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Ahh, I see. No worries on the sniper fire; I travel unarmed. Except, perhaps, for any verbal assaults.

the 2 options are: 1) climb where there are no cracks - this requires drilling and bolting, which angers many or 2)removing dirt, debris and vegeatation from the cracks, which angers many the tree you were concerned about is the big one on the rgiht - you'll notice she's in fine shape Hmmm, that's the tree? Looks a bit different in the pic. . . though I was on the ground. Was that a "new" route you were on, or not? What about option 3: climbing where there are "clean" cracks? Or, am I barking up the wrong crack? Maybe I'm just on crack.

Come back in mid to late July when the closure is lifted and we'd be happy to run you up the SE Corner route on Beacon. One of the northwest's classic lines (IMO). It's a great climb to the top and only a few 5.6-5.7 moves on the entire 5 pitch route. I think anybody that can get on that route would really enjoy it. Most of us would be happy to show you the ropes, so to speak... Sounds very good! Northwests' classic lines? True? Seriously, sounds very good. Thanks. Well, you have some great positions, with beautiful views of the river. Granted, I have barely scratched the surface of "lines" in the northwest, but I do know a good climb when I stumble onto one. Even though your only 5 minutes from the parking lot, Beacon can have a real "alpine" feel once you get a few pitches off the ground. The finally ridge pitch is 5.5stectacular (IMO)... No, it sounds very good. I know what you mean about that "alpine feel." I experience that on many of the hikes in the gorge, once above or at treeline. Very nice. Will have to look at some route maps, etc. of Beacon.

Come back in mid to late July when the closure is lifted and we'd be happy to run you up the SE Corner route on Beacon. One of the northwest's classic lines (IMO). It's a great climb to the top and only a few 5.6-5.7 moves on the entire 5 pitch route. I think anybody that can get on that route would really enjoy it. Most of us would be happy to show you the ropes, so to speak... Sounds very good! Northwests' classic lines? True? Seriously, sounds very good. Thanks.

Uh,Kerouac wouldn't even climb it; rather, he'd sit at the bottom and watch Snyder do it. Hee hee! Anyway, well, thanks for replying. Some of that I know, about the birds I mean, and areas being closed off. Sorry for my complaint. Didn't know the branches were dead, they looked green and alive from my angle, albeit far away. And, I was too far away or don't have good enough eyesight to see that you'd slung around the tree. So do most climbers "remove what needs to go," and thereby, take precedence over what's there, or do they maybe find another line? Is that balance? Again, just curious. Looked like a nice line you were taking, btw, cept for that tree. And, I know you were going to the left of it. . . Don't know how many trees got the ax to make that trail. . . But, should we(not you) all rip out more trees to make our own trail, just because "they" did it back then? Yep, I'd like to go out and climb Beacon one of these days. Been wanting to for some time, though, as mentioned, I'm not really a rock climber, but would like to become somewhat proficient at it, say be able to climb 5.6 or so.. . What was that you guys were on? Thanks for the reply, and thanks for not pissing on Gaia. She's my girlfriend too.

Alrighty Beacon climbers. I might get sprayed with shit on this, but, I'm gonna ask anyway. I was coming down from Hamilton yesterday, Sat. and I saw two guys climbing the . . . N. side? facing/right over the highway, practically. Anyway, the lead climber ran into a tree in his way, one of those precariously balanced, growing out of a crack, hanging on to dear life trees. Japanese style and all. Anyway, guess he couldn't place the pro exactly where he wanted, so he began breaking branches off of the little tree. I got pissed, and even though I was far away and in my car, yelled out the window at them. The lower climber heard me, and yelled up to the lead. They looked over, and continued climbing. Anyway, what's the protocol/ethics on this? I know some of you guys clean moss off off the rock, etc. And, I'm not a rock climber, so I have a different perspective than you guys. But, dunno, just bothered me to look up at this beautiful rock, state park, a rock I've hiked up and admired many times, and see this little tree there, clinging to life(who knows how long it's been there), and see some climber ripping branches off of it because it was in his way. . . I'm not really here to get in a shouting match with anyone, or break anyone's balls, but, wondered what you guys thought of such actions, and how they might be justified? Thanks.

Holy Mo-fo! You besterds. Excellent stuff. As they said above, yeah, inspiring alright. Now I gotta do it. Fantastic. Most excellent work and play!

