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He died while bouldering in an ice cave

I quite literally had nightmares after that climb. Whose bright idea was that anyway?

I like amber.

Yell Fire - Michael Franti and Spearhead

I would second south spur of Adams.

There is actually some anecdotal evidence that suggests asthmatics do better at altitude than non-asthmatics. Some notable high altitude climbers with asthma and other lung problems: Lou and Jim Whittaker, Galen Rowell, Anatoli Boukerev

Hi Chris, When I was working construction, the vans we used came from Park and Sell. While they were not the cheapest option, they had a good selection of vehicles and we had no major problems with them. Dan

Trip: The ankle specialist - It's worse than I thought Date: 12/4/2006 Trip Report: So I went to see a Podiatrist who specializes in sports medicine and ankle injuries because my ankle was still bothering me after 'spraining' it while skiing. Well, not so much skiing as falling. The doc re-xrayed my ankle and it turns out I actually broke my tibia. So, I am now in a removable cast for a month and then I get to start physical therapy for the sprained ligaments and tendons. Bottom line is I will be out for 4 months before I can return to my prior level of physical activity. D'oh! Gear Notes: Removable cast Approach Notes: Don't do what I did

Pffftt. The real race is to do all of the routes listed in the Beckey Guides.

Pffftt. The real race is to do all of the routes listed in the Beckey Guides.

Climb: Mt Snoqualmie and Issaquah Urgent Care-Western aspects of Mt Snoqualmie Date of Climb: 11/24/2006 Trip Report: Alex and I had a great ski tour with some yo-yo skiing in deep powder. Close to the snow lake trail I managed to fall and sprain my ankle. After Alex dropped me off at home, my wife took me to the local urgent care clinic. People would sit down next to me then get up and move. After the doc called me back, a kid told his mom I stunk. I was diagnosed with a class 2/3 sprain and I will not be skiing or running for 3-4 weeks. Doh! Other than the sprain, it was a great tour with incredible, deep powder. Thanks Alex! Gear Notes: Skis, skins, poles. Approach Notes: Pandora, Sky and friend broke trail. Thanks!

Under the right conditions it is a fantastic winter route. Descending the route from our high point ( aways below the summit) was not too bad.

I actually run more in the winter since I do ultras in January and March. I wear a long sleeve poly shirt, tights and a cheap nylon wind shirt. I get soaked, but I stay relatively warm. If it is cold I add a fleece hat and gloves.

Nice job. Despite having climbed Outer Space half a dozen times, including linking up OS and Orbit with each of the Haley boys, I could not climb Outer Space today, regardless of how much gear I took. I'm jealous.

Looking to climb something tomorrow. Open to suggestions. Email bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks, Dan

It is true, there are 3-4 routes established and it is easy to find. The area is about 1/2 mile north of the Wilderness Creek trailhead on the west side of the road. About 10 years ago Alex and I bouldered there and found some old 1/4 bolts. Last year I suggested to Alex that it might make a nice dry tool area so we did some toproping. Alex equipped a couple of routes with lead bolts and there are top rope anchors for a couple others.

I managed to leave some gear on the ledge on top of the first pitch of Canary/Saber on Sept 16. (2 double length, red spectra slings, 2 wire gate biners and a quick draw). If you find it and feel like returning it, please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com. Thanks, Dan

I managed to leave some gear on the ledge on top of the first pitch of Canary/Saber today, Sept 16. (2 double length, red spectra slings, 2 wire gate biners and a quick draw). If you find it and feel like returning it, please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com. Thanks, Dan

There is a sale on a 9.8 mm, 60 meter New England rope at Sierra Trading Post for 113.00. This is pretty cheap, but is the rope any good? Thanks for your insight.

-I did the Snow Lake approach, it was fine, easy to follow. -Did it in a day, no need for permits -We rappelled the North Face in 4 30 meter rappels. We had only a single 60 meter rope. The stations are set up well for this. -I thought the route finding was a bit tricky.

I suddenly found myself with Sunday free to climb. Anyone interested? Please email bighurtbob@hotmail.com

The only place on SR 900 I am aware of is the small crag that Alex and I usurped for dry tooling. I am sure you could rock climb there as well, but it is pretty low quality.

Thanks Matt!

Hello, If you have done the Park Glacier route on Mount Baker, would you recommend a second ice tool? How about ice screws? Thanks, Dan

I am looking for a fourth person for an attempt on the Emmons Glacier route on Mt Rainier. We will be taking three days, July 10, 11, and 12th. Please be experienced with crevasse rescue skills. Camping reservations and climbing permits have already been purchased so you will have no expenses. Email bighurtbob@hotmail.com if interested. Thanks.