Tokogirl

Hi EdsPans, I for one drop the leg loops in my harness. I have had to pee in a nalgene bottle a few times and have two pairs of mountaineering pants that have a crouch zip - works great. I used a freshette on a paddling trip and it worked out pretty well, though it can be tough if it is very windy.

As a former River Ranger on the Green River in Utah, the rangers are there to enforce federal land use laws. This could include making sure you have a permit, if required to be in the area you are heading to/or from or that you are not taking a dog into a designated wilderness area, etc.. Sometime they are asking questions about the trail/campsight conditions you have encountered as they don't have an opportunity to travel to all the areas they would like to gather information on. The day/overnight permitting system you mention is on a volunteer basis and used to calculate numbers and types of user groups (ie. climbers, horse packers, etc.). They aren't trying to "trick" you into divulging information so they can give you a ticket.

135lbs and holding

Beautius!!!

Fenderfour - thanks for sacrificing yourself so the rest of us may climb in good weather! Hey, I got my fingers and toes crossed.

Animal, Looks as of tonight a friend, from West Seattle, will be driving to Leavenworth Friday evening. We may start out on Saturday early, early a.m. or do a quick climb in Leavenworth B4 heading to in Saturday afternoon. Keep me posted and perhaps we could meet up. We will be bringing skis!

I've rented a Bosch cordless to put some rap bolts in and it worked great. Make sure you have the right drill bits!

Two rides: Most of the trails at Sun Mountain (good variety and beginner to advanced beginner, though Black Bear is a bit steeper). You can put together some great loops. Then Buck Mountain is a classic in the Advanced Beginner/Intermediate range with great views and lots of fun trail that were revamped a few years ago. Chat with Joe Brown - owner Methow Cylce and Sport in Winthrop. (509) 996-3645

What kind of foot pain do you have Muffy? Is it around the arch, ball of the foot heel? It could be that those sooped up tennies didn't have enough support for the type of terrain or pack you were carrying. So, you could be suffering from plantar fascia pain.

Well 111, hope this throws some light, or something, on the subject of marriage! I guess it comes down to values, ideals, respect, and love for one another. And of course...............communication is key. Enjoy!

I suggest making an effort to plan your climbing trips so that they may coincide with some of her weekend or trip plans. Then your both having fun and will be able to bring more to the relationship.

Seemed a tad warm around 6-8,000ft to be venturing on the Walrus Glacier or Mt.Maude by myself, so I headed out the Poet Range for a very nice traverse. The wind blew quite a bit on Sunday with gusts up to 45mph but today was better. The snow was soft and in places I was up to my hip. Saw some tracks on Sunday and one party on Poe as I came down today. Anybody try Maude or Clark?

This is the website I use for very current and historical data. It is hooked up to most of the weather stations. Good example is Dirty Face or Tumwater Mtn.. You can also go to other regions and into Canada. http://www.met.utah.edu/droman/states/WA_state_frame.html

Hot damn!!

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