rbw1966

I was gonna join the dogpile but I'm not very studly so I won't. In any event, pins on Hood are not very trustworthy--as a matter of fact I wouldn't trust any pin on any of the cascade peaks I've been on. Just too manky. Be careful on Eliot--if you need to ask how to protect it then it might be a bit over your head. Depends on the conditions though. We did Cooper Spur a month ago and had to do some sketchy mixed climbing due to low snow cover--in a place that is normally a walkup. Good luck finding a partner. If you see any pins on Hood let me know where they are--I'd like to check them out.

I was telemarking at Meadows on Saturday and the conditions were fantastic. I'm hoping to get on the Cooper Spur this weekend. If I do I will post a report for those interested. Rob

My first knowledge of this website was when I saw a posting on the Usenet group "rec.climbing". Thats what I am referring too. I agree about OMA et al. I have zero interest in becoming a member either. Rob

Sorry Lhotse--not a girl but I am in the Portland area. Weren't you trying to peddle that Alien? Did you sell it yet? Drop me a line via email if you haven't. Also, maybe another posting to rec.climbing might direct a few women this way. Also, has anyone posted to Mazamas or Oregon Mountaineering Association website? Rob

What about forming a partnership with local gear shops who provide not only sponsorship for the site but also discounts to climbers who buy gear from using Cascadeclimbers as a portal? I know that there are already a few resources in my area for sharing trip reports, route information and the like that are totally free and totally free of advertisements and spam. This kind of forum is fun and its nice to build a regional rapport with local climbers but its cumbersome to post this way and it sees a bit less traffic then the other sites I visit. I can talk with one of the climbing shops in my area to see if they would be interested in providing a discount as well as sponsorship of the site if you like. Email me off-thread and we can talk more. Rob in Portland

Just out of curiousity--why do you dislike Mt Adams? I did the south side and didn't find it that particularly bad. South Side of Hood is far less appealing, aesthetically, then Adams. My favs (and of course these are influenced by area and what I've done): Rock: Beacon Rock for trad. Smith for sport Alpine: I really enjoyed the NW ridge of Jefferson. Crux to the summit pinnacle was a blast and had fun exposure. Mountaineering: my biggest achievement was the west butt of Denali. I know, not that technically challenging but first "expedition" style climb. Love to go back and do some of the tougher climbs.