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pretty sad ..... 9 climbers total reported as falling into a crevase this morning about 9:30... 3 climbers confirmed dead, 4 critically injured, watching it live as I type on channel 8 out of PDX. The choppers are lifting people off the upper section of the "Hogsback"

some time back Viktor offered up free "preliminary" copies of his topo upon request. Drop him a PM

FYI ..... This may be old news, first I had heard about it so sorry if this is a repeat RAGE ICE TOOL RECALLED LIMITED TO 300 UNITS — MANUFACTURING ORDER 1149 Salt Lake City, Utah (April 12, 2002) - Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily announced a recall of 300 Rage Ice Tools because of a limited increase in the potential for personal injury. This recall is due to two customer returns of the shaft breaking at the grip/shaft interface. The limited manufacturing run produced in May 2001 can be identified by the four digit date code 1149 stamped into the head of the ice tool. Tools not specifically exhibiting this date code are not being recalled – do not return tools without this date code. Returned product should have the hammer, pick, bolts, gasket and any leash removed before shipping. http://www.bdel.com/alpinism/icetools_rage_recall.html

gone... to the mystic man with the cheese dripping from his chin

Collecting dust for many years in my climbing closet. For those not familiar with this model they are a plastic boot with a pvc coated wool liner These are NOT step in compatible (main reason they have not been used in over 12 years). They are in great shape for being 18 years old, lots of miles left to go. Best guess ... total of 6 seasons of use. You pay the shipping from Vancouver, WA. If nobody wants them they are headed for the Goodwill.

Go North Fork of the Tieton if you want to head into the western portion of the "range" (Old Snowy, Ives, The Horns). If your object is Gilbert Curtis early June go in thru the South Fork and Surprise Lake. For "newbies" Surprise Lake makes a pleasant camp and Gilbert is a nice day trip. With longer days ahead a good method for Gilbert Curtis is leave trailhead early, hit Surprise, dump your overnight gear, take off with day pack and you can be back to camp by night fall. If your "newbies" are in good shape I would suggest camping above Surprise @ Warm Lake (more of a pond, but this time of year it will be covered by snow). Given all of this McCall Basin is a great camp however you loose out on the sunsets. If you like sunsets and are going for the west end consider staying high and going to Elk Pass

quote: Originally posted by Anna: KALISPELL, MT???!!! Oh, Montana how I miss you!! 3" new snow this morning

quote: Originally posted by Terminal Gravity: With those profits I can buy one Camalot or 2 bottles of tequilla a month...gee; I'd own a much bigger rack If I'd just stop drinking. TG ...your to much. See ya there on Thursday (and yes I shall remember your book this time)... got to go... heading for Kalispell ....

Count me in. Lucky Lab works for me but I am up for someplace different as well. Don't suppose I could talk you ladies/gents into heading north to Vancouver and hitting the Hazel Dell Brewpub? If not it really does not matter much to me as long as Will doesn't take us to the place where he and Eric "consumed mass quantities". I don't want to be "zukin' & chumin'" the next day. If I remember didn't it have something to do with the 24 hour church of Elvis? wes .... will belay for beer

quote: Originally posted by MtnHigh: We descended the Sunshine route. Down Cathedral Ridge to ~10,000, then down the Elliot. Pete Pete, why the Sunshine and not Copper's Spur, Poor conditions?

You know your limits and played it smart, learned a little, and lived to climb another day a little bit wiser .... nothing wrong with that

quote: Originally posted by AllenN: Too bad for the doggy. I'm surprised that people falling in is not a common thing. I was up there yesterday and there were people right up to within a foot of the edge. From down the rim a ways you can see that the cornice is at least 10 feet overhung on summit. -Allen No excuse for lack of brains. Natural selection at it's best. Sooner or later it will happen ....

quote: Originally posted by specialed: No its all open. Watch for RangerRick giving out parking tickets if you don't have your lame pay to play ass sticker. some day this shit has got to end ...... I remember years past (several) when you could go out to the Columns late winter/early spring, no crowd, little bit of snow still on the ground, elk still feeding on the welfare handouts, burn one, take it all in with no #$@&%'in "passes"

I'd love to help you out gang however I am basically "on the road" for the next 3 weeks.The few times we have been able to get it together in PDX Will, TG, Tex, Dave, Anne and some others (excuse short term memory please)have had a great time. When it comes to the Pub Club the "Sounders" are kicking our ass,hands down. Eric .... coming down to visit grandma any time soon?I would be more than willing to contribute once again to another "zuke fest".

