[Liberty Ridge Question]

FWIW, I did it in 30 hours car to car, acclimatized to sea level. Since you are from Colorado figure three days.

[Blue bags]

Sounds a bit heavy. What about a dry bag?

[Ski or alpine partner wanted - May 23]

I have Saturday, May 23rd free and want to get into the hills. Some thoughts include:

 

Ski Easton Glacier on Baker

Ski Spray Park on Rainier

 

I am open to other ideas as well, doesn't have to be skiing. If interested please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com

["Pickets and Dead Men"]

The Mountaineers publishes it. Amazon.com sells it.

["Pickets and Dead Men"]

I really enjoyed it. I found it to be very well written, introspective, and personal. I guess it was self pitying, but if I had to hike up and down from Muir as often as she did I would pity myself too.

[Mt. Hood via Sandy Headwall]

There should be some relatively safe spots on the Sandy.

[[TR] Eldorado - East Ridge 5/17/2009]

Love the retro MSR helmet.

[FS- Glacier Gear (TiBlocs,Pulleys, Picket/Deadman)]

Ok. Thanks. My email is bighurtbob@hotmail.com if decide to sell just the Tiblocs.

[FS- Glacier Gear (TiBlocs,Pulleys, Picket/Deadman)]

Are you selling as a package only? If not I am interested in the Tiblocs.

[[TR] Ruth Gorge, Alaska - the Eze routes 5/2/2009]

Nice work dude! Sure these might be "easy" but I think they get that label only because of their proximity to other routes. If Japanese Couloir or Freezy Nuts were in WA either would be a test piece for the aspiring alpinist.

 

Agreed.

[Getting around in Alaska Range?]

I have always used skis mounted with Silverttea 400's. Tooling around the Alaska Range on skis is pretty cool.

[Mt. Baker climb - May 2009]

I would recommend the Easton Glacier or the Boulder Glacier.

[Wilson Glacier Headwall beta wanted]

I am looking for beta on Wilson Glacier Headwall route. Is it worth doing? How steep? Rack recommendations?

 

Thanks,

 

Dan

[Wanted: Opinions on Rainer this wknd???]

I cancelled my plans for Rainier based on the potential slog fest and avy danger.

[Wanted: Mountaineering Boots & 4 season tent]

Hey Nate,

 

I have a size ~9 (42.5) boots I could let go for $50.00. Email me at bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested.

 

Dan

[Mt Stuart Conditions?]

A picture is worth a thousand words.

[Mt Stuart Conditions?]

Follow the approach to Mt Stuart north side routes (e.g. Ice Cliff Glacier). Climb the obvious, broad glacier climber's left of Ice Cliff Glacier. The glacier necks down to a narrow ~40 degree couloir at the top. From the col climb snow slopes west to the summit. To descend retrace your steps.

[Mt Stuart Conditions?]

I just climbed Sherpa Glacier two weekends ago. All it requires is an ice axe and crampons. No rope or rack necessary.

[Top 5 routes in PNW]

Fisher Chimneys is my favorite route on Shuksan. A lot of variety for its grade.

[[TR] Alaska - The Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier 4/25/2009]

Is TAT flying a turbo Otter now? Seems like the planes keep gettin bigger and bigger. When I first went to the Alaska Range they were flying Cessna 182s and 187s. The last time Beavers. Now Otters. Oh yeah, nice work, great pics! Way to throw down.

[Wanted: Mountaineering Boots & 4 season tent]

Not sure where you are located, but Second Ascent in Ballard has good deals on used boots.

[Snow Creek Wall - Grand Arch]

A lot of birds in those pictures.

[Wanted: Mountaineering Boots & 4 season tent]

How much are you willing to spend? I have a pair of used La Sportiva Trango Extremes I may be willing to let go of.

[Alpine partnr out of Seattle]

Webnick2007,

 

I sent you a PM. I am interested in Wilson Headwall. Let's chat. bighurtbob@hotmail.com

 

Dan

[Dragontail Thurs or Fri?]

FYI, skinning in via mountaineers creek trail would suck now.