I agree there is entirely too much emphasis on the gear aspect of going light and fast in the mountains...mental and physical fitness combined with experience are just as important, if not more important than shaving a few grams here and there.
My friend came down with the flu on the drive up from Seattle. Anyone in the area and in need of a partner? Call 206 660 5513 and leave a message. Thanks,
Will
send a pm with reasonable offers if interested
OR Down Jacket size XL black
Patagonia R1 hoodless half-zip size L blue
Chouinard Ice Tool
OR Snowline Mitts size L
GoPro HD Helmet Camera, brand new
Omega Pacific Lockers x2
Omega Pacific D-biners
all gear lightly used except for the camera which is BRAND NEW.
I was thinking of older, classic climbs that aren't already documented by a TR or webpage. Or just older photos of people climbing at places like Index.
I'm curious if any of you old timers have photographs/stories of first ascents in the Cascades. (Maybe there's a preexisting thread?) I've seen similar threads elsewhere but not so much here. I really enjoyed reading Matt Christensen's recent trip report on the first ascent of the Boving Route on Dragontail.
Chris "I Rock Carhartts in the Alpine" Simrell heads to the North Ridge of Stuart
taking a nap below the crux pitch on the North Ridge of Baker while waiting for a party in front of us