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Tvash, Do you need 55mm or,the more common, 75mm 3 pin boots? Also, how heavy duty, ie. touring, moderate backcountry, etc.? Perhaps I can help! 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.

Worth bringing some skis? or not?

Ahh, the Spearhead! Did you complete it? Yes! Great trip despite a day or so of wild weather.

Looks like Chiwawa in the picture. Very sweet pics John - congrats on completing such a glorious adventure. Glad you got out there in good window of weather! Wish I had all that sun on the Spearhead Traverse.

Wonderful pics and nice TR. Sigh, brings back some great memories of my neve trip in '96! Only we had a bit more clouds and wind but your weather looed to be spectacular.

Hey JMO, I agree with mmd! The XGK has a wider fuel line/preheats fuel better and will burn a variety of fuels more effeciently with less chance of clogging the line. Also, it works better for higher altitudes. Very easy to maintain. Teresa

True. She is often in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding vicinity as she has several skiers she coaches in that area. Alot of what she does is to monitor the athletes via the internet and spreadsheet profiles. I am sure there are some great resources closer but she has worked with a several climbers and works with endurance athletes. Cheers!

My girlfriend, Margaret Waechter, has trained a number of athletes including Steve House. Her personal background is that of a national team skier in Canada. She is originally from Canada but now lives in Winthrop, WA.

Yes, turning from Hwy 2 down my street in Leavenworth, unless someone is gracious enough to let me in or out, can be an inconvience. I really feel for the medic and fire truck drivers having to weave through Leavenworth because folks on a busy weekend won't get out of the f**king way (excuse my French but a neighbor had to wait 15 - 20 minutes for the medic to get to our street and it is at most 5 minutes away). Many folks took Hwy 2 this last Sunday due to the info. on the recorded DOT radio that Snoqualmie was closed (1 or 2 lanes) for avalanche control?!

I've always enjoyed alpine climbing and backcountry skiing but due to a bad neck injury I was in to much pain. Found out a disk in my neck was pressing on my spinal column so carrying much of any kind of pack was out and climbing/cragging really stirred things up. But I've always loved mtn. biking so started pursuing that more but that started aggrevating things. Just getting into the mountains doing anything is what I crave. So, after a few years of therapy, injections, etc. and 7 years later I am slowly getting back out to the crags, doing some bc ski trips, and a few alpine trips each year. Keeping in shape by getting outside biking, running, nordic skiing etc. has kept/keeps me sane when I can't do much else. Also, some friends who are willing to carry more of the rack, rope, or extra gear really helps .

Hey pink, How cum your not out climbing on your birthday?!? Out late last night? I am heading out soon - the sun is shining here in Leavenworth! :kisss: Enjoy your day!!

Any rub on wax works well but applying it before the skins start to retain moisture. This time of year I apply before I start skinning up and go against the grain as well as with. Spray on works good but only if applied on dry skins.

Got an enjoyable job (though working way to much lately), great guy, suns out here in Leavenworth and as soon as it warms up from the 29 degrees on the thermometer I am heading out for a trail run and then climbing. Oh, Bug I tried the steam bath with Eucalyptus and it helped but still congested.

They carted them away from Vantage!

Highest crime being.......?

Uhmmmm......I thought this was spray?! Raindawg - relax, unwind, and dig the humor.

Did you end up sleeping on the Bofa? Any pics of said Bofa?

Mmmmm! You mean Homefires Cherry pie, right? ... Homefires Cherry pie ala mode!