joe_catellani

Strong work and excellent TR guys. You had WAY more snow on the route than we did in 1981. I will scan some slides and post eventually. Joberg and Torment were climbed the same weekend we went up Forbidden, although we didn't know about each other's climbs til weeks later.

the bivy/camping is much better at the rest area about 5km north. take the Coquihalla Lakes exit. Flush toilets, picnic tables, sort of quiet spots in the woods couple hundred yards from the highway.

my memory of descending Tower's gully is it is one of the worst in my 35 years the Cascades.

food for thought https://www.wildsnow.com/2012/backcountry-skier-code-ethics/

This tower could be called "Vegan" since it it just N of Vega Tower.

Jason great job on the TR. This is the most useful TR on the West Arete of Constance I have seen.

my schedule is wide open. primary interest is trad up to 5.9 send a pm if interested.

anyone have his contact info, including the man himself? please send me a pm. Joe

"how come you didn't go in via manning park?" It's the journey, not the destination. border "issues" might be another factor.

A good sized rattlesnake was on the trail down from the top of Castle Rock. Moved off with a little encouragement, but wasn't that visible in the dappled light and light brush along the trail.

I did this route a few years ago when the south entrance was open. used mtn bikes for an hour, then reasonable approach thru woods. the route itself was a disappointment. average quality at best. West ridge of N Twin a much better climb for less effort. My partner thought the same. I think there was some "1st ascent euphoria" involved in the comments in Red Fred.

Climb: Mt Stuart-Ice Cliff Glacier Date of Climb: 6/21/2006 Trip Report: Climbed rte in 7.5hrs with Paul Cornett. had a good freeze. no SFOs (significant falling objects) observed. getting past ice cliff on east edge was cruise. crossing bergshrund to upper couloir was spicy snice. little bit o mixed in couloir. cornice easy. awesome alpine setting. descent: jumped Sherpa bergshurund altho could bypass on either side. Gear Notes: no pickets, no regrets 4 pins, more LAs & bugaboos wooda been better. more of smallest cams would have been nice 4 screws enuf Approach Notes: first 1/2 mile of mteers creek rte could use some work. don't need a permit if bivy above 5600', just day use pass for each day

FREE AVALANCHE CLINICS PUGET SOUND There will be a number of free avalanche awareness lectures. These informative clinics are a good introduction for novices. They also present an opportunity for those considering taking a complete course to see if our avalanche programs might be of interest in the future. (sign-up necessary at Marmot and Backpacker only). The clinics last about 1:40. DATES OFFERED 2004-2005: Nov 15, Second Ascent, 7:00pm/ Nov 16, Marmot (Bellevue), 7:00pm / Nov 17, Tukwila REI, 7:00pm / Nov 30, Tacoma REI/ Dec 2, Backpacker Supply(Tacoma), 7:00pm / Dec 9, Alderwood REI, 7:00pm (date changed from December 1st)/ Dec 14, Feathered Friends, 8:00pm/ Jan 6, University of Washington Climbing club (contact jjantz@u.washington.edu), 7:00pm/ Jan 12, Redmond REI, 7:00pm / Jan 13, Seattle REI, 7:00pm / Jan 27, Backpacker Supply(Tacoma), 7:00pm FREE LECTURES: "AVALANCHE TRAGEDIES IN CANADA 2002-2003" "Avalanche Tragedies in Canada 2002-2003" is a free Power Point presentation that parallels the new Level II avalanche course emphasizing "Persistent Snowpack Weakness" that has been created by Gary Brill. The focus of both of the new programs is not so much on detailing each accident but rather on analyzing common threads that run through the accidents. These programs utilize an historical look back at the highly unusual snowpack in Canada last winter as a vehicle for presentation of relevant materials and current thinking and theories on persistent snowpack weaknesses, a key factor in as many as 80% of recreational avalanche accidents. This presentation will be most effective for individuals who already have basic avalanche knowledge. This program lasts about 1:40. DATES OFFERED 2004-2005: Nov 29, Second Ascent, 7:00pm/Dec 7, Marmot (Bellevue-advanced sign-up recommended), 7:00pm/ Dec 16, Feathered Friends, 8:00pm www.geocities.com/garyabrill/avalanche.html

Climb: FREE AVALANCHE CLINICS SEATTLE AREA- Date of Climb: 11/15/2004 Trip Report: FREE AVALANCHE CLINICS PUGET SOUND There will be a number of free avalanche awareness lectures. These informative clinics are a good introduction for novices. They also present an opportunity for those considering taking a complete course to see if our avalanche programs might be of interest in the future. (sign-up necessary at Marmot and Backpacker only). The clinics last about 1:40. DATES OFFERED 2004-2005: Nov 15, Second Ascent, 7:00pm/ Nov 16, Marmot (Bellevue), 7:00pm / Nov 17, Tukwila REI, 7:00pm / Nov 30, Tacoma REI/ Dec 2, Backpacker Supply(Tacoma), 7:00pm / Dec 9, Alderwood REI, 7:00pm (date changed from December 1st)/ Dec 14, Feathered Friends, 8:00pm/ Jan 6, University of Washington Climbing club (contact jjantz@u.washington.edu), 7:00pm/ Jan 12, Redmond REI, 7:00pm / Jan 13, Seattle REI, 7:00pm / Jan 27, Backpacker Supply(Tacoma), 7:00pm FREE LECTURES: "AVALANCHE TRAGEDIES IN CANADA 2002-2003" "Avalanche Tragedies in Canada 2002-2003" is a free Power Point presentation that parallels the new Level II avalanche course emphasizing "Persistent Snowpack Weakness" that has been created by Gary Brill. The focus of both of the new programs is not so much on detailing each accident but rather on analyzing common threads that run through the accidents. These programs utilize an historical look back at the highly unusual snowpack in Canada last winter as a vehicle for presentation of relevant materials and current thinking and theories on persistent snowpack weaknesses, a key factor in as many as 80% of recreational avalanche accidents. This presentation will be most effective for individuals who already have basic avalanche knowledge. This program lasts about 1:40. DATES OFFERED 2004-2005: Nov 29, Second Ascent, 7:00pm/Dec 7, Marmot (Bellevue-advanced sign-up recommended), 7:00pm/ Dec 16, Feathered Friends, 8:00pm www.geocities.com/garyabrill/avalanche.html

anybody interested in ice bouldering on lower Coleman Glacier Sat. Aug 9th. lead and TR too ? send a PM if interested.