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quote: Originally posted by slaphappy: Wait a second... It's obvious to me why Yos needs a swaging tool but why are the only two people who have one, or easy access to one, women? What am I missing? estrogen, obviously

apparently as a protest over not being allowed sidearms, the National Park rangers are refusing to do enforcement duties... does that mean no enforcement of permit requirements in Canada's National Parks??? it might so get there fast!!!!

if we diverted the energy we now use to spray to postive goals who knows what miracles might become possible.... but it wouldn't be as much fun

quote: Originally posted by Dru: how is this one? it might be too small ... of a picture, trask i know you were typing "I bet all the girlz say that" I can read your little peabrain!!!!

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how is this one? it might be too small...

neutrons suck cause they wont hold a charge. i got some cheap muons if you are still trying to get your cold fusuion bong setup going.

quote: Originally posted by Mtnclimber: Climbed Mt. Athelstan on monday via the moonraker route. Found the route to be much easier than expected. Never found the 5.6 pitches at the base. We soloed all but the last two pitches, the rest of the route consisted of lots of 3rd and 4th class with a little low 5th. Most of the rock was the typical alpine loose stuff. The guide states that the route takes 7-10 hours from the bivy site to climb when in reality takes 5-6 from the car (If that). While the route was less than spectactular the area was great offering great views. If you are into alpine climbing this area is worth visiting. Are the other two routes better and is climbing more consistant? Any beta- How long do the routes really take to climb? I would like to make another visit to this area except the decent glacier is quickly turning into a ice climb with rock fall hazard and openning Seracs. Does anyone have any recommendation for other routes in this area with more consistant difficulties and better rock? more beta as requested

Moonraker was repeated 5x in 2001 (John Howe soloed the whole thing) and Lillarete 2x. Standing Wave is a great route. Selective Cut and Raised By Bears are so-so. I never said anything about 5.6 at the base, I said low 5th. Blame Kevin. The 7-10 hrs is pretty standard for a party that maxes out at 5.7 and belays the whole thing. If you thought it was too easy you could have climbed Lillarete instead.

Grimface Matriarch traverse is one of the 10 best routes ive ever done. take 1-3camalots, two long slings and a few nutz.

me how do i get the little picture?

I am having fun away from work. Saturday: Sir Don NW ridge was wet in a snowstorm so we climbed Uto SW ridge instead just like many others have. Good scramble. Take rope to rap one step when descending. Sunday: cragging at Back of the Lake with everyone from Quebec. Like the whole fucking province. My belayer got in a fight with some of them while I was leading a 5.7. Monday: NE buttress of Ha Ling (the peak formerly known as China....) 4 hrs up. Lots of fixed pins and not a few bolts. Very little gear otherwise. Tuesday: hiked in to Castle Hut Wednesday: Brewers Buttress. This route kix serious ASS!!!! Best limestone I have ever seen except for Mt Owen in New Zealand, and Verdon Gorge I guess. Thurs: Bass Buttress. Steeper and looser than Brewers. Fun plus. Today: drove home to shower and wash clothes. Tomorrow: heading out for Homathko Icefield. Keep the spray alive while I'm gone!

genetically engineered snafflehounds with electric eel genes. they eat your horsecock and recharge your headlamp bettery at the same time!

story about glaciers melting faster than had been thought

Ya bomb & kill 4 canadians in Afghanistan and get a medal.. bomb somebody's toilet in USA and get suspended... armed forces are weird.

Wolfgang Gullich was asked after his ascent of Action directe if it wasnt hard pulling on all the 1-finger pockets. He said "But the other three fingers are resting!" Any other funny climbing quotes to go around?

leatherman , you wimp. I have bared many a kilt.... um, i mean, i have killed many a bear with my bare hands. i take their head and stuff it up their ass and hold it there until it suffocates. I once killed a snafflehound through sheer boredom, just relating anecdotes of things Fred Beckey had once said to me.

Vacation starts in 5 minutes. Be prepared for chestbeating and spray upon my return in August.

Pins are gpod at MEC, Climb-on or Valhalla Pure take your pick. Getting 80 pins fotr $20 bucks just cant be beat. You gotta buy from estates being executed for that though.

they faked the moon landing. snafflehounds would have eaten that green cheese.

I guess Tim or Jon relented and emailed it to him.

The huts $21 a night right now ($18 for ACC members). And I think Boulder camp is shut down, you have to camp at Applebee.

DMM Peenuts Metolius Brasstronuts.

quote: Originally posted by trask: "Anyone need advice on making the transition from 5.12 to 5.11 ?" — Andy Cairns. You know what... I think I was there on one of the occasions when Andy said that.

666 your hand never says no even if you dont buy it beers....