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That is real pretty with the fresh snow. Fun looking climb. Super cool.

Even with a Rat to bail you out I'm still impressed. Way to get out and explore the gnar. Rock shoes with socks, is that like shorts over polypro. How does Rat wear them?

depends on conditions. Hard to predict in advance

I am so happy to hear that he survived. It sounds like it was a very close call. I sure hope the recovery goes well for him.

Nice TR. Sounded like a fun day. I'm told the steep crack directly above lunch ledge is a good variation. Anyone know about that?

Having climbed both starts, my memory is that both were decent to pretty good. It's on the upper part where I'm confused. The first time I loved the climb and thought the rock was pretty darn good.. The second time we got into some funky rock and I didn't like the climb so much. Both times we ended up on the same ledge just below the top that Jens describes. Pax get back up there and figure out where the best route is. Jens, Greg, Marcus, Mike; can you draw a line on a picture where you climbed before you forget? I think the second time Bill and I may have strayed a bit right from where John and I climbed. I remember I had some nice pics of John Stoddard. I should dig them out.

I haven't been up that one yet, but think it could be ideal timing for snow cover much of the way. Post a TR when you get back.

I'm with you Pax. I am a cold sleeper, and for me the 35 degree Caribou keeps me warm. Even on a winter climb or two. I swear my Caribou is thicker than a bunch of 20, 10, and even 0 degree bags I've seen. One thing about the Caribou is that the 64" shoulder girth leaves room for a puffy when I need it. Matt may need to wash his bag.

I think it's one of the reasons some like the hybrid system for some climbs. one tool set up to plunge well (no hand rest) used with simple wrist leash, and one tool leashless (or with tether) with hand rest.

SFG looks amazing. Another Layton route I presume?

I've talked with a couple folks who've used and liked Alan's method.

same for figure 8 tie-in at the other ends. I like it Blake.

well said. Nice long day, must have been great.

interesting how Matt seems to prefer Nooksack Tower rock climbing to GP

Totally beautiful

Umtanum area is nice for early season.

I was there last Saturday. Warm, dry, and two cars in the lot.

easy now jizz

what's wrong with insane? you can always throw them on your back for the traverse across the ledges. what's the coverage like over there? it sounds like there is new snow...

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I've been up there a few times (summer and fall without snow). I left the trail right before the bridge, up some talus, and then thru a cliff band by traversing across right.

Thanks Tom, and Mike. I think you are right Rob about Tom Stewart. It has been suggested that the fellow in the light colored shirt (first row, far left) is Steve Johnson.

Trip: Stuart, Complete NR w/G - Date: 1/26/2009 Trip Report: I believe Porter means this rumor. http://jensholsten.blogspot.com "Stuart Range Fun" Congratulations to Jens and Cole.

maybe someone can help fill in my don't knows. left to right. John and Ila Rupley, Glen Woodsworth (behind Fred), FB, Alice Liska, don't know, don't know, Jim Martin, Don Gordon, Dan Davis, Alex Bertulis, Fred Dunham. Front Row: don't know, don't know, Don Liska, Dave Beckstead, Paul Myhre.

yo, nice looking ski run JD.