Bronco

The black diamond snow pack II is on sale at the REI outlet if you like it. I have a BD Ice Pack that seems fine, but, it's nothing special. My next pack will be a nozone from arcteryx You really are a menace.

quote: Originally posted by hakioawa: ........Agrument for argument sake can be fun at times. But somtimes it gets a little old. I keep waiting to hear an argument about benefits of right vs. left handed belaying. Right hand is the only way!! Only losers use their left hand!!!

They overlooked the great bolt/no bolt war of 2001 in the Cascade Range. And the skirmish on the upper flanks of Mt. Rainier over who owns the Muir Hut.

quote: Originally posted by mtnrgr: What is the best cord to sling BD hexes? I recently purchased a few, but the 5mm cord I have won't fit. How do you fuse Maxim tech cord? The core won't melt with a regular lighter. check this out: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=9&t=000086 and I ended up using 5.5 spectra for mine with a double fishermans. Experiment with your lenghts as it is a personal preference matter. The holes are tight and kind of bothersome for feeding cord though, but it will work just fine. A small propane torch works pretty good for melting the ends if you have one.

I am trying to catch Caveman and Dru but don't tell them. Have a good weekend!!

Last Thursday the hill up to Chair from Source Lake was covered with fresh avvy debris. I'm with Philfart, not too smart. Lucky guys though. I'm glad I have never ever done anything stupid. Well, maybe once. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

It's OK Panther, you/he has posted enough spray here to carry on forever. And I'm sure you/he will post some more. This is kind of like talking about a transvestite "he, or um she, eh, it"

Here is a sweet deal on a Primaloft hooded jacket. I have a similar one and have been pretty happy with the performance of Primaloft in wet, cold conditions. I also have some of this Jagged Edge stuff which has held up very well. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=20295 I guess its the one Mr. Rodgers is refering to in his post above. [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Size Large Moonstone/Scholer Dryskin pants for $49.99. I have a pair and am very pleased w/them. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=17715 [ 01-25-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

BASTARD!!!! MUCH ANGST!!!!

Fine. I hear The NorthFace is looking for climbers to sponsor anyway. Happy Hunting

quote: Originally posted by pope: Bronco, you some kind of Bambi killer? If you were a real man, you'd go hunting with a muzzle loader like my brother. In fact, I know a guy who hunts bear with a bow. Now that's manly. Think that guy would clip bolts? Think he gets kiwi in his latte? Admitted bambi, daffy, smokey and other mammal killer. Black Bear hunting with a bow, done it. Not as exiting as you might think, but takes a lot of skill, confidence and some nerve, (all traits to shoot for in trad climbing). Speaking of trad, I prefer trad but would clip a bolt if a death plunge crater maker was on the radar with no other pro available. I don't drink expresso. I am a capitalist redneck who listens to Cris Ledoux.

quote: Originally posted by pope: 5. Young climbers would begin to see the hills as much more than just a place to recreate (hunt, drive a Jeep, ride a snow machine, sport climb, and other destructive practices). Instead, perhaps they would decide that moutains are worth preserving so that every generation can experience the sense of adventure you get when climbing rock w/o fixed gear, just like a pioneer. Sure I'm full of crap. No, it's never going to happen. Sure, I get tired of talking about it. But maybe some kid will read it and say, "Hey, that makes a lot of sense." Besides, you asked. Yes you are full of crap and "Hey that makes a lot of sense" Maybe one of these days you can go hunting "just like a pioneer" and "experience the sense of adventure". I'd be interested in knowing why you think hunting is destructive. I mean other than the obvious part about killing inocent animals. Actually I'm not really interested. I've had too much coffee today and just wanted to start another arugment.

quote: Originally posted by hakioawa: There seems to be a new breed this year at the resorts. They spend the extra $$ and use AT gear and ski groomed blue runs. Most of them have the new Diamir II bindings and wear scarpa Lazers and the closest thing to the back country they get is the upper parking lot at Alpental. Ask them and they will tell you that is cool beacuse its light (i.e. breakable and unstable at speed) and you can do either a tele or a parallel turn. These seem to be the true wanna be's. Back country is hip these days. And for just $300 (for the bindings) you to can ski everywhere. I figure its a good fad though. It make gear cheaper! I love rich people who love fads. Next season we can buy this lightly used gear for pennies on the dollar because it's available in a new color the following year.

gregm: The congo is a warm up for the "largest mountain in the solarsystem" you should know, the weight ratio is 100lbs on earth / 38 lbs on mars so we can pack even heavier than usual. Bring your electric socks though.

