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getting there is the problem in these conditions, terrain below/near pan point is more apt to sliding than the snow field.

Maybe you guys who need jobs could build some of these 4 wheeler trails. Working out of doors, good exercise, what more could you ask for?

one pair of orange size large atlas freezer gloves. either near Bozeman last Febuary or lost in my swamp below my house. It's possible they are under all my climbing gear but, I haven't seen them in a while.

Ade: I picked up "Mental Toughness Training for Sports" by James Loehr at a used book store a couple of years ago. For me it helped more with working through cruxes on rock climbs which I think is different than the stress encountered on a long alpine climb that builds up for hours. You are welcome to borrow it. The information is a little dated and about as fun as reading a text book, so it's good bedtime reading. Let me know if you want it (or anybody for that matter).

Hell yeah! I want a road in to the N. Face of Terror!

scarpa mescalito, I think Sierra Trading post has them for $129.00 or so, about half price. I used a pair this summer for approachs and up to 5.7 climbing. probably work good for standing in aiders, they have a pretty stiff sole.

hey look at me, I made last years resolution just in the nick of time. I'm a full fledged cascadeclimbers.com "rope gun". anyone needing a flailing, wailing and crying 5.8 ropegun, lemee know. if anyone wants a spindrift brunch today, I have some ideas for that as well...seriously, let me know, I am done working for the year.

check your pm's

I remember the day we took my sister's '78 honda accord duck hunting, we got stuck badly while mud boggin in a farmer's field until we put the "mud" chains on. Works like a charm. You don't ever want to have to ask a farmer to come pull your car out of the mud after you just finished beggin permision to hunt his property.

stay away, index has been reserved for locals only unless you bring some beer, then we let you belay, if you bring scantily-clad chicks, we let them climb.

I am under the impression Aces are a high performance shoe.

black diamond gaper keychain biner. nice belay parka. new danner romeos (maybe my favorite gift).

I think PMS has used one for a while, you might ask him if you haven't already. Personally I think it would last longer than a heavily padded harness, less stuff to wear out. Check out CAMP harnesses too. They have some simple, light and cheap designs.

I hear that none other than Peter Whittaker was consulted on the design of that knife. "eh, just put a clippy thing on the handle" I hear his pa is looking for sponsers to become the oldest codger to ever climb mt. everest.

David, I considered the Blizzard this spring, ordered it and discovered it was almost the same harness as this guy, http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=660378&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1 which I already owned. The only discernable difference was the extra 2" on the waist belt of the blizzard, which wouldn't be a problem even with extra clothing on. So, I sent it back and bought a Petzl, which has its drawbacks, but it's comfy and my wife likes the rei special.

A few years back, I recieved a bow light from my mother. Now I was an avid bow hunter, but, this particular light was green on one side and red on the other. Yep, a BOW light for the BOW of your boat. I didn't say much at first because I know she probably wandered the sporting goods aisle of the hardware store looking for the perfect gift but the thought of trying to sneak up on a deer with the BOW light attached to my bow was too much and I had to say something. Classic Christmas memory.

great, I'll bring my little blue sled for the descent.

our male cat. good mole/mouser, but sprays a lot! The little mofo almost went to the creek in a gunny sack after spraying my tent last summer. Then I realized I now had a good excuse to get a new one.

do the twight rodeo route

hey, I dont have a farmer john suit, but I think that thing is supposed to be your base layer anyway and you layer more clothing over it if conditions are that cold. which would be pretty frickin cold. I've got some 100 wieght bottoms that I've worn with just a shell down to 0 f and been too warm. thats my take on it. (I'm a maniac, mainiac on the flo-o-o-or, and I'm dancin.......)

Like anything else, I think you develop a tolerance for fear and learn to deal with it better as you gain more experience, wheather it's climbing, martial arts, starting your own business, getting married, whatever.....

But using the flag of Stalin (who murdered millions) as your avatar is? Do you think using the flag of a former regime who Americans fought against for a half century as your identification is somehow cute? I sure as hell don't see the humor or appreciate your hypocricy.

hunt and fish more. shop less. some of that farm raised stuff is full of wierdness.