Bronco

quote: Originally posted by Matt Anderson: So, I haven't been reading this thread and won't, but I did pull it up, and I saw the preceeding picture. I just gotta say - that's pretty freakin' lame - Grow up. If you're gonna throw a picture of a person on the web and insult the person to the public, pick a picture that was submitted by the person, or at least where the person was making fun of himself. I doubt this guy took a normal picture of himself, (like this appears to be) and then submitted it to "uglypeople.com." That, or just go to some sight devoted to fucking with some guy over something he has no control over. I like spray, but that is jst pure negativity. Keeping some 29 page thread going is a pathetic reason to do that. Matt That appears to be one of AL Gore's better pictures man, what are you getting all upset about? I know, I know; it's shocking, but, that's the way most Democrats look.

beefcider: I went on the RMI standard 3 day sumit climb about 2 years ago and leaned how to self arrest from 4 different positions, rest step, rope work, pressure breathing, how to put on and walk around with crampons, roped glacier travel, and that I don't like climbing with a bunch of whiners I don't know. I have no idea what else they are offering in the 6 day class but, you will probably learn alot more than I did and have a great time as well. All of the guides on my climb were awesome and very cool. It was a very positive experience all around and really encouraged me to pursue the sport.

I've been using my vinyl love gloves for working outside this winter and they are actually pretty durable and more betta' dexterity than the drytool gloves and probably warmer also. but, they are hard to dry as others have pointed out.

I agree the ropes are necesary in high traffic and fragile areas, but that's it. I've seen boners chasing deer through the Paradise medows and people picking up "souveniers" old sticks/rocks from Panorama point to take home. Obviously, if everybody did this, the area between Paradise and Pan Point would look like a quarry. I politley reminded them that if a ranger noticed the souvenier they could be in huge trouble. They usually act embarassed and put the item back. One time a bus load of Japanese tourists came racing up the Pan Point trail as we were descending and demanded we let them take pictures of each other standing with us holding our ski poles and wearing our helmets. They were so excited, it was hilarious.

thanks b-rock ok folks I'd also consider trading these guys for a new 60m or 70m dry rope or other?

I just noticed I sure am gettin a lot of posts. 603. Kind of embarassing if you think about it. TIME FOR A NEW AVATAR!!

I was just scoping out a route up the crowded side of Rainier today and had to crack a smile when I saw "Camp Muir" noted on the map. You guys all suck!

I think the little kid you took it from wants it back!

nice job Matt! Muir on Saturday - the gift that keeps on giving!

here is my new approach boots. They kick ass!! Actually I am using some NB trail runners which work fine for up to 4th class. Hell - those danners would work fine for 4th class crap! here is the link http://www.hoffmanboots.com/popup/danner_rain_forest_specs.htm [ 03-05-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Max, What's a gear lop? I put big mess of pro on the sling and my draws on the harness. My nuts are always in my underpants. I have a neat old Choinard "seatbelt sling" that leaves you with a pretty good welt if you wear it all day. I have just started leading and haven't found a great racking system yet. One obvious thing I have figured out is really look at a pitch and dont take the stuff you don't (like that huge hex) need to minimize the bulk. I think someone already said that. More coffee!!

A young man reported for his first day of work at the big supermarket. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake, handed him a broom and said "your first job will be to sweep out the store" "But I just graduated from College!" the young man replied indignantly. "I've spent the last five years in school taking clases in business and economics!" "Oh sorry" said the manager, taking back the broom. "Here, let me show you how it works"

I went on a training run up to muir 2 years ago memorial day weekend and not only was Camp Muir to capacity, half the damn snowfield was covered by tents - the weather was ok, you should expect a crowd if you are climbing this side. If you must go that weekend, use a less popular route like Willis Wall or Curtis Ridge for a less crowded experience.

Several years ago when I was a young buck, at a truck stop in Deerlodge MT, I was peeing into a urnal and this older (60's) dude shuffles up next to me and starts going. Out of the corner of my eye, I can see him glancing over at my lower anatomy and smiling away. Then he starts chuckling. I finish up and take aim on where to deliver the knuckle sandwich when he says - "those are some pretty fancy shoes" I look down and realize he was checking out my purple and yellow running shoes. That worked for me so I walked out of there thinking the mens room is entirely inappropriate for looking at other guys shoes.

Redneck Bubba died in a fire and was burnt pretty bad. The morgue needed someone to identify the body so his two best friends, Daryl and Gomer were sent for.Daryl went in and the mortician pulled back the sheet. Daryl said, "Yup, he's burnt pretty bad. Roll him over." So the mortician rolled him over and Daryl looked and said, "Nope, ain't Bubba." The mortician thought that was rather strange, because he was pretty sure of the body's identity. Gomer was then brought in to identify the body. Gomer took a look at him and said, "Yup, he's burnt real bad, roll him over." The mortician rolled him over and Gomer looked down and said, "No, it ain't Bubba." The mortician asked, "How can you tell?" Gomer said, "Well, Bubba had two assholes." "What? He had two assholes?" said the mortician. "Yup, everyone knew about it, too. Every time we went to town, folks would say, 'Here comes Bubba with them two assholes.

nice TR! make me want to go stick some ice!

hey, where did you get those pictures of Mike Adamson's mom and dad?

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I think a fun way to get some excercise this summer and work out some hard feelings that have developed around here latley, would be to hold the first ever cascade climbers rugby game in the summitt crater of Mt. Rainier. Trad Klan VS Cell Phone Posse. No crampons, please. I'll bring the beer (for me).

I noticed they left out the super long ass spectra slings that I tend to use most often for a nice self equalizing anchor. conspiracy?

quote: Originally posted by Courtenay: ....I'd also want to know, besides frequency, weight used, and other lifts performed, are you doing these as stiff-legged deadlifts (with 10-20 degree knee bend), conventional deadlifts (narrow stance) or sumo deadlifts (wide stance)?..... Feet are placed slightly wider than shoulder width, not stiff legged, gripping the bar also slightly wider than shoulder, so probably SUMO if I had to guess.

like this old guy?

quote: Originally posted by Dwayner: ..... Is that relevant to this discussion? Sure! everything that has to do with bodily function is relevant to spray.

quote: Originally posted by scot'teryx: *******At least I didn't wear my down jacket in Kirkland like Sergio That's just mean MAN!!!