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I have tomorrow off and would like to get out for some alpine goodness, either on skis or on foot. I can leave Issaquah about 7:00 but can't stray too far because I have to be home at a reasonable hour to walk the dogs. I was thinking of something at Snoqualmie Pass. If interested please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com Thanks, Dan

I climbed Rainier this weekend via the Gib Ledges. Everything up high seemed pretty stable. I guess down lower where it was warmer was less so. I wonder if this was a climax avalanche.

I'm interested. Can I meet you out there? Where are you planning on being?

Looking to get out and take avantage of the (hopefully) good weather this coming weekend. Prefer to get out into the mountains either alpine climbing or BC skiing for both days. Some thoughts: NBC on Colchuck, Little Annapurna. Totally open to suggestions. If interested please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com

12 hateful miles. When they open up HWY 410 it is only 6 hateful miles.

When are you planning on going? I think the smartest approach (I have done it a couple of different ways) is to wait until White River Campground opens and hike in over St Elmo's Pass, down onto the carbon and up onto the lower flanks of Ptarmigan Ridge. This way you can descend the Emmons and back to the car. White River road typically opens Memorial Day week end. I know for a fact the HWY 410 has already been plowed and the Sunrise road graded to the White River ranger station. The road to Mowich typically does not open until late in the season, adding a couple hours to the approach via Spray Park (it took us 12 hours of hard hiking from the gate at Paul Peak trail head to the 10k camp). Going in via Spray Park necessitates leaving a second car at White River or Paradise or a long, tiring hike back around the mt, or a descent of Ptarmigan Ridge. Have not doen Ipsut, but I understand the road is closed at some point, as you mentioned.

I just take summit pack and make other carry my stuff 8D

Looking to get out rock climbing this afternoon (March 21). Please call 425-392-2054 or email bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks, Dan

I use a 45L pack if going overnight.

I think W and joepuryear have done it. Maybe send one of them an email. Alex climbed the lower section to Mt Crossen. He might be helpful as well.

Here is the thing: I have a big ass auto insurance policy with an even bigger umbrella policy should I be involved in an auto accident. I doubt it would cover a climbing accident.

I realize that asking for legal advice on teh interwebs is akin to asking for medical advice, but I know that more than a couple of lawyers post here so I thought I would ask. What are the legal implications of climbing with a minor? What if I am climbing with a minor and (G-D forbid!) he is injured or worse? TIA

Great idea. We could meet at the Issaquah Park and Ride and car pool to Exit 38.

I've always thought you were cool Gene.

Excellent deal on an excellent pack. If I did not already own one I would be all over it.

Maybe if you did not refer to yourself as a girl, nobody would call you cute. Just a thought.

Wow, that is great! What is the Ph.D. in?

If you are already throwing down for airfare and lodging and are worried about not having a volunteer guide come through, why not just spend a little more for the TMG summit climb? Seems penny wise and pound foolish to me. About the weather: Hood has an early season, and in this neck of the woods early season = unpredictable weather. Here is my suggestion: climb Mt Baker after July 4th. You will have a better shot at having good weather and Baker is a very cool mt. Several guide companies offer summit climb/courses on Mt Baker.

I think it depends upon when you are going and how warm/cold you sleep. If you go early May and you sleep cold you may want a -40 bag. I went late May-early June in a cold year and took a -15 bag and was warm enough, although I sleep pretty warm.

Some people like the extra length to stuff their boot liners, water bottles, etc in. I am 5'9" and I prefer the regular length. Less weight, less bulk, less space to heat up with my body.

A very poetic trip report, I enjoyed the read!

I saw a recent trip report from some folks ice climbing in the icicle so I may still be a bit cold and snowy. Index may be a better bet.

NE Buttress of J'berg is pretty outstanding in the right winter conditions. NE Couloir of Argonaut is a fun little romp. Bryant Peak has a nice ice route on its north face.