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Was it 'The Descent'? I just watched that movie. Could not figure out why a caving expedition would bring ice tools.

There is are good campsites at the top of the cascadian couloir that is maybe a half hour or less from the west ridge of Sherpa.

That could be a huge list. Why not take a look at Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol I and II by Nelson and Potterfeld. Alan Kearny's guide book has some nice ideas as well. Or perhaps you could be more specific as to the type of climbs you are interested in.

Amen to that brother.

I could teach a full course on when and how to retreat since I seem to do it so much.

Jeez, the same thing happened when I climbed the route. Ended up waiting out the storm at 10,000 feet right below the rock band. We were out of food and we got very hungry waiting for the storm to break. We were worried that the S-Couloir would avalanche on us as it had to several other parties. We ate bacon when we got down to the glacier.

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 found the monopoiints with the spacers and bolts. Let me know if you want them, no charge.

I have a pair of monopoints I'd be wiling to part with if I can find them. These are for the old syle Rambos, not the curvy ones. bighurtbob@hotmail.com

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