chris54

Not alot I do admit. But they have ruined my experience a time or two over the years of climbing. In the early 90s I walked all the way from the parking lot to the dihedrals with a full size ghetto blaster on my shoulder playing public enemy, then my D cells ran out before the sendage. true story. Awesome!!!!!!

Is this a respect issue to the other locals or is it really about the bolts? A bad injury happened and a couple people had a knee jerk reaction to it. Let's say Ian waited a week or so and talk to more people about this. Maybe held a meeting of some sort. Do you think this would still be such a bitch fest? Is the about the way it went down or the fact you can't swing on some bolts that can be replaced?

Let's say some dude was walking the slackline to the monkey mouth, using a cheap rope from wallmart. the rope broke, and he fell on a climber below, killing both of them: would you then chop the slackline anchors?

20 minutes that's pretty messed up. If you catch this thief I'll help you beat the shit out of him. I'll keep eye out for your gear.

I hate crack heads! Hope you get it back.

Really a permit! Let's not give the state any ideas now.

So simple. I'm amazed this hasn't already been invented.

Wow! Well done.

My mistake I am planning a couple climbs in that area. One is the north sisters NE ridge and broken tops NW ridge. Switching them around. Oops Thanks for all the info guys

Thank keep it real that's a huge help.

I saw it in the day time but was to scared to stop.

So you think you still need crampons and ice axe for the summit of broken top?

Sweet thanks for the update. What about the NE ridge of broken top. Any body been to the summit lately.

I saw a nice boot on a bridge in Portland. Could it be.

This coming weekend I'm going to be in the area and was wondering if the parking lot was open across from sparks lake. I was up there a month or so ago and they still had a whole lot of snow. Thanks Chris

I love junk food. I've bought food for my whole trip at seven eleven several time on the way out of town. Snickers and cheese puffs are so good in camp.

I'm looking at getting some 404s or 500s, but wondering about the skis. Whats a good width for under the boot?

Yes I would bring crampons. The slopes can get steep enough where you will need them. There was a guy who died last year on the south side route. When I believe he slid in to some rocks on a fall. Try the mountain shop on sandy.

Rent from The Mountain Shop much cheaper. You can look them up on the inter web. They also have the beacon locaters things which might not be a bad idea for you. Those guys know what there talking about if you have questions about the gear also. REI can be hit and miss. Have fun climbing!

Yuck! Your way more hardcore than me. Wwwwaaaaayyyy more.

Went up south side sat. Morning I was 1 of six or seven hundred to summit. Ridge had a nice path.

Very sad. My condolences go out to the family.

It's public and private ambulance. It's mostly the county that decides. When they realize they can't manage their money as well as a private company they put the 911 transport up for bid. Example would be Washington county. Metro west holds that contract. So if you call 911 the county dispatcher sends fire and a private ambulance to the scene. The fire department typically gets there first and starts working on the patient then turns it over to metro west when it's time to transport. Metro west then pays the fire department back for any medical stuff used. Metro then will take care of all the billing. Ka ching! Some counties still have fire transport and there all set up different. Some require an annual fee to live in a certain area which would cover all your 911 needs. All the states have a different way of funding the fire department. Oregons is funded off of property taxes.

Thanks montypiton I work on an ambulance and ka ching! Is right. My advice take a taxi.

Will you be my dad? Cool stuff!