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a 5.10 offwidth up higher. . . I don't remember that on the topo or on route . . . I must have cruised that pitch without even noticing.

Sounds like you have done your share of time on the jugs too. Do you count jugging without touching the rock a "free ascent". oooohhhh The nose in a day-its a fairy crack. Try the Salathe where you can't aid your sport crimpin 5.13 ass up an offwidth hollow flake with no pro. ooohhh the Matterhorn. That is the Mt Hood of the alps. It goes all the way up to what 16,000. Anyway, I don't care if you've climbed 5.15 or a double corniced ridge at 20,000ft. Climbing is about internal struggles, adventure, and friends having a good time. I don't even spray boulderers, ok well sometimes. If that is what their cup of tea then let them have it. As for you . . . well your a sad posturing lad.

If you think truck drivers can hold themselves locked off with one arm and possess balls the size of a rhino's then yes, even a truck driver can aid. Obviously you have not aided your fat ass up anything but the handrail in your bathtub.

For your info Bobbi, I rappeled the "4th class." and. . . I still haven't seen you post any of your "gnarly" climbs yet.

Good luck Phili, From one ex-tex to another who has climbed at Mineral Wells and the Wichita Refuge. Yeeehaaaa! One thing to remember when you travel in the northwest- watch out for cougars and bring pleny of horsecock (fred beckey's food of choice)

Yes, yet another stupid post on this topic: It depends on your comfort level. I have soloed up to 5.8 but have belayed many easier pitches. In the specific instance you mentioned -quarter of a mile of easier terrain I would say the average alpinist would either solo or keep the rope on and perhaps put in an occasional piece of pro if the going gets tricky. Every case is different. If this is a short route and it is early in the day you can pitch it out. If it is a grade V, however, and you have 20 pitches to go your had better be at least simuling this kind of terrain.

K2 . . .I heard its a walk up like the south side of hood that guys in their 40's go try and die on cause us young guys are too poor to get there. (yes I am a smart ass -no disrespect for your friends on the hill)

I don't hear you talking about your lame ass ass-ents Bobby Pollack boy. Lets hear about your "redpoints." I mean I was on some overhanging "4th class" in the valley. I have been looking for someone to derate lately.. . . .

No, he's a priest

Crankin! Nice job Will, way to go balls out. Might be in Squamy over the 4th?

#1 Fred Beckey (with no pack) #2 Willy Strickland (herb supplier) #3 The Capt'n (the quintessential partner) #4 Mr 3 foot long Horsecock

There are lots of scramblers out there karen. Personally I don't like the Jeeps that much though, I would prefer a big desiel rig with a nice camper on the back.

The one downside to hauling 40 lbs of horsecock down a 10 mile trail.

I had a Metolious pro deal too and have yellow TCUs too. They just aren't the shit. But I will give in to horsecock. It is truly the ultimate piece of pro. The pro you can eat!

I'll be there for at least a week too. What are you guys planning to climb while there. Anyone interested in the Rostrum or I could be convinced to get back on the Steck-Salathe again. Can't wait to crank some king cobras too.

Thumbs up on the new signature, watch out for cougars.

Yellow Aliens are the best piece of pro ever invented. If you don't think so present a 5 page essay or be sprayed.

Actually sk, Rush did loose weight. He is skinny now as a result of his discovery that he has diabetes. He does like to smoke cigars. You never know, I could see him smokin a big stogie with Jim Bridwell picking out their new line on el cap.

Prussik Peak is a dangerous place! After a ten mile hike in through a "jungle" of fallen giant trees and 6000ft of elevation gain you might arrive at the base. Once there you must fend off blood sucking snafflehounds and rabid cougars. If this would not be enough there are occasionally horny goats up there too (famous for their aphrodisiatic properties). Beware: the lake supposedly is home to several of the legendary Alpine Hookers. Though rarely seen and spoken of only under ones breath, the "AK's" have been known to lure climbers away from the angelic mountains surrounding them. Once a climber succumbs he begins to climb less and less and is sucked into the dreaded hell known as marraige. The climb itself is relatively moderate with only 50ft pro-less sections, only one death chimney, and most of the route is only slightly overhanging. Recommended Rack: 10lbs horsecock 1lb cheese (keep it in your pocket) Lots of Crack-em-ups 1 quintessential bad partner 2 yellow aliens One final note: If you are thinking about doing this route -think again. Your gonna die in the Chimneys!

So Matt, did you say you've done Liberty Crack? I was wondering what it goes free at/ or if you had to hammer on it.

It's like playing chess or checkers. They are played on the same looking board and both require strategy but are different games. Trad just happens to be my favorite cause you get to play with alot more cool toys than sport climbers. Oh, and you don't have to wear striped lycra either.

Sexual Choco is a guy!

YOUR ALL GONNA DIE !!!!!

Nice job crackman, steve, and Matt. Haven't seen you guys in awhile but great to hear you guys are still pimpin it in the backcountry. I tried the route last year as well in the early season. My parnter, Zenolith, and I were turned back by the same rime ice on the ridge and really high winds. The conditions can change quickly however up there. Just a few weeks after our attempt I saw pics of the ridge completely free of ice. Hopefully I'll be going back to send this fine route later this year. Carpe Diem

Bonita!!!!!! Whaz up Bitches!!!! If you are reading this and not laughing your not in on the joke.