo/south Downtown area after 5pm.

wow! awesome approach. what a place.

Jibby, are you talking about Kalaloch? There is indeed some sandstone/conglomerate bouldering there. It's about 3 hours from Oly, though.

yes it is. if anyone is interested in making the weekend trek up to mazama to do some climbing and skiing let me know.

thanks for the pics. what a great canyon.

alpine weather's not looking so hot this next weekend. anyone wanna head down to smith from portland area and do some rock climbing? i lead 5.9 trad, 5.10 sport and belay like a champ. i have no car but will throw down for gas and probably cook ya dinner, too. cheers!

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wow! thanks! looks like you found some good snow.

did you get any pictures? please share if you have time!

hi alex check out your pm's

yessss!