Hey, for what it's worth, and at the risk of getting laughed at by everyone(I don't care!), I tried on a quite a few jackets(was looking at mostly down), a year or so ago, and, I really, really liked the North Face Prism Optimus. Now, I preface this by saying its not a big, heavy-duty jacket like the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero, but, would seem to fit into the category of which you're looking/reviewing. 28oz, 700-fill, a bit of primoloft in the hood, but mostly down in the coat body. Felt like the warmest of the bunch. Nice features as well. Might be worth a look at. Haven't bought one myself yet, but, for the price, warmth and weight, I really liked it.

Hey, I'm cleaning out a bit, and I've got an older(3-4 yrs.), pair of K2 World Piste tele skis for sale. Size is 184, and they've been drilled once, but not by me. I never got around to using them. They appear to be in pretty good shape. Could be good for someone looking to get into the game, or a backup ski, etc. Also have some Scarpa T2 boots for sale, size 12, the older, blue ones, little more used condition than the skis. Both as a package or seperate, doesn't matter. Best offers on either. Thanks.

Meeeeeeeeeee tooooooooooo! I will 2nd Mntn. Climbers' post. I'm also 47, pretty decent shape, just did Hood two weeks ago,(appreciated those trip reports, Stime!), and am looking to do more. Rainier was on the menu for this summer, and would also like to do Shuksan, maybe Baker, etc. etc. on and on it goes. Pretty limited with real, technical experience, but, wanting to gain it! Reading and trying to learn that way right now, but wanting to get out. Eager. Willing to buy beer post climb. Always ready to put safety first. Fun as well. Went up Adams last Aug. very good climb. Made it to Camp Muir with a buddy on a fun hike, also in Aug. Drop me a line, if you please. Thanks, Don.

That's a good one! Might just do it. . .

Hey, Georgio, I'm also thinking of heading up Fri/sat. morning. Looking for a partner, and/or, how many people in your group? Could another join? Also, check-out the other thread titled "Leuthold Coluoir"; sounds like they ran into,or almost literally, some rockfall this morning, which might be cause to postpone, unfortunately.

That's the plan, man. . . And, I was up there two sundays ago, and that's when our guide turned us back, right there at the last approach by the fumaroles. But, the ice was pelting down, and he decided we should get outa there. Hopefully my back will be better by then, just a sudden wrench this morning. . . Sonofabitch. But, yeah, other than that, I'm psyched to get up there, and I will certainly keep my guard up. Cheers.

Yeah, I was thinking of soloing it, have been thinking of it for some time. Almost went for it on Mon. but, too tired after returning from Seattle the night before. Anyway, yeah, just have a little of newbie-nervousness; I think once I'm up there I'll be fine. We were roped, with our guide, a couple of weeks ago, and I know there's the pros and cons of rope/no rope, but, guess that's where a bit of the nervousness comes from-unroped solo, etc. Do you think most of the rime shit has come down by now? Thanks guys for the optimistic push. And info. Appreciated.

Anyone up for a climb Fri/sat. morn? Must say, I'm a bit of a newb, but. . . did try and go up 2 weeks ago, with Tmguides, and we were turned back due to icefall. Guides decision that I respect. Now, though, I'm ready to get back up there. I do feel confident with crampons, ice axe, etc. Have done Adams once. Looking to gain more experience and have a great time. Very beautiful up there, eh? Anyone up for it?

ahhh. . I knew I should've made the effort to go up yesterday . . Lucky guys. Sounds like it was good.

Hey, Stime. Question for ya, did you take the traverse off the Hogsback, or drop down near the fumaroles and head straight up? If so on the traverse, what kind of shape is that in? Thanks.

Thanks Maine-iac. Still not sure if we're going up there or a hike up Mt. Defiance. Trying to decide what would be better for a bit of training, as I'm hopefully climbing Hood in a week, on the 17th. But, maybe we'll be heading up to the upper Palmer area, and if so, I'll look for you in your red jacket. If I go, I'll probably take skis as well. Do you think skinning will be good? How far to go with this current Avy forecast? Ok to go to Illumination and ski down? By the way, looks like it's snowing a bit right now, though probably lightly. . . Thanks again.

Hey guys, some friends were thinking of going up and doing a little ice axe training on Sat. I told them of the avy warnings, but the question is, what elevation is safe? She was thinking of going to the top of Palmer, and practicing around there? Whatdaya think? Safe, or not? Thanks for any responses.

I second that recommendation!

it was probably ATers, they mistook him for a telemarker Are you kidding? Other way around I think: the vocal, angry telemarker attacking the At skier.. . and you know it's true.

We can all dream!

I will concur with the "good job" on the rescue. Glad everyone is safe and sound. This story affirms why, especially on day climbs in the winter, I think carrying a thermos of tea is a great idea. . .

Yeah, can you believe he's posting? he may even buck up and get himself a laptop one of these days! Way to get out there, Larry!