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Study hard Location: the speak and die Drew and Margaret prepare for finals. - 100 0030 IMG
Watching Anime Location: 105 Carothers A favored addiction^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hpastime of Bryan's roomate, Jonathan. - 101 0170 IMG
A last meal Location: Andrews cafeteria Kathryn et al "enjoy" one of the last meals of the 1999-2000 long session. - 105 0513 IMG
First here! Location: Little Si We got to Little Si (a small summit to the West of Mt. Si in the foothills of the Cascades) at around 6:30am, to beat the as yet non-existent crowds. - 105 0516 IMG
the hike out Location: Little Si This was worth the trip just for the approach to the crags. It reminded me alot of "Harry and the Hendersons," which probably indicates some deep psychological disorder. - 105 0519 IMG
World Wall I Location: Little Si This is the wall of our first climb, "Reptiles and Amphetamines." This particular crag is said to contain, according to our trusty guidebook, "the best sport climbing in the Northwest." - 105 0520 IMG
The launch ledge Location: Little Si This ledge, about a meter wide generously, serves as the belay point for most of the routes on WWI. The blackness you see in the picture is a 10-15 meter drop down to the trail. The guide says "no one has fallen yet, but someone's dog has. Be careful." - 105 0522 IMG
Reptiles and Amphetamines Location: Little Si This climb lives up to its fame. Both Drew and I led it, the thing was gorgeous. Note: it is now about 8:00am, and still bone dry despite gathering clouds. - 105 0523 IMG
oh my goddess Location: Little Si This was Goddess, another three-star (highest) rated climb (that's enjoyment being rated, not difficulty. this was a 5.10b as far as that goes). It started to rain right when we got to the belay station, which we had to scramble up to. You see the small patch of ground where Drew is standing? That is all of the belay area. behind it is a 6m drop to the (narrow) trail, then another 8m drop or so down to the forest floor. More on this little ledge to come. This climb was a blast, except for the top was all soggy. - 105 0524 IMG
Nice view Location: Little Si A shot of Mt. Si from the top of Goddess - 105 0525 IMG
More Scenery Location: Little Si - 105 0526 IMG
The edge Location: Little Si This is the edge I was talking about before. When I was packing the rope, I slipped from the edge and fell down through some foilage to the trail (about 6m or so), but I was able to grab a tree branch on the way down to stop the fall before I went down the next 8m to the forest floor. You can even see where I tried to grab the dirt with my hands as I went over. Its neat in a sort of "Worlds Most Deadly Car Crashes XI" way. - bryans fall
The fall Location: Little Si This is the bit that I fell, the mossy section at the top being the belay station. At last, conclusive proof that hiking, not climbing, is truly dangerous. I came out of the whole ordeal with only a few scratches and bruises. Whee... - 104 0463 IMG
Drew gets ready to belay Location: the Marymoore park climbing structure This is our second time to use the new equipment we bought. Here, drew checks to make sure there are no kinks in the rope before bryan climbs. Ain't that sweet? - 104 0464 IMG
And here Bryan is on the Wall Location: the Marymoore park climbing structure - 104 0465 IMG
And doing a little bouldering, to boot Location: the Marymoore park climbing structure "Bouldering" refers to climbing low enough that a rope is not necessary (i.e., on a boulder). - 104 0466 IMG
Everything you need to climb Location: Marymoore park Harness, locking 'biner, belay device, quickdraws, shoes, chalkbag, rope, and a belayer. - 105 0599 IMG
The parents come by for a visit Location: Microsoft Campus My parents came by on their way (sort of) to Oregon. I showed them my swank pad and took them around the M$ campus. - 105 0600 IMG
It's not just an eyesore, its EMP Location: Experience Music Project What would you do if you had $250M and a really nice collection of Jimi Hendrix stuff? Build the EMP, of course. For more info, see EMP's site. - IMG 1721 t
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Location: Ellen's House