texplorer

My best : Crux pitch of Moratorium - Partner who was supposed to lead it decided he didn't feel up to it and so I took the sharp end and blasted. Also the last pitch of Prussik's South Face was pretty memorable- fun climbing, great setting, good friends. Almost ran out of pro but remembered my #5 Snafflehound and was able to power up in safety.

Ya, Zee route ist sehr shon. Ven zee gehen ober dee Yokum traverse zery zery var across zee zandy glazier bevor goen up. Ist a lang route zo start early. Tschuss dumbcopf

I believe that it is spelled "Die bitsch" . . or could sk = trask???????? Muuuuhhhaahahahahahah

Smith on sunday if the weather cooperates

What about Beckey's "obvious decent gulley"???

I have never been on this route but I agree with Yos on this. If you don't bring pins you won't nail.

I am annoyed by slow climbers who don't let you pass

Here's one of mine And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

Before you two want to have a spray war with me here. . . I am a cocky punk who rarely posts anything of value or seriousness on this site (unless it has to do with climbing). Chill out! Homophobia stems from two things- 1) you are insecure with your own sexuality and are afraid you might actually have some homosexual thoughts that are considered in your group of friends to be "deviant." 2) you are insecure with yourself overall and so you have to verbally degrade anyone not like you in order to compensate for any inadequacies you might have yourself. I used to be truly homophobic in my younger stupider days but now I just play one on this website.

Clever. . . . hell I'm a f@#$%in rocket scientist. Who are you Dry-nad?

Anyone that would say that must be a dickhead.

All this coming from someone who is "in a state of confusion"

2+2=4 4 x 3= 12 There are 12 inches in a ruler. Queen Elizabeth was a ruler. Queen Elizabeth is the name of a ship. Ships sail in the sea. Fish live in sea. Fish have fins. The Fins fought the Russians. Igor Stravinsky was a Russian. Igor is a composer. Composer. - .com = poser. Scotteryx is a poser. Scotteryx rhymes with pics. Ice tools have pics. Stephen King likes Ice tools. Some say Elvis is the King. Elvis is a singer. Bob Marley is a singer. Marley, "Hopes you like Jammin too." Jah-man is a climb on sister superior. Szyjakowski is a climber. And that's why we should call Szyjakowski Jman.

isn't that usually the case for sporto climbers??? Ditto

Good TR, thanks for not mention how extreme it was. Sometimes the best times are the worst of times. Great job keeping it together and coming back to tell us your story. This is the kind of shit that this website should be about.

ScottP - I tense at the thought of that whirring noise. Also that thudding sound of a cam popping out accompanied by a continued movement in a downward vector.

Yes, I went to Smith this weekend as well. Got spanked on a hard crack, I did. I also saw some canadian dude named Dru down there with a sidekick going by jk wandering through the masses. Late yesterday even experienced a little thunder, lightening, and BB sized hail. Watched a little sporto betty provide great entertainment as she discovered heresy is a water spout whilst trying to retrieve her draws.

You eat shit for breakfast??????

Congrats JoshK, I too will soon join you at 1000.

cuddos to you Ian. Sounds like your a smart climber. I am usually smart but have been known to push through when prudence would warrant retreat.

(when reading this next bit, do so in your best british Richard Attenborough voice) Just as any good hunter knows, Texplorer's "clean cut" appearance and Prana clothing hide his true dirtbag identity and teenage sex-fantasys from his prey. This allows him to get in very, very close and observe this rare creature in its natural environment. And. . in response to "the committee" - the 6 gold plated red and yellow aliens should be arriving at headquarters in the next day or two.

Damn that beckey guide!

Are you talking about that 4th class scramble up in one of those gulleys at Smith. I onsighted the climb but the "obvious decent gulley" was dicey.

Damnation Thanks, That's it! That thing kicks ass in the fun department.