layton

There's about 4-6 inches of snow (depending on where you step) going up to prussik.

Don't wory, iceclimbing is super fucking easy. I don't know what thelawgod is so scared about. Go out there and bash away, but don't forget to have fun.

Jimmyleg's TR really doesn't say much as the WHEN they will pull the camp, bridge, etc... I'll just call the company early next summer to find out when the info would actually be useful.

quote: THEY DON'T SERVE NACHOS Well, I'm never going there again. Jordop, next time your in the 'ham stop by the Beaver Inn for 3.50 pitchers of Pabst and free yellow looking popcorn, or the Ranch Room for $2 rum and cokes (wicked strong) and free 2nd hand smoke!

quote: THEY DON'T SERVE NACHOS Well, I'm never going there again. Jordop, next time your in the 'ham stop by the Beaver Inn for 3.50 pitchers of Pabst and free yellow looking popcorn, or the Ranch Room for $2 rum and cokes (wicked strong) and free 2nd hand smoke!

I hear ya, After almost a month of good weather on the approach and storm right before the climb in the Ruth Gorge, my partner and I decided to split. Actually it was my idea, anyway. We had skied and climbed from the Ruth to the very base of ham and eggs 5 times until it was just plain silly. Then we did 3 attempts on a sick ice route on the London tower, and one on Mt Wake. Every time, nice weather on the approach, crap out on the climb followed by 1-7 days of snow. We did manage to climb a new route on Mt Johnson, but it was only a couple pitches of awesome WI4, and the Japanese Coulior on Barille. So we flew out, sick of snow and our tents. It was bomber weather the next 5 days. Seth Shaw not only sent our new ice-line, but then pushed it to the top of the mtn. Then he died serac bouldering the next day right outside our tent site. So not only did we blow our weather window, not send a new alpine route, bailed on many climbs, but we were unable to possibly help Seth as our friends who were still there did. My partner for that trip has barely spoken to me in two years. blech

Has the camp and/or bridge been pulled yet? If so, any other ways to get in. If not, any info as to when they're gonna do it? -Mike

Haven't spent much time there in crappy weather like we are having in bellingham right now. IF the forecast says rain in Leavenworth, would that probably mean rain around Prusik?> I know that sounds like a stupid question, but I've heard that it's location can make for good(at least better) weather than other places when it's crappy out.

I've seen the "Scar" from the W.ridge of Blueberry hill. It is just left of Psalm 29. I didn't see the start, but it doesn't look as long as the other routes. However, it may have some good cracks, but the rock look pretty shattered around the scar (obviously)! Hope that helps a little, but nothin' beats 1st hand info.

Interesting show. I learned three new things: 1. Child labor laws are much softer in B.C. 2. Dru is really Don Serl's son (so easy to see now) 3. Canadian accents get annoying after 15 minute Besides those startling realisations I had a great time although I was a little spooked being surrounded by all those Canuks. The pub was fun to spray and be sprayed upon, but damnit what kind of bar doesn't serve pitchers and no PBR!!! Fuck! I asked the bartender what the cheapest beer was and he said they were all the same. That made Don Serl use the "F" word. Anyway, after Dru left w/o saying goodbye, Jordop, Don, and I took care of the place. I bet they still haven't got the poutine off the ceiling!

Who's going where? Looks like rain is everywhere, taking over the world. As for me, I have no fuckin' clue.

quote: Bigger than Layton's by quite a bit ????. Did I fall somewhere.????

So it was all an Acid flashback when I was rained off Sprinbok? I'm not doing a new route up there, so there's no reason not to share the info.

See, it's right where I said it was! Share the wealth Mattp!!!

Too bad Necronomicon is gone. Anyway, I don't climb with him anymore. I climb with...er..Nostradamus. Yeah. Anyway, we're all going to die sooner or later. Might as well keep our sense of humor. I at least, have never taken anyone or anything very seriously on this site (or in the ballots). Keep bickering, it's fucking funny. If you are taking this shit seriously, look at yourselves in the mirror and say, "I'm getting worked up over a bulliten board on the internet". I'll keep it going... Uh... ...I'm right and you all suck! There! How do you like me now, bitch?!!! hahaha. BRING BACK POLISH BOB!!!

Dear God, Please let us sorry-ass punks who decided that our lives are worhtless without killer ice in the mountains have the best season ever with everything in from this weekend until the middle of june. I have contacted you competition, who informed me that we could strike up a deal. I am writting to ask you for a similar bargin...Necromicon's soul in exchange for my request. Thanks, Mike

Even after many many many failed journeys into that range (my backyard) I still love the Twin Sisters range. (but I still hate the approach). The W.Ridge of the N.Twin is like a Soul Enima when city life drags you down. Speaking of which, I once got a ride up the road inside a port-a-potty!

quote: For what it's worth, Jim Nelson had trouble finding Cinderella a few years ago, and even more trouble getting out of the woods. Well that makes me feel good at least! I think they filmed the Blair Witch Project up there. [ 11-06-2002, 12:20 PM: Message edited by: michael_layton ]

Nice job guys! The 2nd hand beta I recieved was that it was guided 2 summers ago and was easy and short. Guess you can't believe everything you hear! That route looks awesome! Did you camp or go car to car...how long does it take to reach the route from the car??

...or the stuff you read here!

...or things you read here!

...or crap you read here!

I crumple my maps up to make things steeper.

There nothing as misinforming as talking to someone at an outdoor gear shop.

Necro and I went up to do one of the routes on the NW face of Colfax. There is some ice, but definitely not in, and concidering the rock, this route needs to be in to be in. Maybe in the spring? Next fall if there's more snow it should be good. Baker was so dry it was unbelievable. Capt.Caveman provided a social relief at the high camp as he smoked out Necronomicon. On the way down I slipped on a streambed above Heliotrope ridge and went for a fucking ride! I stopped fifty feet short of my death (just before a major drop off over rocks). I almost puked. The meat on my lower palm got ripped open and I spent this morning at the walk-in clinic. $105 for a band aid!!! Dru, go do the N.Face of Lincoln Pk. I'll watch.