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I trust you stayed out of the closed area, kevin.

Yarrrrrrrrr!!!1

Where the hell do you get those avatar pics??? Spill it!

But the benefit is you need only wait for a downpour. Then you don't have to "pack it out."

I see. I did not look at it that way. You are clearly well-versed in this lore.

That was pretty cool. The head-cam shot was the best!

How so? Please to explain your logic.

That works just great if you're a 5.11 climber, which I am no longer. Neither do I believe minx is, since she said "moderate" in the OP. So your big tip is not helpful. Work on your reading comprehension, and thanks for playing our game.

Muad'Dib!!!1

Admit it, Porter. You wrote that, didncha?

CROSS-POSTED TO ACCESS ISSUES FORUM I just had another pleasant conversation with John McGowan, the manager of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, across the street from Royal Columns. The annual eagle nesting closure went into effect on February 1, and is in effect now for the reach of the Tieton River Trail from the Tim Pond Wall to the west (upstream) end of The Bend. This closure includes all points uphill of the trail, not just the trail itself. So that there is no confusion, that means the cliffs are closed to climbing. The closure will be in effect until about April 1, at which time the closure will be limited to a 300-yard-radius around any active nest(s). Normally, this will allow most of the trail to be opened and access to certain cliffs or parts thereof. It has been John’s experience that the eagles are migrating upstream a little further each year. In recent years, the upstream limit of the trail closure would terminate at the metal suspension bridge used to access The Bend. You could go right (upstream) to Moon Rocks, but the trail was closed to the left. So the upshot is if you want to climb in the Tieton River Canyon, go upstream of The Bend. You can start your climbing at Moon Rocks or further upstream and you’ll be all good. And if you see any eagles or falcons up the canyon, be a good steward of wildlife and call John at 509-653-2390 and let him know. Remember, we can all get along!

CROSS-POSTED TO CENTRAL/EASTERN WASHINGTON FORUM I just had another pleasant conversation with John McGowan, the manager of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, across the street from Royal Columns. The annual eagle nesting closure went into effect on February 1, and is in effect now for the reach of the Tieton River Trail from the Tim Pond Wall to the west (upstream) end of The Bend. This closure includes all points uphill of the trail, not just the trail itself. So that there is no confusion, that means the cliffs are closed to climbing. The closure will be in effect until about April 1, at which time the closure will be limited to a 300-yard-radius around any active nest(s). Normally, this will allow most of the trail to be opened and access to certain cliffs or parts thereof. It has been John’s experience that the eagles are migrating upstream a little further each year. In recent years, the upstream limit of the trail closure would terminate at the metal suspension bridge used to access The Bend. You could go right (upstream) to Moon Rocks, but the trail was closed to the left. So the upshot is if you want to climb in the Tieton River Canyon, go upstream of The Bend. You can start your climbing at Moon Rocks or further upstream and you’ll be all good. And if you see any eagles or falcons up the canyon, be a good steward of wildlife and call John at 509-653-2390 and let him know. Remember, we can all get along!

Living abroad in self-imposed exile after his acquittal on child molestation charges a coupla years back. But your joke is well-taken.

I just love the undies that most of Couloir's avatars wear. They're always so... titillating. Where does he get those avatars???

No, 5K. This ^^ is the POTD.

SWAF, Firstly, I believe it's Ducknut and kevbone that're laughing at you, not Archie. Secondly, lemme let you in on a little something regarding the comment about there being a god because the meteor may have hit MSFT... that was a *joke*.

that will be interesting.. could change the whole industry. Now we know where that meteor hit. So there is a god. Well, I stand corrected.

That was funny. I noticed ZimZam was in there, too. Musta been practicin' fer that big heist...

Uptanum?

I would expect that. It's happened every year that I can remember since I've lived out here. Give a call to John McGowan or Bruce Berry at the Oak Creek Feeding Station at (509) 653-2390 for the exact beta. If the eagles don't put out a brood, it opens ooa April 15. If they have a hatchling(s), then the closure can extend into July or until the babies fledge.

As true today as it was when written. Thanks for emphasizing the point, DeC.

Linky

Same thing happened to me at the same place. I'll lay even money it was the same MOFO.

Oh! That's very different. Never mind...