Any weight difference between you and Mr. Alan? maybe he moved onto the peice slightly harder than thou with juuuuuuust enough force to cause the blowout. [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

Olympus Mons is the largest volcano on Mars. This shield volcano, similar to volcanoes in Hawaii, measures 624 km (374 mi) in diameter by 25 km (16 mi) high. It is 100 times larger than Mauna Loa on Earth. Located on the Tharsis Plateau near the equator, Olympus Mons is bordered by an escarpment. The caldera in the center is 80 km (50 mi) wide and contains multiple circular, overlapping collapse craters created by different volcanic events. The radial features on the slopes of the volcano were formed by overflowing lava and debris. We will be attempting to summit with no supplemental oxygen, free climbing the "escarpment" and making the decent on snowboards. Arrangements have been made with the locals for portering services. HERE IS THE STUPID LINK TO THE IMAGE IF YOU REALLY CARE !!!!! http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome/mars.htm I HATE COMPUTERS AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE PROFICIENT WITH THEM!!!!! [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ] [ 01-24-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

yeah, erik is soooooo fat!! er uh, phat!! that's it, phat!!

A couple of years ago, me and a buddy drove around a gate on a loggin road. The path was well used and obvious. It went past an old abandoned house North of Monroe about 10 miles. In fact, I had used it several times previously We completed our mission of driving every road to its end and not finding any deer. Upon returning, we discovered a very large dodge pickup blocking the little road that goes around the gate. A rough lookin character approached us while another 6 or 7 large loggerish men (Deliverance baby!)stood back and observed, slowly sipping beverages. The man appeared intoxicated and identified himself as the property owner and explained that he was quite upset and tired of people driving through his property. In fact, we had been the last people who were going to complete the traverse and we certainly weren't going to be able to travel back across to leave. HMMM I said. Being bow hunters we couldent count on shooting our way out. My friend was interested in intensly debating the man but, regained his temper when the man's freinds moved closer to assist in the debate. I got out and assumed a non threatening posture, acted politely and asked him if there was anything we could do. He went on to loudly exclaim how mad he was about the garbage previous trespassers had left garbage and torn up the yard. I bs'd with him calmly about the price of land and lumber (it was apparent he had planted a small tree farm) and offered to haul off a truck load of garbage if he would agree to let us out. After some additional threats of what he and his freinds would do if they caught us on his property again he relented. We loaded up a bunch of scrap metal, bike frames and a water heater and he moved his truck. His friends tried to intercede by throwing half full beer cans at my truck as I sped away late for a date with the wife. Greatful to be on our way in one piece, my friend and I decided it was wise not to test the guy again and the deer hunting wasen't that great anyway.

Too bad erik is being hauled to court over being offensive.

A commonly heard term on Construction sites is "if you can't tie a knot, tie alot" Meaning if you don't know any good secure knots, tie the old "bunch knot". I learned my knots right away.

Go'wan and get a new spot you city boy wankers! for the rest of you the Choppin' Block is on 116 East Main St. in downtown Monroe. Get on HWY 2 heading east, Turn Right (south) onto Lewis (HWY 203), at the first light (Main St.) turn Left (ENE)the choppin Block is 1/2 block up on the left (south) side of Main. It is between a barber shop and Little Tiajuana. You'll know its the right place because the door handle is the head of an old Peavy (log turner) and there is a sign that says "cheapest beer in town". [ 01-22-2002: Message edited by: Bronco ]

quote: Originally posted by Colin: Bronco- Did you climb the E face proper, or the NE slab? Al- How did the NY Gully look? I dunno. I think it was the NE slab's first pitch then a 100' no pro traverse to the north side of the east face where we climbed 2 more short pitches to the ridge. I don't know about the gully, I am not really familiar with the area. So Surry.

quote: Originally posted by al: Where you of the party of 4 I saw moving up to the Tooth from Source Lake on Thur morning. I was on a solo thing to Snoqualmie and noticed this group. Was wondering what they found. Looking across the valley showed lots of snow on the NE ridge of Tooth. Yep. You had a largeish looking pack on. We were wondering where you went. Did you hear the very loud thunder around 4 or 5 in the afternoon? We had thought it was avy's at first.

Go with the G-12s. I have experience with both and can tell you the SMC as a crampon works fine, but the stupid straps will take you no less than 10 minutes to properly put them on in nice warm temps. If it is cold add 5 minutes for each 10 degrees below freezing. Your partners will want to beat you for buying cheap gear and taking so long. If you do buy them, practice putting them on your boots no less than 10 times to get the hang of it.