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Thanks a bunch for re-posting that. Quite the story. It is interesting the difference between the perspective of sister (peace) and John's climbing partner (sadness) when reflecting on the story/ending of John's disappearance. I think climbers, on the whole, take little consolation in the whole "at least they died doing what they loved" explanation. At least for me, the death of a fellow climber (especially a friend) is an all too real reminder of the chances I take heading into the hills. The sadness comes when thinking that the activity you love could cause your family great pain some day and, at the same time, realizing that quitting isn't much of an option either.

With the full on caps, I almost thought Fred was organizing his own party!

Sorry, I never checked back on this . . . Jens- Nope, never did run into a nest, that would have added to the fun for sure. Layback- Maybe PG13? Certainly there were sections that were pretty darn thin as far as gear goes, but maybe if you were wearing rock shoes it would be PG. I was trying to be tough and only brought boots, but rock shoes may have given some piece of mind for average joes such as myself. Although, there was a fair bit of dirt that boots were good for . .. Tread- Bummer about the fall! Were you able to hike out under your own power? Thanks for the correction about Potterfield, I read his account a long time ago. We went over to look at the traverse from the U notch and it looked . ..interesting.

After what happened to that guy over in the Olympics, I don't think I'd be challenging a billy! Not to mention, I heard of a dog being disemboweled by a goat near S. Early a few years ago. I give them a lot more respect than I used to . . .

Yep, that TR is what prompted my quest. I have found the information I seek from other, first-hand, sources. Now I need to be man enough to act on it. . . .

Storm clouds gathering around South Nesakwatch Spire. Having completed the enchainment (just in time), we got utterly drenched on the hike out. Brandon and co battled their way up the south face of South Nesakwatch during the worst of it, it would be good to hear their tale . ..

C'mon people . . .I think Darin had the right idea- your "singular" best picture.

Cryptic . . ..I sense a theme.

Jason Hummel 7pm- January 5, 2011 - Skagit Valley College Nelson Hall, N-121 "Backcountry Photography In the Cascade Mountains and Beyond" Please join us at the monthly meeting of the Skagit Alpine Club as Jason Hummel showcases his images from the past year. A far-ranging show, it will include photographs of the North Cascades, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Bailey Range, Olympic Coast, California, and Peru. Along the way he will share stories of a life spent in the mountains beginning with an early introduction by his outdoor family. He’s agreed to come back to civilization to speak to the Skagit Alpine Club for one night and we’re excited to see what he has in store for us. We will be meeting in Nelson Hall - N-121. Jason will go on after our regular business meeting, which starts at 7pm. Here is a link to a campus map: www.skagit.edu/images/color_mvCampus.pdf. We hope to see you there!

Wondering if anyone has info on this striking feature? I have heard through the grapevine that it is a first rate climb, but perhaps run out? Trying to figure out whether or not to put it on my list . .. Thanks for any info!

This isolatedchaser spoof is certainly giving Klenke a run for his money: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=899860 Never a dull moment around here.

Must . ..not . .. .

Must be the Christmas spirit around here, name changes abound . . .

I think it can be done, see if DPS can tell you how. I seem to recall a time in the not so distant past when DPS when by his full name on this here board. Might involve Good luck, I've wondered about this as well. Don't worry Phil, I just thought the all caps conferred that you meant business!

I'm glad that blob has a name. I was mighty disappointed when I climbed the Throne years ago and found out I wasn't on the summit of Storm King. We didn't have a route description, and I don't think a map either (I guess the map is wrong anyways). We had bailed from an attempt in the NE ridge of Goode (T-storms) and decided to head up to the G-SK col and try our luck on Storm King. Going up the col REALLY sucked. Everything was dangerously loose . . . I was glad to belay from a sheltered nook as rock (and curses) rained from above. Only one of us led it (thanks Doug!), and a rope was trailed for everyone else. I guess I will make it back one of these years for the true summit, but it is a long haul any way you cut it . .. Thanks for the background and photos Paul.

i hope it will be like the dwight watson archive housed online at uw....good news!

email sent, thanks Off_White! While I haven't had the chance to climb in the park yet, I sure hope to someday. It would really be a shame if access was closed before I had a chance to visit . ..

March and September have especially nice photos .. .

Riding over a dead whale with Xtra tuffs, classic!! Gotta be in AK . . .

...and you gotta love the fact that he was near the summit pyramid, with the guard still on the adze!

Nice work on finishing the list after 25 years! Seriously, that was some funny stuff. I don't think the Bulgers knew what hit them . . I was especially wondering what guys like Joe Firey and Dee Molenaar were thinking through the movies. I know Fred was into it, I think the explosions woke him up. I will add you to our heshing contact list, I think you may be able to teach us a thing or two. I was looking for you after the presentations but, alas, you had already split.

Well, it is falling out anyway (darn kids), so I decided I might as well get used to having less hair.

Many thanks to Chris Weidner, who recently wrote an excellent piece on Dallas for a Boulder, CO newspaper: http://www.dailycamera.com/recreation-columnists/ci_16440528 Well said.

Yowza. If the ice had fallen earlier in the day, would you have been wiped out? I've never liked the look of that left side route on the headwall, the right side was spicy enough for me . .. nice work though.

Dallas on one of his many winter ascents of Sauk Mountain. Hi all- Those who were close to Dallas have set up a fund to help defray the cost of a memorial installation (design and type TBD) on Mt. Erie. If you would like to contribute here are the details: Send donations to: Anacortes Parks Foundation PO Box 1902 Anacortes, WA 98221 It is important that " Dallas Kloke Memorial" be put in the memo field on the check, or a note included mentioning that this is for the Dallas Memorial. Thanks everyone! P.S. If the moderators could make this sticky for a while, that would be great.