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CC.COM GEAR SHOWCASE AND COLIN HALEY'S ARTICLE ON ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING

We have started a new gear showcase type blog were we hope to show off new gear provided by our sponsors and various gear manufacturers. You can check out the first post here, which showcases the Integral Designs Reflexion bivy. Look for more new gear here soon!

We also have an article on alpine equipment by Colin Haley here on CascadeClimbers.com. You probably have seen a trip report or two by Colin on this site. He has progressively been stepping up his alpine climbing accomplishments, with many climbs (including first ascents) in Patagonia , Alaska , and Asia after cutting his teeth here in the Cascades. This article focuses on the equipment systems Colin has used in his climbing in the "Greater Ranges". Click HERE to check it out!

Colin's article adds to CascadesClimber.com's growing list of articles designed to educate and inform you on the latest and most effective equipment for climbing and skiing. Check out the other articles here:


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Here is a list of some recent trip reports posted in the forums. Remember you can use the Trip Report Index to search the past 5 years of trip reports too.

Mt Redoubt - Dodging Da Po-Po on Da Depot 6/25/2008 pics

Posted by ivan in North Cascades and Alpine on 07-03-08

Dragontail Peak - Serpentine Arete 6/30/2008

Posted by rob in Alpine Lakes and Alpine on 07-03-08

Mt Olympus - Blue Glacier 6/28/2008 pics

Posted by benmurphy in Olympic Peninsula and Alpine on 07-03-08

Torment-Forbidden - Traverse 6/28/2008 pics

Posted by ptownclimber in North Cascades and Alpine on 07-02-08

Mt Stuart - West Ridge 6/28/2008

Posted by ira in Alpine Lakes and Alpine on 07-01-08

Hozomeen North Peak - SW Buttress Attempt 6/29/2008 pics

Posted by G-spotter in North Cascades and Alpine on 07-01-08

Lincoln Peak - The Emancipation Proclimbation - The Only Known Route 6/28/2008 pics

Posted by klenke in North Cascades and Alpine on 07-01-08

Mt. Shasta - West Face Gully 6/28/2008

Posted by Ptown_Climber1 in California and Alpine on 06-30-08

Guye Peak - South Gulley scramble low-fifth 6/26/2008

Posted by rock-ice in Alpine Lakes and Alpine on 06-30-08

Rainier - Fuhrer Finger 6/30/2008

Posted by KaskadskyjKozak in Mount Rainier NP and Alpine on 06-30-08
Ice Climbing Going OFF

Ice Is In

Posted By: jstreet
When Glen called me last week and suggested we go ice climbing at Hidden Lake/Lake Wenatchee the coming weekend I thought to myself “Boy that could be a real waste of time…a real long walk for nothing” but then I thought “What the heck, I need the exercise that the walk will provide and it has been cold and snowy so we might actually get lucky and find some ice to climb". And hallelujah, praise the lord we actually found ice!

The Hidden Lake climbs lie about 2500 feet above the north shore of lake Wenatchee. It’s about 3 miles from the Hidden Lake trailhead to the base of the climbs and 2/3’s of that is off trail. It’s a relatively straight forward approach but all in all it's a whole lot of work and time. There was plenty of snow and the snow shoes went on earlier than usual. There was about 2 feet on the ground at Hidden Lake and 3-4 feet at the base of the routes. Above Hidden lake we climbed steeply through forest and reached the edge of the upper basin clearing where two prominent climbs are visible on the headwall above the basin. To our delight they looked like they were mostly frozen and climbable. On the far right is a 100m WI 4 named “This To Shall Pass” which appeared to be in fairly good condition with no rock or water apparent. On the left is a 4 pitch WI 3+ climb named “TimeQuake”.
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Shuksan & Rainier - NEW Dates; July & AUG 2008: 7-28-2008

Posted By: arcyx81
Hi!

I'm looking for climbing partners on an after-climb. Before that, I'm doing an Alpine Ice Course with AAI, to refresh my technical climbing. The course includes a summit of Mt Baker from the north ridge/ coleman headwall. My course ends 24 July. Below are my dates, and I am flexible with it.

1) Mt Shuksan North Face - Fisher Chimneys (29 July - 31 July; 3 days)
Guided climb, ratio 2:1. Cost sharing arrangement, it's cheaper for us to share the guide. i.e. $725/$750 for each of us.

Cost includes: All meals while on the mountain, tents, stoves, cook kits, group climbing equipment, and guide services. Climbers need to have their own personal climbing equipment.

2) Mt Rainier - route to be planned (5 Aug - 8 Aug; 3/4 days)
Unguided, max team size: 4, min: 2. Climbers need to have all their own equipment including ice tools, snow protection -ice screws - snow pickets .., etc. Pack your own food and stove. I can share my expedition tent, and a single rope.

Dates are flexible +/- 1 day

Looking for climbers who have completed a technical mountaineering course before, and have some experience on their own climbing in an alpine snow and glacier environment.

I am aged 26, and have thus far done all my alpine climbing in New Zealand's Southern Alps. I am currently based in Singapore, and will be in Seattle this July - Aug 2008.

Post here if you would like to discuss further. I need to make a booking for the guides for Mt Shuksan ASAP

We can also chat on the phone/video chat or email.

Cheers, eric \:\)
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