Tokogirl

The White River Road is open, so I am going to climb and ski Clark Mtn. Sunday/Monday. Perhaps next weekend they will open the gate - I called earlier this week to check the ETA. Enjoy!

The folks I met were really glad to help out with transportation information, places to stay (they have some gov't accomidations similiar to DAK bungalows in India), or I stayed in a village with a family. They are excited that you want to see the land, countryside, and explore as they don't get much of a chance to travel. Teresa PS. Let me know how your trip is! teresa@tokous.com

Telemarker - great link up!! Need a ride next time give me a call. Though Toketie can be a pain to descend in the approaching dark. Nice pics too.

We divided our military in order to waylay a dictator in Iraq. If we were really out for Al Quada (sp) we should have put more emphasis in helping the Afghans rebuild their wartorn country - after the Russians and then the Taliban armies destroyed the economy, etc. and warlords, etc. took more control that the tribal chiefs once had.

OOPS! it is Chittagong. That area takes 1 1/2 days of travel and two days to get to the hightest point/lake/piece of land in Bangladesh!

Hi Ken4ord, I spent 10 days there coming from India and heading on to Indonesia. This was about 18 years ago! However, I have to say they are definitely a third world country that has seen it's amount of political turmoil. They seem to have the worst weather and flooding with international aide that may often disappear into someone elses bank account. Anyhow, the tallest place is called Kewkradong in Chattagong Province. There is some scattered rock climbing and mountain biking can be had. They are about 88% muslim and very kind and giving. Needless to say you are approaching the monsoon season that will last for several months - yuck! Not a good place to be. I can email you more info. if you would like. Teresa

Hey, how about Afghanistan? We should have origianlly worked harder with NATO and other forces to stabilize that country as much as possible. We cannot "police" the whole world.

I second Three O'Clock Rock and one you know the lay of the land head to Green Giant Buttress for some great 6+ pitch routes!

Well, as of a few days ago the gate is still down so you have to hump your gear quite a few miles via mtn. bike or perhaps a 4-wheeler. I was planning to head there in 2 weeks time. Anyone else with more current into? It should be a great trip!

Heard you and Kyle were heading up there from Linda! Glad to know you didn't blow away