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Hey! I am looking for a partner for this coming weekend. Here are the details WHEN: Friday - Monday, I could do Saturday-Monday too, but would like to have a partner for several days. WHERE: I'd like to get up to Washington Pass. I'd be open to other areas, but Leavenworth is going to be crowded, and anything with snow or ice will likely get a little mushy with the 11K+ freezing levels. I could be interested in Darrington or Tieton ME: I am 27, athletic, easy to get along with for a couple of days at a time. I'm an Experienced Rock Climber leading comfortably 5.8 in about any style with a backpack on, and 5.10 in cracks when I feel light and strong. Technically Proficient: AMGA SPI, WFR, plenty of experience on 800'+ foot routes. I prefer long routes that go between 5.8 and 5.9 with good cracks. YOU: Are not sketchy in any sense of the word. You are a solid 5.7 or better leader, I'd prefer that you can handle 5.8 all day and can move quickly through it. Some multi-pitch rock experience would be good and you in good enough shape to make longer approaches and descents. Good attitude, energy to go for a couple of days and get some classics done in great weather! Any other skills I'm willing to teach. Looking to make plans soon. PM or E-mail Xjkrenzer@gmail.com Thanks! - Zak

Looking to Climb the East Face of Mt. Whitney sometime between September 24th and October 5th. I'm seeking a Competent, efficient partner who is no stranger to Grade III Alpine climbs. You should be an experienced Trad climber who is reasonably in shape. The route is 5.7 Grade III, 10 Pitches. I'm not really willing to teach someone basic skills on this climb. Here is a link to my blog: www.ThePathLessTraveled.me I'll be traveling from Seattle (possibly more north or more east) on the 22nd of September and making my way down south. After the climb I'll likely hang out for a day or two and then make my way to Yosemite Valley for a few weeks. Willing to split gas and provide trans down to Whitney or Yosemite, But you'll be on your own from there(I can drop you at an Airport if need be). Feel free to PM me here or contact me through my blog. Thanks for your interest!

Great writing, enjoyed it thoroughly! Nice work!

For all of the photos and the long story/description, check out my blog www.ThePathLessTraveled.Me Short(er) Version: Approach- Registered at the Ranger station around 9am on Monday morning (8/25) and made our way up Cascade River Road. Started up the Climbers trail around 11:45 and crossed several creeks along the way, most of which were low and easy to cross. Took about 4 hours to camp, taking several breaks. Left the treeline and made our way up the meadow to High Camp at 6300 Feet. 3 or 4 of the campsites are dry and quite nice. Mice everywhere, use your NP issued Bear Canister or bring your own. Started at about 5:30AM and made our way up the southern most creek bed on the slabs through a notch. Moved directly North across large slabs below the glacier crossing several small chutes eventually crossing onto the glacier. Hiked to the base of the approach gullies to be denied by a deep moat. Retreated down to the large rock to the climbers right (descender s left). We found an easy and safe place to cross and climbed up the gully, stashed gear and ascended the middle approach gully. Reached the notch about an hour later and did most of our climbing roped. Fun route! lots of scrambling. We had amazing weather the entire climb. Made 3 Raps down the ridge and down climbed the rest. Scrambled down from the notch and found an AWESOME series of anchors built with 10MM rope and protected with Tubular webbing, Nice rap rings too! Thanks to whoever put those up. Totaled 9 Rappels to the Glacier and stayed an extra evening at camp. Great climb!

Climbed last Sunday via the Esmeralda trail head. Last water is at Lake Ingalls. If you don't want to pump/treat from the lake you'll need to get it from the creek before you reach the lake. There were a few small patches of snow on the descent. We each used 3 Liters of water from camp to camp. The trail is washed out in MANY places from the cascadian back to the ridge (Trail 1215) . Navigating after sunset took us a few additional hours and nearly cost me my sanity. If this happens to you, look for the cairns, however faint, we found several. Have an awesome climb!

Looking for a partner for Mt. Hood on Sunday night / Monday morning. Driving down from Seattle, truck bivy in the parking lot and climbing around 2am. Looking for a competent partner that is reasonably fit. Willing to drive/split gas. PM me here and I'll get back to you Asap. Hoping to leave early tomorrow afternoon. Thanks!

I'm free June 9th. I was planning on Hood but couldn't find a partner. I've climbed Adams, Lassen, and Shasta. I'm Located in Maple Valley, just outside of south Seattle. I also wouldn't mind driving. Let me know - Zak