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I've the day off and it looks nice again tomorrow (monday). Im thinking 7 mile rock out of Sedro. I live in Mount Vernon. 360-421-3880

Just a friendly reminder about the fffd! up parking situation at The Bend in Tieton River Canyon. What a nice little buisness they have there making $136 per ticket. Three of us got tagged on that particular day. Huge turn-out that would fit about 100 cars and has signs that are so faded and posted behind a tree no less and only posted on one side. What a joke. Oh yeah its a fishing permit you must purchase. I saw exactly 0 fishermen there all three days. May you choke on a big fat something Mr. Ranger. BTW, nothing is written about this in the State guide which I realize is vague at best but... wah wah wah

Just heard and I am completely shocked. What a loss for all who knew this amazing person. Such a kind hearted and thoughtful man. In between coaching track, climbing, writing guidbooks, running up Erie in the the rain, being a husband, father, and grandparent he somehow found the time to write childrens books for my 2 yr. old daughter. I just cannot express the admiration and respect that I feel toward Dallas Kloke. You will be sorely missed and always remembered. RIP, -Brandon

I just scored the day off from work. Anyone want to do some Skagit area climbing tomorrow (tues)? 5.9s-11+ single pitch, fun. Weather looks bueno. -Brandon

Yes, this ticks me off too. Unfortunatley they are the local shit kickers who are taking them, I bet, and therefore karma will not bite them in the ass next time they are climbing on my old gear. Since hillbillys dont abide by no karma or no hippie ethics no how. Hope they can at least afford a 12 pack of PBR after they melt down the metal. Ammo is expensive you know. If it is a climber taking stuff then you'll get yours sooner or later.

I have a non-related question. When you top-rope solo somthing hard what device do you use? I use the mini traxion but I always feel like I should back it up on the the other side of the rope with a prusik or somthing. This makes it a pain in the ass to pull it up when in a lousy position. Somtimes I will just throw a loop on a bite and clip it through a tough section but this also seems clunky. Im curious what works for others or if people go without the back up altogether and if they do, how safe is it. Thanks, -B

We climbed "Everest Without Lycra 11b" a couple months ago and thought it was an awsome pitch. Doesnt see much traffic for some reason. Most of the bolts have been updated, check it out.