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Yeah but she has had the job for weeks and hasnt moderated anything yet. or should we say "sensored"

So what does the $5 go toward?

Will ... you might consider checking at the Mountain Shoppe, now is a good time, they sell their old AT rentals ps - Ramer Bindings, I would stay away from them. Ramer (Apline Research) offically went out of business 3 years ago. They have some spare parts but they are getting very hard to come by. Take it from a MT-2000 owner. Same goes for their adjustable poles. They only have the lower pole sections (I just ordered 2)

You dog strickland... if I was gonna be in town I'd be all over it with ya .... have fun

Forget the skis, the approch to Fife's from the south is in the trees on steep ground until you are directly below "The Mainmast" in an area known as "The Yeti Lair".

Sobo, I will put something together and either post it in the So Wash forum or send you a PM

I am not advocating bolting ... but just curious why not use the "Euro" style glue-in type bolts that do not require a separate hanger leaving nothing to steal? Vantage is a fun place to climb. Before moving away from Yakima I would visit there 2-3 times a years and always had a good time and met some great people. It is sad to see it at the center of such bullshit. First the trash (refuse, not people) now this theft/bolt issue.

quote: Originally posted by KeithKSchultz: Remember the columns over on the Tieton (Washington columns?)? Royal Columns

Yo Ice, I hope you have given BD a call and a chance to make things right. I had/have an issue with some LL Bean Schoeller pants and here is want they are willing to do for me. I sent my email inquiring about 3 hours ago and here is LL Bean's response. This is service! I am sure BD will be good to you... most mfgrs will Dear Mr. Dietsch, Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us regarding the pants you havereceived in order number 001120658783 001T. I am sorry that you are not satisfied with your Stretch Schoeller DryskinGuide Pants, item number WJ3263732637. We do not want you to have anythingfrom us that is not 100% satisfactory. You are welcome to return it to us. Please fill out and include the returnpaperwork with the merchandise. If you no longer have your return invoice,please include a note with the following information: - Your complete name, address, and telephone number- Approximately when it was purchased- The reason for the return (this could help us improve the product in thefuture)- What action you would like us to take (i.e. exchange, refund, or GiftCertificate) Our address is: L.L.Bean Returns Department3 Campus Drive Freeport ME 04034. You can return your package by whatever method you prefer. Please allowapproximately 2-3 weeks for us to process your return or exchange. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please let us know ifwe may be of any further assistance. You can reach us at any time by emailor by telephone. Sincerely,Donna D. L.L.Bean Customer Servicewww.llbean.com1-800-441-5713 --Original Message-- From: wesley dietschSubject: Returns and Repairs Dear LL Bean,I have a pair of the "Stretch Schoeller Dryskin Guide Pants". These pants aresimply the best I have ever owned. The fabric is just amazing. Yesterday Inoticed that the factory stiching in the rear is starting to come undone.These pants have been used 3 times total since I recieved them in January,here is my dilema.The first time I used them I put a hole in one of the lower legs with acrampon point. I repaired them so they are not in perfect shape, however Ifeel that the factory stitching that is now coming undone needs to beaddressed as soon as possible.What do you suggest I do to have this corrected. Sincerely, Wes

you got to check this out! http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevicesPage/Glance.html this guys collection of rap/descend/ascend devices probably weights 10X more than all my climbing shit put together sorry for the thread creep

FWIW this site has got to be the single most comprehesive collection of info on belay/rap devices I have ever seen on one site http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevicesPage/VerticalHome.shtml