Tokogirl

"Kind of looks like that Marc guys avatar" Hmmm...must be in the eyes.

White Winds and Moments of Doubt are both good reads.

Powder!! Great pics!

Thought it included the Ice Mistress?

Hey Porter, I heard thru the grapevine that the forest service, et all were happy with how clean and tidy you left the campground! Way to go all! I bet there are some great pictures - throw some up.

Did Sloan last weekend and it was great, though a wee bit cold in the morning!

Wish I could have attended this years event - heard the slideshows/presentations were fabulous. As it was I was freezing my butt off on Sloan this weekend.

May want to check out: http://www.mountainguides.com/ouray.shtml, Jeff Ward is very good with lots of experience or http://mountainschool.com/ouray_ice_climbing.html with John and Olivia.

Matt P - true it is a site but not alot there and unsure who owns it: forest service or private as there are some checkboard pieces of land up there.

Jake, The guy you spoke with is a fair individual and should be a good guy to deal with. Also, the group sites are really the only spots I have found close to town and climbing that will accomidate that many folks. I know of someone with a farm but it is 10 miles out of town and then you are dealing with porta potties, etc. I would be happy to chat with the campground host prior to the event if needed. Not sure if I this would help in any way but the offer is out there. Teresa

Way to push the envelope! Yeah, approaching Sherpa that way works well. How was the descent off of Sherpa? Any route finding issues?

Rob, Looks like a wet day for a crit! Do you ride for a team? Looks like your getting ready for cyclocross season

you weren't driving were you??!!

Spokane to far?

Hope to be there soon after climbing up the Icicle!

Very sad.....the same doctor has been in trouble in the past for the same sort of treatments,especially back in the mid - late 80s. http://www.russiatoday.com/Sport/2009-08-24/gender-test-shemale-semenya.html

Oh, alas my heart yearns for those sweet ski turns! It's been almost two months since my last confess..uhh..turns in the fluffy snow on Mt. Rainier. Claim is one of the best!

My friend Justin and I had finished up with Prusik Peak and were descending the Pass when we saw the heli fly over. Though we weren't sure what was happening, figuared it was a rescue, our thoughts were with the climbing party involved. Glad to hear you got out okay and are on the mend Mark! See you out there again soon. Teresa

Wow, was wondering what could be kicking up the clouds of dust over by Silver Star as we were enjoying lunch on top of Lexington. Must of been you guys skree surfing the downclimb. In pics, you and Pat sure looked excited..... Way to get after it!

I had heard about the accident through a ranger friend of mine but did not know all the details. Great way you all handled a difficult and challenging situation! Best to Steve and hoping Jason gets a clear weather window.

Thank for the great trip report and bug update. Love the area and variety of climbing routes on surrounding peaks. Route looks fun. Planning on doing Tenpeak Mtn. next weekend so know I will plan on running the first few miles to get ahead of them little devils!

Deer - far left, where the first boulder meets the lake. Nice pictures John! Way to enjoy a great day in the Enchantments.

You can access it via a trail just outside of Keremeos, Wall Creek trail. After a few miles on this trail we struck out going cross country to Cathedral Lakes heading sout/southeast.

Had an excellent climb/ski there this past weekend! Good snow up high but getting sloppy as we descended. Thanks for the beta and thumbs up to the skiing! Teresa

Yippee, skippee! I love to fer days out in the mountains. Carrying the extra weight is often worth the turns.