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What I find interesting about this thread is what it says about the folks posting. Some folks obviously like alpine rock, some cragging, others like alpine climbs.

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One of the two of us was not feeling up to climbing the Ice Cliff so one of us opted to climb the Sherpa Glacier by himself.

Nice tr, it brings back memories of when Roboboy and I climbed it a couple of years ago.

As of Sunday PM the tree had been removed. There were two 4WD vehicles parked 100 yards from the TH.

Exit 38 - Substation and Write Off rock have a number of climbs in that range that can be top roped.

Partner found, thanks for looking!

Still looking. Beginner or expert, I'm not picky.

Hi Rob, To climb with you I could take a day off mid week. How is the knee coming along? BTW, I hear your awesomeness springs from a deep well of humility. Dan

If you are doing the standard routes on those peaks you can definitely get by with no rock pro, no screws and a couple of pickets.

Weather is looking great for the weekend!

Nobody took the quick draws because they knew the owner had a 3rd grade education. They took the quick draws because they assumed they were abandoned. Honest mistake I am sure.

just. wot. are. ewe. saeing?

too me eet felt like 5.10-.

im not beeing sereus. i jokeing. sarey ewe didnt theenk it wuz funee.

hi my name is daniel patrick smith. i took the draws when i onsighted porn star. i thought they were left by someone epicing big time. i am sponsored by petzl. they go nice with my other gear.

Hello, I am hoping to head into the mountains this weekend. If the weather is good I'd like to do something on Rainier or maybe ski something at Cascade Pass. If the weather is inclement I'd like to do something on the east side, maybe ski up Little Annapurna or climb Ice Cliff Glacier. I am open to ideas and very suggestable. If interested email bighurtbob@hotmail.com. Dan

I applied to the Mountaineers but they did not let me in. Seems I did not meet their minimum weight requirements.

I used a 15 degree bag on Hunter, but that was early June. I wore MH Chugach pants and a big down parka layered over the top of the bag. It worked out well. I think a 0 degree bag should be fine.

I briefly dated a gal who was Stim's god daughter. She referred to him as "Stimmy". Decidedly less bad ass.

I think you would have to boot it back up to Illumination Saddle. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Has anyone looked into doing a Transfer of Development Rights? There are a number NGOs (Cascade Land Conservancy comes to mind) as well as the County that might be willing to pay for the development rights, thus devalueing the land enough to be purchased for park land or whatever. Just a thought.

FYI - Gib Ledges was in pretty good shape weekend before last.

Your best bet given the short time frame is to go with a guide. Try RMI, AAI, IMG, OMG, WTF or any of the other guide services that have concessions on Rainier.

I have always used Talkeetna Shuttle. $100 round trip. Not sure if they are still in business though... Talkeetna Shuttle Service Talkeetna, AK 99676 (907) 733-1725