Bronco

I just looked at what is east of Slesse in the red Beckey guide. There is some nice photos of Rexford in there.

But those peaks aint slesse mofo [/QB] MOFO: Mt. Rexford.

thank you for the clarification, MOFO!

What the hell is that thing in the foreground of the first picture? the canadian fertility god? Nice pictures Captain, too bad they're not bigger. [ 09-24-2002, 10:30 AM: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Dru, Are you implying there could be other "roadside" crags with in a short drive of Mountaineers doom featureing low to mid 5th class rock? Even anchors you can walk to?

quote: Originally posted by Mr. Natural: what did you think of "doin' the dishes"? Skipped it. Looks painful. I guess I didn't climb "everthing"

Camped at 8 Mile Campground in Leavenworth and was dissapointed to find out it's really only 7.5 miles from hwy 2. Saturday I flailed on some stuff with my 4 yo daughter and wife, pretty fun. Sunday TRed everthing at 8 Mile rock. only one other party there. Great place to work on jamming, Classic Crack is pretty good, must lead it next time.

That's what coffee is for anyway! Everbody (yes that's EVERBODY ) have a good weekend, I wanna see some trip reports when I get back Monday. Last weekend of summer!

One more Lou! (classic)

must not be a real climber if he's a "well dressed gentleman", has a wife and an actual home. What a gaper! [ 09-20-2002, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: Bronco ]

I'd be interested if anyone has any tips on the best way to attatch old style ski poles to your pack. I imaginge you'd be better off carying them like you would a pair of skis, straight up over your head. Except for ice climbing, then carry them sideways?

some good tips and gear recomendations for cold weather climbing. http://www.angelfire.com/ak4/HighIceAk/Tips.html Come on winter!

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I found a victim\partner. We aren't going for Nookie Tower. Oh well maybe some other time. ANy other people that want to fight or climb with us just bring your boxing gloves or gear to climb with. That means you RopeGunHooker. Dennis Harmon?

Pow on the Mow?

When I participated in the Index Clean up in May, there was a ranger from the Wallace Falls State Park who supplied some tools, materials and hauled off the garbage. He implied that the state owned the property, (recently aquired if I remember correctly) talking about putting up some signs and what not. Maybe I just read too much into his comments, but, that's my impression. But, I bet Andy Fitz knows more than ranger joe.

I have a Patagonia dimension jacket which hasn't let me down yet. I've worn it in downpours, groveling through wet brush, wet snow, office meetings, rock climbing, snow shoeing, skiing trundling in the rain, whatever. Breaths great (I sweat a lot) and very tough. I got mine through the Pata outlet in Dillon MT for $165 or so. Don't throw away your goretex though.

quote: Originally posted by forrest_m: funny story, we came down on a very very hot afternoon, so we stripped down to our underwear for the bike ride out. in addition, we were wearing our climbing helmets, with the rope, rack, etc. tied clumsily to the bike racks. looking like a couple of freaks, we came around the corner to find a canadian army truck blocking the road. two female soldiers in camoflauge are leaning up against the truck, smoking. they were blocking the road to traffic while the army did artillery practice. they obviously thought we were a few cans short of a six pack and wouldn't even talk to us. so we sat there in our underwear (while they decided whether or not to shoot us?) for almost an hour before they opened up the road and let us go on... Sounds kinda like the start to a porno. Que the corny porno music.

If you were really tough, you'd amputate and get a special prothetic designed like the head of an ice axe to reduce down time.

just don't get it anywhere near the crotch of your action suit.

quote: Originally posted by Jens: ......Looking for: *An old thrashed down jacket or sweater. ( My expedition one is way to huge and warm.)... Jens: If you don't have anything against new stuff in good condition, check out the primaloft sweater here for $46. *after repeated attempts to post the link I accept that I am computard. Just go to Sierratradingpost.com and look for the Sierra Designs Reactor Jacket. [ 09-10-2002, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Here's a little story 'bout a friend who started working for a construction company in June of '94 for $8.00/hour. He showed some hustle and by the time he moved on to a better job in June of '97 he was clearing $60,000 per year as a foremam which is what most of the people at that level made but some of the guys made as much as $80,000 including their bonus. Did I mention he was a scab? Part of the reason he left the company is the Union was sucessful in pushing the company to have the field guys join the union. Now nobody makes more than $50,000 (5 years later) and dues come out of that. go figure.

N. Ridge of N. Peak of Index (take me I have a hatchet!)

Just Lew?

quote: Originally posted by Mr. Natural: sorry, but this always bugs me. quote:NOT A FEATHERED FRIEND! (ironic that the lady's last name is "Wing") this a Coincidence not irony. Thanks! Have a great weekend and try not to let grammeraticulous mistakes "always" bug you. Life is way to short and too many of us don't care in the first place.

quote: Originally posted by Dwayner: ....So take THAT, Mr. Smart-ass Communist Sport-Climber! In fact, I did become intimate with outdoor sport climbing this summer. Those hangers hurt your fingers so bad when you hang off of them, I don't know why everybody is doing it. My index finger hurt for a week! And the worst part was, there is no place for pro! NO CRACKS! Just becasue I go to Church the first Sunday of the month doesen't mean I am a commie either! [ 09-06-2002, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: Bronco ]