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Nice view Location: Little Si A shot of Mt. Si from the top of Goddess - 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 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 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 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 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 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. - 101 0170 IMG
A last meal Location: Andrews cafeteria Kathryn et al "enjoy" one of the last meals of the 1999-2000 long session. - 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. - 100 0028 IMG
Study hard Location: the speak and die Drew and Margaret prepare for finals. - 101 0193 IMG
Waggener Location: UT Campus It's a picture of Waggener hall at UT, which is definitely not named after the EE 312 prof. - 102 0206 IMG
Look ma, no hands! Location: Gregory gym Futher evidence that climbers are, indeed, silly. - 101 0169 IMG
Wiped out Location: Gregory gym Even the largest of holds cannot sustain you forever. - 101 0197 IMG
Pretzel boy Location: Gregory gym - 101 0167 IMG
More cave action Location: Gregory gym - 101 0164 IMG
Hang tough Location: Gregory gym - drew crouched on wall
Reach for it! Location: Gregory gym at UT, Austin TX If only that jug were a little closer, I could actually reach it. - 101 0196 IMG
CLINGner Location: Gregory gym at UT, Austin TX I love big jugs. Don't we all, though, really? - 102 0209 IMG
An Unexpected Party Location: Julie's house A pre-graduation feast. Yum. - bryans house disarray
This WILL fit in the car Location: Bryan's House We've a little packing to do yet... - sams
Stocking up Location: Sam's Club What would a road trip be without snacks? And with a road trip this scale, you need LOTS. This is the place to get 'em. - bryans dorm empty
Say goodbye... Location: Carothers 105 One last look at the old dorm room before leaving for the summer - 102 0254 IMG
The bare essentials Location: PostNet Lets see... dolby digital surround system, dvd player, vcr, 80 lbs of clothes, scanner, printer, and about 20 posters. It'll be sparse, but we'll survive. - 102 0251 IMG
Don't mark the leather Location: Carothers porch off to ship a few things that will meet us in Redmond. - campusmap
Map of Microsoft HQ Location: Redmond, WA Want to see what our Microsoft barracks should look like? Click here. - 101 0188 IMG
Plugged in Location: 105 Carothers Do you really think we'd reserve our hotel rooms any other way? - 101 0184 IMG
The Road Machine Location: 105 Carothers Fully tricked out with arcade emulation, dual game pads, Episode One VCDs, and The Lord of the Rings on MP3, this little mac is ready to take on the Great American West. - ians cat
Popper the Cat Location: Ian's House - ians house
Ian's house Location: Corrales, NM We were surprised to see the gorgeous adobe creation as we pulled up. - nm mountains
Mountains ahoy Location: Near Albuquerque Between dull, flat west Texas and dull, flat west NM are some mountains.