JasonG

That was YOU?

Awesome, always cool to see things outside the Cascades. Thanks for posting the TR!

Normally I'd think you are correct, but the dog has inside information.

http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1149152/Trip_Report_Issue#Post1149152 Try the above for copy/paste.

Been wondering how it went Dave!

This is a known issue with cutting and pasting! Hang in there, I really want to see this trip report! Here are some tips on getting it to work: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1149152/Trip_Report_Issue#Post1149152

Given the forecast you are likely to be in the rain and mist, in similar conditions to what this TR documented. Sunday looks better, but my exp. is that often moisture is slower to clear out of the mountains than forecast so it still may be pretty socked in until Sunday afternoon. But who knows?

Yeah! This has been on my list for some time, though I would camp and make it leisurely. I've climbed all the major peaks of the Tatoosh over the years, but doing them all in one trip would be very cool. And that view......

Don't feel too bad, darkness and bad wx will make everything feel 100 times harder. When you are tired and the hour late (and rock wet), rapping off solid anchors is often a safer path. Next time it will be sunny and dry and you'll be amazed at how straightforward it feels.

Pope came up with a great idea! Merging table tennis with climbing. FTTA, First Table Tennis Ascent. Just think of the logistics (and bolts) needed to play on top of Everest!

True, it is more just an unexpected sight, given the terrain. Not a lot of room up there as I remember. Would be interested to hear how the shoulder was injured.

That is what sticks in my head, though I can't remember where I read it. We wore rock shoes, since we had them, and I remember thinking I was glad for them. It is a steep 5.6 (photo below of us rapping the route)!

That IS pretty amazing. I never even considered that anyone would haul a tent all the way up that thing. Or halfway, in this case.

Nice guys! That is a pretty bold move to start the hike out from the Chopping Block at 4pm. It sounds like you were rewarded accordingly. Terror is a proud summit, glad you made it up and down safe. I remember a lot of loose rock perched everywhere! Next time, check out that 5.6 route on the Chopping Block- a classic!

Now THAT is pretty interesting. So many questions.

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I love every last bit of this adventure. Mainly because I wasn't there. Way to suffer and keep it together!

You're gonna love Custer! Bonanza is a cool summit, glad it was a good time for you guys.

Did you call NPS Marblemount?

You're still not gonna get a permit to Boston Basin this weekend. :kisss:

Kelly retired last year, and they've upgraded to Glocks (or Sigs, can't remember). Times/people change and the crowds only increase, leading to much of what we are discussing.

Nowhere, AFAIK. The map is the map is the map. I've never, ever had a ranger try to pull that one (modifying XC zones on the fly). It sounds like they were definitely in error, or at least outside of normal protocols (the weasel clause, notwithstanding).

Ouch. That's unfortunate. It's been a bit since I had a really bad ranger encounter so I was hoping things were improving. I get that some rangers get sick of dealing with tourists all day, but if you can't treat each person independently (and listen carefully!) you best find a different job. It certainly isn't helping the NPS cause to behave that way. Is it really that hard to share in the excitement of those that are seeking a permit, rather than looking for a way to shut them down? As much as I'm sure it is hard for the NCNP ranger corps to hear this, I'm glad they are checking the site.