Great Ice Video

Really like this video of Pete Tapley climbing the Scepter




BD athlete Pete Tapley ice climbing in Hyalite Canyon, Montana from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.

Ice Season Begins!

Got over to Hyalite for two days of ice with Joe 11-21&22! Hallelujah it was great to swing the good old ice tools again. Off to a good start now just have to keep up the momentum! For now more plice until real ice! The future trip plan wheels are a turnin!

Joe on Hang Over



The always awesome Scepter!



Joe on Mummy II



Got Plice?

I do!

After seeing this video of Will Gadd a year ago I knew that I needed to build my own plice board.

So last Sunday off to Home Depot and a few hours later I got plice. Always looking to improve my ice climbing this should definitely help.

Throw in some squat stands complements of Will Gadd also.

Sprinkle in calf raises and hammer swings for good measure.

Ice Season is right around the corner now and I am psyched if you can't tell!

Lion's Head - Lion Tamer August 21 2011

North Face of Lion's Head Lion Tamer route follows cleft right of center
Photo courtesy of Summit Post

Joe convinced me to climb Lion's Head - Lion Tamer route description here http://www.summitpost.org/the-lions-head/153052 I should say I survived while he thrived. Tough route in a spectacular setting I was definitely along more for the ride on this one I am going to work on my alpine rock skills though. So glad I went! Joe's trip report here http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1031802/TR_The_Lion_s_Head_Lion_Tamer_#Post1031802


Bush whack and chimney climbing in shorts enough said

No camera unfortunately, only one headlamp and a GPS on the dark walk out. With Joe getting of work at 7am our day went from 8am to getting home at 1am. Joe kicked ass as usual he's a beast!

Five Boys Three Dads & Mt Adams

July 29th a group of us gave Adams a go, the boys ranging in age from 10 to 15. Attempting to climb from  Cold Springs Campground at 5,600' to the summit via the South Spur Route. The boys all did awesome making it to their summit for this trip Pikers Peak 11,657' , followed by a killer glissade. A long day for the boys but they all did a great job! We will try again next year staying the night at the lunch counter helping ensure a summit success. Time spent with family and friends is definitely what it is all about. I am real proud of all these boys!

Trent & Cam ready to get after it!



Time with your boys in the outdoors priceless!

Trent takes the express lane down!



Just A Little Bouldering

Sunday Morning Bouldering from Jason Baker on Vimeo.

Win lose or draw it's that you play the game that counts!

Over the past weekend I attempted Curtis Ridge on Mount Rainier with Cappy aka Rich. We had a great time as usual we got to about 10300' we think our only altimeter died at the parking lot. Sometimes you go and the summit is not in the cards. Later on we found out that a team we watched on Liberty Ridge had an unfortunate incident. The top out is not what I remember about a climb it is the journey that counts. Success is measured in growth not necessarily achievement. I am out playing the game less than some and more than others but I'm playing and that's what counts. Like the Terminator says I will be back! Curtis Ridge looks to fun not to try again.

Get out get cold and get scared!



Amazed to find this little guy at about 10,000'





This is why I have got to go back!