Dru

Don't forget to bring rock pro so you can go cragging at Marble Canyon or Cayoosh Wall when you make the drive up there only to find the ice melted... forecast highs of +5 now right through Saturday

yes, just checking, i am still banned.

And that was 25 years ago too!

choklit

how old are the old bolts? the brits say that old bolts should not be replaced - the gradual deterioration of the bolts serves to preserve the difficulty of the route in the face of improved rubber, cams and technique. also one could argue that maybe crappy old bolts in bad places should be replaced by bolts in better positions or maybe not fuck it - just put the via ferrata in.

I would like to credit Distel32 with the inspiration for this series of buildering photos. all chestbeating aside I feel qualified to state that these two problema are in a league of difficulty all their own - likely V18 but I am going to rate them V17 now and let any repeat ascensionists upgrade them if they can! Special thanks to Andy Cairns for discivering these unclimbed masterpieces at a secret Fontainbleau like spot.

I think Bob is already familiar with what your back looks like

What part of "record breaking warmth" don't you understand? It was +10 C and raining for most of the day yesterday.

but joe what about Ice Porn

purty

Hey lardass, how much flab did you lose?

yes! they decorate a yak with tinsel and baubles, and Saantaa Klaaaas brings all the good children fresh horsemeat

looks kinda wet too

poor parrot

123411y?

Use a condom, then what you don't know won't hurt you.

whatever happened to that rotating skull?

more important - what is your first climb of 2006 going to be? i mean after you climb out of dirtyharry's mom's bed that is.

get the extension ladder and cut the extension off.

damn cc, you failed the nerd trick question. there ain't no such thing as a 24 sided die! you have to use a d12 and a d2

do you guys sleep with your 24 sided dice? +5 77th level with a pocket protector

I remember when I had a good time, or a bad time. I can't particularly say I remember my failures more than my successes but I would say that after getting defeated, I become more motivated to succeed on a particular line. I think it's only natural to want to overcome the climbs that present more of a challenge. There are definitely a couple lines that I have been bouted on that are top of the list for a 2006 rematch.