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Delivering the coffee was downright heroic.

This in an interesting project and well implemented. I am curious why you used the map you did rather than an AJAX map (e.g. Google Map, Microsoft). There seems to be a prejudice against these maps within the GIS/geography community.

Does that mean you will be at Rope Up tomorrow morning?

Don't forget your trail running togs kids!

I have skiied in plastic mountaineering boots. I pretty well sucks going down hill.

A certain local guide service was PAID by MH for their guides to wear MH clothing.

Hi Jason, I will be in Leavenworth this weekend and I would love to touch base with you. Haven't seen you since Denali a couple of years ago. Dan

How would the North Face or North Face Couloir of Mt Maude be late season, i.e. late October?

I would bet a dollar that it is melted out now.

I am planning on doing Rainier this winter again, but not by any of the south side routes. As for me: Looking for partners with adequate experience - yup very good fitness - uh, how about good enough fitness? and, most importantly, a lot of ambition - especially while I am sitting behind a computer

NE Face of Eldorado is probably in right now.

I am not super fast, and I have not done the loop before so I don't have a good idea of what a reasonable time would be, maybe 4 - 5 hours?

I was thinking of starting somewhere between 7:00 and 8:00, but I am flexible. I was thinking of starting at Mountaineers Creek and running Colchuck to Snow Lakes simply because that way you start higher which means less elevation gain, but I don't have a strong opinion either way.

Sounds good, looking forward to meeting everyone.

I'll be there Sat-Sun. Looking for running partners for the snow lakes-colchuck lake loop run on Sunday. Willing to climb with newbies on Saturday on easy stuff (Midway, Groundhogs Day, Saber, R+D, etc).

I am planning on being at the Rope Up Saturday and Sunday. I plan to climb on Saturday but would like to do the Snow Creek Trail to Colchuck Lake loop as a trail run on Sunday. Anyone care to join me? It would be nifty to get a couple of cars to park at Snow Lake TH and Mountaineers Creek TH to avoid any road running.

Has said documentary been released? What is it called? Inquiring minds want to know.

I was planning on skipping church tomorrow for a dawn patrol trip up the Tooth, but I have to be back in Issaquah by noon. Email bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Dan

Spire Rock in Spanaway is a man made bouldering wall, high enough to set topropes and rappel.

Pro Mountain Sports in the U district, I think.

Winter climbing skills are best learned on smaller peaks that in the winter become worthy mountaineering goals. I recommend that you look into the following: Snoqualmie Pass Chair Peak, Guye Peak, Red Mountain, The Tooth Mt Rainier Castle Peak, Lane Peak, Pinnacle Peak, Camp Muir North Cascades Whitehorse, Twin Sisters, Sahale Peak Central Colchuck Peak, Dragontail Peak

Here is another thought: Explain to the judge that you are a trained medical first responder and volunteer for the local search and rescue organization so when you saw the officer waving you thought he needed assistance and that you might be able to help.

Challenge the ticket. Request that the officer be present at hearing. Tell the judge your story. Oh, and shave and get a hair cut. Good luck.

The runout pitches are slabby face, 5.6. They have protection but you end up climbing 20 -30 ft between pieces. There are a couple of these pitches. Also the first 5.8 pitch is a wide crack which can be run out if one does not have big pieces and the Bear Hug pitch is run out unless you have gear to 6". The climbing is pretty secure on both pitches.

Trip: South Early Winter Spire - SWRib Date: 9/20/2008 Trip Report: jesselillis and I climbed the SW Rib of South Early Winter Spire on Saturday. The route was excellent and the weather held. Jesse lead the akward and/or runout pitches. Afterward we went to Mazama and Jesse on sighted a bunch of hard sport climbs on Fun Rock. I belayed. We retired to our bivi site at the hairpin pullout but it started to rain. We figured it would rain on Sunday so we made the long drive back to Seattle. All in all a great day in the hills with a great climbing partner. Gear Notes: Mediumrackbigpieces4CamalotwouldbeusefulfortheBearHugpitch Approach Notes: Tennisshoes