jacemullen

My two partners and I climbed Liberty Ridge earlier this week. We finished out climb at Liberty Cap due to one member of the team with AMS. The climb took 3 days, plus a few hours walking up the White River road the day before. It was all of our first times on Rainier and as such, I feel happy with how we did. We had perfect weather the whole time. I don't feel like reformatting my blog post because I don't have the patience for that so HERE is the link. Gear: 1x70m 8.4mm half rope (could have gone shorter on the rope but its what we had) 6xScrews (1 21cm screw) 3xSnow Pickets 1 mountaineering Axe, 1 technical tool each 1xBD Firstlight Tent

Me and my buddies are going to be flying out from the east coast in a week for our first shot at Rainier and we have our sights set on Liberty Ridge. I'm having a hard time getting a read on what the snow is doing up there right now, it seems like there was a big, wet snow storm recently. How will that effect conditions? Are we looking at postholing the entire route? Should we start looking for other routes, and if so any recommendations for routes that will be in that still maintain some of the technical aspect? Or will there be a significant enough melt-freeze cycle that it will be perfect conditions the whole way up? Thanks! JM [edited for clarity 5/14]

So I just got my first cilogear pack (and as a broke college student this was a huge purchase) and I'm super stoked about it. What are some creative ways of using the straps either on the pack or otherwise? I'm sure there has to be something that I can't think of. -JM

I'm looking to pick up a tool for Sierra/Adirondack Ice as well as some alpine stuff, such as liberty ridge. I'm torn right now between the Viper and the Quark, as they both seem like great tools and I don't think I can go wrong with either. What would be best? I've heard some not-so-great things about the BD picks, how big of an issue is that? Also the Quark trigrest, how easy is it to break, and how screwed are you if it does break? Thanks!

My dates have been finalized Aug. 11-17th. I'm still looking for a partner but failing that I will just end up solo-ing the OS and trying to find a partner in town.

Hey Dan, got your PM. Thanks for that. If anyone is interested in some classsic (or otherwise) climbs, even if you can only get out a few days, I would love to hear from you.

Also seen on mountain project: I'm halfway thinking about making the loooong drive out to the Tetons to get some alpine rock in the first full week of August. Dates are flexible though but I'll be there at least a week, hopefully more. Looking at doing the Owen Spalding, Exum as well as some of the other classic moderates up to 5.9-5.10 level. I have lots of trad experience including a little bit of Big Wall stuff. I'm also an experienced and strong backpacker who would kill to do some of the alpine climbs in the Cirque of the Towers if you're interested in that as well. Feel free to PM me or shoot me a text at (760) 274-4054 -Jace Mullen

I'm not doing anything so I am fine with catching a flight at the last minute from San Diego.

Im interested.

I would be interested, depending entirely on cost. Where are you located in California, by the way?

Sounds rad.

I'm not the OP but I am wondering how wise it would be to fly down to El Chalten solo and find partners there? Will I just be hating life and not climbing or will I be able to find some people there?

Still Looking.

Just what the title says! Hoping to pick up a pair of the LS Nepal Evos in a 42.5. The fresher the better!