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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.

Deal pending...

I don't swing that way but if you do, more power to ya.

Free stuff: - 40 meter, 9.4 mm rope. Its useful life as a climbing rope has been lived. Maybe it can live on as dog leashes, rope swing, truck tie down rope or whatever, just not as a climbing rope. - 3/4 length Ridge Rest. I've had it since college. It is old and mashed flat. I can't imagine what someone could do with it but if you have been looking for a 20 year old Ridge Rest, now is your chance. - Charlet Moser S12 crampons- heel lever and scottish front straps. Front straps are showing wear and should be replaced. The replacement kit is $30, so for $30 you can have a pair of serviceable crampons. If interested please EMAIL bighurtbob@hotmail.com. I live in Issaquah and work in Pioneer Square. I would rather not ship this stuff so please be prepared to pick up.

Colin is aid.

That is some beautiful workmanship. If I did the leashless thing I would buy one.

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.

I just got a new shell for 100 bucks. Will the ArcTeryx jacket keep me 5X drier?

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

I am curious how the climbers on Colchuck peak on Monday fared. What route did you climb, how were the snow/ice conditions? We bailed from our intended route on Dragontail because the slopes below Asgard pass were windloaded and neither my partner or I wanted to be #10 this year. Oh, and Triple Couloirs looked to be on its way to forming, more so than years past at this time.