JasonG

Great work John, and kudos for putting up with the horrific suffering that comes from caffeine withdrawal. And I feel your pain (in a mortal way). I one time forgot the lighter on a Rainier trip on a cold spring weekend. We had to turn around at high camp with no other parties around to bum from, no way to melt snow, and no liquid water in sight. Safe to say, my partner wasn't happy, and neither was I. I won't make that mistake again!

Love it!

I think KKK said he makes more than 218K, so his taxes may have gone up. I think high income earners are still paying a lot less than under Reagan though.

I'd missed this the first time around! Nice work, that is a classic, and a bold solo (as you well know). We found a much easier way out of the middle/north notch by walking left from the notch to a depression that was followed up and right to the ridge. No more than 5.6-5.7 and felt fine in boots.

"Real debate" and 21st century American politics? You may as well be debating Kang v. Kodos.

I think many (most?) are drawn to climbing by the general lack of rules.

So Buckaroo, non-arbitrary = a gray area? Interesting definition.

I'm pretty sure ancient Romans hassled gladiators for not setting a good example either. When it comes to human nature, there is definitely nothing new under the sun.

And don't forget to give the planet her 1%

I like pictures, especially good ones. Keep those TRs coming everyone! Wicked sporto routes too (sorry Dawg). You guys should check out Leclerc's Insta feed, he's been climbing some cool limestone over in Europe. There is a big difference between posting/sharing, and chest beating.... at least in my opinion. And J4, don't feed the beast!

I thought so too, well written! Keep the TRs coming, please.

What lengths you crazy Brits will go to, to climb!

Katie Ives penned a beautiful piece about him and their friendship: http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web15s/newswire-memories-of-dean-potter I always admired his ability to stay true to what was important to him, despite of what everyone else was doing. Not many around like that, and now one less.

Awwwwwww man...... I thought you guys were discussing the brilliance of Dana Lyons. [video:youtube]FQMbXvn2RNI

Edit- just re-read the serac part. Yikes! So this came off near where you cross the bergshrund and go up Liberty Cap? I wonder if that ice cliff is becoming more active after the large snowfalls we had a decade ago or so. When I climbed it in 2002, I don't remember any seracs in this area, just an ice step that was solidly attached to the mountain (like NR of Baker).

Well done! That is one of my favorite routes, glad you found it in good conditions.

You killed it .

That's an interesting point RE media coverage of these LE related deaths. A quick look into the data actually shows an increase of homicide by cop, though the time series is limited and not corrected by total US population (2003-2009): http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=82

Yowza!

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/mbs/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5150593&width=full USFS #49 is fine as of 4-29

You should be fine, road is open to the TH and you can hike most of the way to White Pass without snow. We may get snow between now and then, but probably not a whole lot. An east side back up trip could be the Gardners, Silverstar, or Stuart. All are easy scrambles.

Ha!

I would love to read the story of those that were, good luck!

Very true, North Twin is one of the choss exceptions around here.

Also, I'm impressed with the accuracy of your peak ID, considering this isn't your back yard. You obviously did your homework!