The Cascade Kid

Wow, solid ski fellas.

Love them peaks where you can't fall-- you'll just fall over.

That looks damn terrifying. Fine lead.

Damn son. I don't often see a trip report worthy of a trip report (guilty myself), but this makes the cut. Strong work.

hm. that last photo looks a lot steeper than all the others. where is that?

those are some jealousy-inspiring sunrise pictures.

Trip: Mt. Hood - Old Chute Date: 2/19/2010 Trip Report: Doug E. Fresh and I climbed the South Side via the Old Chute last Friday morning. I've never climbed it in such nice conditions. You can find the full trip report here: http://sittingstone.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/hero-snow/ Gear Notes: Snowshoes for doug and skis for me. Ski crampons would have been nice, snowshoes weren't really needed. Axe and crampons was all that was needed. Approach Notes: Left T-Line at 3:30, summit @ 8:15, car by 10:00. Good skiing >8000'.

Looks like your weekend was a lot warmer than ours. Solid work.

holds that is.

Well, if you end up with more than you need, PM me and I may still be interested. I got a good deal on ebay, but I may end up needing more. -P

I've posted these on craigslist as well, so you can see the posting here: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/spo/1579562108.html I may be willing to negotiate on price if you mention that you're a CC forum member.

that's a damn fine looking couloir

are you interested in selling any holds?

Do you have leftover hardware from your woody? I'm looking for bolts for some holds I've acquired. I'm looking for bolts in various short lengths, and I'd prefer socket head cap screw bolts, but if you've got flat head or hex head bolts I might be interested. Please PM me if you've got what I need and give me a number. Thanks! -Patrick

is this near salmon run?

whew that ice be lookin wet

whoops, ive been set straight about a portland slideshow, but a lecture at reed is still a good idea.

come to portland colin! also, you should let me know what your fees are like, as I think all of my nerdy, pale, cowardly classmates would do well to hear about something gnarly. finkp (at) reed.edu if you're interested.

The rap station I'm talking about is on what I think is called the west gable. There are two large rocks slung there, and we reslung the one that gives the best line for the rap. Where are the bolts? As to the dead guy, it and the water had the look of having spent a season in the snowpack, and I'm pretty sure we were the only ones up there that day. I'd never take a beer with an owner, but a homeless beer deserves a rescue.

Trip: Mt. Hood - Illumination Rock - E. Ridge of S. Chamber Date: 8/30/2009 Trip Report: I wrote a little post about a trip up the East Ridge of the South Chamber on I. Rock, which may be found here: http://sittingstone.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/pancake-breakfast/ To this I will just add for your edjumakashun some gear and approach notes. Gear Notes: Cams: BD .5, .75, 2, 4, medium metolius supercam Nuts: 6-7 various sizes, favoring large Runners: 2 alpine draws, 4 single length, 2 double length, 1 cordelette, 2 ~8ft bunny slings (serves also as spare tat) Replaced the tat on the first true rap station with some royal blue tape. Enjoy. Approach Notes: It's just a nice long 3 3/4 hour walk up. Cross the glacier high and the crevasses are obvious, crampons are optional but nice, and an axe is very nice in the deep scree. A trail runs beneath the lifts on the miracle mile, and then route-find up and left from the top of the lifts.

Very nice climb, and well done on the blazing pace. Maybe if you threw in some skis for approach and descent you might take a couple of hours off your time?

what exactly is going on in the second to last photo there? unique glissade technique?

the finger crack up near the top looks really great

thats a very aesthetic line, nice vision on this one.

snow looks real nice, good job guys