texplorer

Check this out under the "rock climbing" section of ebay.

Read This. . . . Bro . . . Does the Holy Grail live in Twight . . .

Gas prices will drop 10 cents and pretty much the rednecks head back to their local wallers to ruin their own parts of the world. Shouldn't be an issue.

Nice work even with a gratuituous "finger" shot.

Joseph Shhhhhhhhhhh.. . . .

Just one week and I'll be headed back down to splitter heaven. I think Fine Jade, Honeymoon Chimney, and the N. Face of Castleton are on the menu.

1st experience - June 1999 1st Lead - April 2000 1st Trad lead - Spring 2001 1st Trad 5.11 - Nov. 2001 1st sport 5.12 - Jan. 2002 1st Big Wall/Aid - April 2002 1st El Cap Route - May 2002 1st Solo-Aid (Prow) - Fall 2003

I believe the correct terminlology is "bottomed out."

She probably climbs harder than that chic from Canada named Dru.

My girlfriend tried a pair at a Smith Rock Demo last year. They let her wear them for a day and she really liked them.

Pretty blah, except the clip where the dude pull a piece of gear at Indian Creek.

Ooohhhhhh, Aaaaaaahhhhh

You can use that metolious super chalk that has anitperspirent in it already.

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If you do Leutholds right you don't have to worry about crevasses.

Attempted the "dog" route on Sat Night. We experienced some fairly nasty weather with wind chills below -20F. Despite that we were doing ok until just below the hogs back. My gf finally got shut down by altitude sickness and we decided to turn around. Within 2-3 minutes clouds had enveloped the 20 or so climbers just reaching the hogsback. 2-3 minutes after that the clouds were probably 500ft lower. I was amazed at how fast the weather changed. I hope those at the HB were smart enough to turn back or experienced enough to deal with what must surely have been whiteout conditions above.

I agree, and support any of the local gear shops. I would also like to mention Backcountry gear for online purchases. They are located here in the NW and have always given me excellent service.

At least some people are still doing new things in the NW. Congrats on a route well deserved gentlemen.

With all the snow up there I doubt it would be that bad of a proposition. Reports from hood lately have said there is quite a bit of powder up high.

Ivan, wish I could have heard more about your slides. Looked like you had some good-uns.

Steve, thanks for the brew, it was superb, as usual. Also a big thanks to Kris and Kristen for their hospitality. Met some really cool people and caught up with the usual crowd too. It is really a cool feeling to be a part of such an interesting bunch of yahoos.

Moab bra

Personally, I think there are about 3-4 real climbs there and they are ho-hum. Maybe I just don't know where to look but I really hate that place.

Don't get yourselves killed. That route is known for being a harsh mistress to the unprepared.