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Good point. Typically once they go off they keep transmitting location, for up to 24 hours. Maybe the location updates periodically?

Glad you made it out safe, and thanks for having the guts to post about it here. I think you are learning the right things about some extras that could have made life a lot better. A foam pad, lightweight puffy pants and space blanket are cheap insurance in the winter. As are some handwarmer packs. Since it sounds like you never wanted to push the button, does Gerrit now realize that you were most likely right? Also, I'm curious, was it a SPOT or a true PLB? The location SNAFU makes me think it was the former.

The real Pat has been around here since 2010? You never know what you will learn in Spray.

Damn Brett, that looks like an amazing trip! I'm certainly jealous, looks like you hit the season for the ages. And you had fun with the wife, which is the most important part.

Sorry to mislead you, I guess the warmth has returned!

Thanks for posting up Monte, have an anecdotes from the FA?

Thanks! That's Sloan in the last photo, will try and add some captions in the next few days.

Trip: Whitechuck - Standard Date: 2/21/2015 Trip Report: What a fun scramble! Conditions are likely still quite good on Whitechuck, though this report is from a couple weekends ago. Not surprisingly you can drive to over 4K, which is not quite to the start of the summer climber's trail. The route itself is exposed, but scenic and not very long, making for a perfect winter day trip. Clouds added to the drama and feeling of traversing over the abyss, but we still had excellent views for much of the day. We didn't bring a rope and didn't necessarily feel the need for one, but you certainly don't want to fall! Thanks to Kit and Trent for another excellent adventure in the North Cascades! Gear Notes: Steel crampons, axe, second tool, helmet. Approach Notes: Don't follow the Beckey description for driving directions. You want to drive 2435 until you can't go any farther.

It didn't look like it was in "easy" shape by any means this past weekend. But, Dan's right, it is probably as good as it is going to get.

Good to see you guys up there! I will hopefully get up a TR this week....We had a good and challenging time.

I always appreciate your adventures and TRs! It is amazing the variety this world has to offer.

Great photos!

You're right Luke, TRs aren't the place for this debate, and you were well within the law. You shouldn't feel the need to remove the video. I started a thread over in access issues.

Yikes, those numbers scare me. A fine climb, thanks guys!

More detail on plane flights over wilderness areas, pretty interesting: http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/12/20/the-rules-about-flying-over-wilderness-areas/

Yep, the drones are cool in the Rec. area as are sleds. I was just getting at that planes are allowed to fly over wilderness areas while drones are not. I feel this is a good distinction, but you're right that they aren't silent.

I was curious so did a bit of digging. Maybe you all know this already. Here is the USFS stance for wilderness areas and drones: Motorized and mechanized equipment are not allowed, including drones (see below), bicycles, carts, wagons, chainsaws, hang gliders and off-road vehicles and other wheeled vehicles. Landing aircraft, air dropping or picking up supplies, materials or people are prohibited. Public use of drones (including quadcopters, model aircraft and other unmanned aerial systems) is increasing in popularity. However, drones are motorized equipment and are prohibited in wilderness. Please help us protect wilderness character by leaving your drone at home when you visit a congressionally designated wilderness area. Federal regulation 36 CFR 261 18a states that the following are prohibited in a National Forest Wilderness:(a) Possessing or using a motor vehicle, motorboat or motorized equipment except as authorized by Federal Law or regulation.(b) Possessing or using a hang glider or bicycle.© Landing of aircraft, or dropping or picking up of any material, supplies, or person by means of aircraft, including a helicopter. From: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbs/passes-permits/?cid=stelprdb5405234 And drones are a no-no in national parks as well: http://home.nps.gov/news/release.htm?id=1601 Maybe this will be a topic for the updated NW Forest Plan?

Huh? Scurlock's plane is just another drone? The Man doesn't think so. Nice video BTW.

YEAH!!!!! That is an impressive climb, glad you survived the topout. And Dan, Colin climbed it with someone awhile back.....

And here I was just thinking I'd gladly trade a few clear cuts for better road access and some trail maintenance dollars. Not pushing the old grades farther up valleys mind you, but the reprod. is getting pretty tall these days....

Cut the list down and ride yer bikes!

Would you consider Brian Williams a "Libtard"?

Wow, thanks for the gripping detail. I'm glad you guys are in relatively good shape, that was a long fall. I hope you don't mind a couple questions to better learn from this accident.... 1. How were the pickets set? 2. What was the general density of the snow in which they were placed? Rest up!

Nevermind

I should clarify that walking the cable is the way to go if you don't have a pulley that fits on the cable (I didn't). A fat pulley would be awesome.