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An approach for Kaleetan is outlined in Martin Vokels ski touring guide book. Basically you head up towards great scott bowl. Then go west just before hemlock peak and countour northish around the east face of Bryant on a shelf above the mixed climbs until able to go up a short couloir taking you to a bench. From the bench find a small pass, drop down the pass into Denny Creek drainage. From there I don't know 'cause that is as far as we got.

Seattle is close to the mountains, has a good economy, has several Universities and is close to a couple of airports.

Get yourself some 6 mm perlon. Pull the core out. Heat seal the ends of the sheath. The sheath will lay flat and will be the strongest laces you can find.

We used skis only the first two days - up to 11,000 ft. After that we switched to crampons. We picked up our skis on the way out and ended up putting them on the sled. Skiing with a pack, a sled, in mountaineering boots is fairly ridiculous. Not to mention it cost an extra 50 bucks to get the skiis on the plane. If I were to go back I would definitely bring plastic snowshoes.

Hello Eric, I may have a day off over the three day weekend. Are you interested in a day trip? I was thinking of skiing into Spray Park or maybe climbing. Email bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Dan

When I was a young, single parent and in school I was an occaisonal client of the local food bank. Now I make sure that I include NW Harvest as one of the charities I support every year through my workplace giving program. I can't think of a more effective charitable organization.

Q: How many climbers does it take to change a light bulb? A: 100. 1 to change the light bulb, 99 to day "I could have done that".

Ok, but don't be surprised if they tell you to get back to work bussing tables.

I don't think that is necessary. The route finding is dead easy, there is really no way to get lost. I think rock fall would make the ledges a nightmare in June.

Ditto.

Awesome. I run on Tiger 1 -2 times a week but had never thought of skiing it. Way to get after it.

I already told you that.

I think early (but after the 4th)to mid July offers the best convergence of the good weather and favorable snow conditions.

Soloing high on Colman Headwall of Baker a couple Canadian Air Force Jets screamed overhead. I thought the sonic boom was a collasping serac that was about to wipe me off the face.

One of the best moderate alpine experiences I have had was the North Ridge of Forbidden. It feels remote without having a long approach, the climbing is interesting and never difficult, the glaciers are expansive and the scenery outrageous.

To call Cascades weather a crap shoot would imply that some type of favorable weather is eventually likely if you roll the dice enough times, so yes, it is definitely a crap shoot.

If the weather is poor try the east side of the crest: Stuart, Dragontail, Colchuck, Prusik.

Colin is aid.

Crap, she's got me figured out.

Bumpity bump bump.

Is anyone interested in snow shoeing or skiing up to Franklin Falls tomorrow to see if it is in and doing a little climbing if it is? Please EMAIL bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks, Dan

I think I see my house.

Jens, Not too long ago I bought a pair of Cebe glacier glasses from Mountain Gear. They have excellent quality glass lenses. While not hip looking like some newer style glasses, they have a classic aviator style that I like. Dan

It felt really cold, my toes were numb for a couple of days.

Secretly Mark is a very nice guy. He was very sweet towards my daughter when she was fawning over him.