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It's yours Kurt. Should I bring it by the shop?

I really liked this climb. However someone else from around here nearly died on it when part of the wall fell off they were underclinging. Carpe Diem. Its about 80% good rock and 20% chossy, the 5.10 cruxes generally being a bit chossy. It's probably 60% bolts and 40% gear, you'll need a full rack to 4". The bolt ladder is long, 20-25+ bolts and slightly overhung. Aiders and a daisy were nice, the second got by without jugs. Yop need jugs. The start is kind of hard to find if I recall, but once on route you can't loose it. Descent was a real nice walk down a squishy forest gully, easy on the knees. The topo in that little rock guide is absolutely spot on with neccesary details. Trip Report

Charlet Moser crampons. Good shape. Fits an size 7? - 12? mens foot. Point configuration is best suited for mountaineering not water ice. $20 plus $8 shipping in WA. PM me or e-mail dberdinka AT gmail

The following exceptional items are available for barter on the outskirts of Bellingham. Will trade for Bridgeport IPA to whomever offers the most 6 packs Rope Bag of Dreams Within this shiny, unused OR ropebag you will find * 6 sketchy ice scrwes that belong in a museum (inc a Snarg!) * 1 brand new set of rappelling gloves! * 1 clunky locker with some old Chounard rappel device * 1 perfectly acceptable nuttool * 1 small deadman good for.... * 1 BD Alpine Chest Harness (got a Soloist?) * 1 pair of Pure mitts to give to your girlfriend Offered seperately is an unused BD reverse curve pick All bids considered...

Anyone have any experience with this? Cam Doctor Fish does Cam repair at $7 a pop plus $10 shipping.

So I've got a Forged Friend, an original single-stem Camalot and an orange alien all with busted trigger wires. None of which are easily replacable. I like these cams I want to fix them. Is there someone somewhere who fixes trigger wires for $$$$??

You will never see your Silent Partner digging around in the pack for another Snickers when you're sketching at the crux. Get one and expect to invest some thought and energy into learning how to really use it (i.e. it will be a real clusterfuck at first).

That definitely is NOT a description of the Beckey route. Sounds exactly like the Nelson-Gerson route.

How about a third option? Debtors Prison. One year hard labor for every $50k in loans you default on.

Everything Sold - Sorry Camalots Fist-to-OW #3, #3.5, #4, #5 $130 These are pre-C4 Camalots. Goes to ~7"? #3.5,#5 have been rarely placed are in practically brand new condition. #3, #4 are in excellent used condition. Aliens (blue, yellow, red, orange) $55 All moderately used, orange could use a retrigger. Metolius 4-cams #4 red, #5 black $30 Moderately used, black cable is a bit crooked from an overzealous cleaner but works fine. Will post pics tonight. $5 for shipping via USPS. Bigger orders take priority. Send me a PM or e-mail dberdinka AT gmail.

I feel...so fat...and lame..... Nice job.

billcoe, you should post a photo of your all your rock gear, that could lead to hours of fun...

I've got a 60m 8mm you can have as well. and a figure 8 too.

What is the "Beast Couloir".

So are you saying that where you use to leave the quarry road and follow the old-starting-to-overgrow road towards the sisters, that road is now graded with a bridge over the shallow creek? Anyone try driving up the Blue Mountain Road? Thats been gated forever......

The chimneys have been skied, though the summer route would probably have at least one and maybe a couple very steep, exposed traverses on what are normally narrow trails across ledges. The rest should be up to 50 degrees(?) Everytime I've done the summit (all of twice) in winter the last bit (a pitch) is steep, flaky rime ice. Fun stuff not really protectable. No cornices on route.

Somehow my Blue Patagonia Puffball Jacket w/ Hood did not make it home with me after climbing at Marble Canyon on Sunday January 13th. Lots of people there, if someone picked it up give me a holler! 360-734-0392 or dberdinka AT gmail DOT com. Thanks so much.

Just received a CD of photos from a trip that feels way to long ago. Wine Spires in late June of 2007. Sun, warmth, dry rock. June, thats only five months from now. I can't wait... Rebel Yell Ramp-Rage Action Potential

For anyone planning to ski the East Face Couloir my thoughts would be that it would very difficult to find it in good condition in mid-winter. The lower half has a funky weird double-fall line that gets hammered by ice, snow and rock peeling off the east face. It bakes in the early morning then goes into shade quite quickly. We found a breakable ice crust over looser snow which would make for horrible skiing. Maybe best in the spring or after a warmer than average dry spell? Other than that the angle probably isn't more than 45 with plenty of width.

A pic of the unclimbed ice route mentioned above, ~600' vert I'm guessing.

I've got some ancient ropes, exhausted packs and frayed harnesses sitting in my basement. Does anyone know if it's at all possible to recycle this stuff or is it just destine for the landfill?

Not Shuksan. I'm sure Klenke's stood on top of this thing, though I doubt he approached from this angle...

Hmmm. Either no cares or everyone's stumped. Hint #2 It's within a few miles of the Mount Baker Highway.

No. South of the Border...

Ooooh! Oooooh! Can I play this game?