Bronco

There is a large number of us who think you & Dru can't possibly have jobs.

You should look into the classes offered at Cascade Crags for the youngun' if you haven't. They seem to tailor the ciriculum to the transition from the gym to the outdoors. You can never have too many 'biners when you are starting out.

Im too poor to have a coat yet, but the pants are great. They shed snow and light rain yet breath like fleece. If you do get wet they dry pretty quickly. Fair on the weight and compression depending on the design. Do a search friend, this has been discussed in detail more than once.

I noticed my thread from yesterday (How long has Erik been moderating spray?) was moderated to the round file for some reason. I didn't think it had anything controversial in it? Was I wrong? Are there some new ground rules or just enforcing old ones? Are you gonna have Caveman cut my tounge out for asking too many questions?

Up until recently, I was an avid bow hunter. One birthday I opened a present from my mom, a "bow" light. Only problem was it is the green and red light you mount on the BOW of a boat. Sure woulda looked funny puttin the sneak on a deer with my red and green light mounted on the top limb of my bow to indicate which direction I was going.

NICE ASS!!

Three guys are drinking in a bar when a drunk comes in, staggers up to them,and points at the guy in the middle, shouting, "Your mom's the best sex intown!" Everyone expects a fight, but the guy ignores him, so the drunkwanders off and bellies up to the bar at the far end. Ten minutes later, the drunk comes back, points at the same guy,and says, "I just did your mom, and it was sw-e-et!" Again the guy refuses to take the bait, and the drunk goes backto the far end of the bar. Ten minutes later, he comes back and announces, "Your momliked it!" Finally the guy interrupts, "Go home, Dad, you're drunk!"

Is it for Judd? Just kiddin, check out www.roperugs.com he may have a some instructions or links to instructions from there.

I like caveman's advice but for a specific suggestion, grab a bottle of red wine, your candle lantern, get a couple scale burgers on the way out to Paradise (your comfort zone) and have an ice cave picnic, while asking her about her hobbies, family, job, future plans etc. She probaby won't ever forget it and if she doesent like it, you can always strap on your boards.... You seem like you could handle it on your own anyway erik, youre a smart guy despite your spalin rpolem. Or you can go to a movie for $20.

Coolest loser name - Bronco coolest boozer name - trask oops, coolest user name - Dan Larson!!

I'd take Fred Becky to give me a shoulder stand when encountering technical faces.

quote: Originally posted by trask: what the hell is techno anyway. is that like yanni or van gellas or some shitz like dat? I think its some of this new funky Talking Heads crap er sumthin'. Or maybe that New Kids on the Block noise. They play it too loud whatever it is. Hey Timmorama, who's house are you talking about?

snow, ice and rocks you silly bastard

I want an "arctic express" cold front to blast into Puget Sound for about 2 months so we can climb the WI on downtown highrises formed from frozen busted pipes......

Johnny raises his hand in class, stands up and says "Ms. Daisy, I gotta take a piss". She angerly responds, "Johnny, are you familiar with the term - urinate?" "Yes Ms. Daisy" Johnny answers. "Then us it!" she snaps. "OK, my dad says yer an 8 but you'd be a 10 if ya had bigger tits"

There isn't anymore. We chopped what there was into little pieces when we weren't running away from avalanches.

Some really old geezer told me there was a ski lift up Mt. Pilchuck at one point in ancient history. Wasen't profitable enough and was sold to another ski area.

Roman chair exercise, (i think that's it) and chin ups with your toes on a hold out in front of you.

heres a link to some extra picks for less than $20. Don't know about the hammers/adzes but let me know if you find some. http://rei-outlet.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2538755&prmenbr=8000

check out the Grivel Air Tech RACING axe. Only 12 oz. but 120 bones Ouch! In general, the tip of the pick should reach to just above your ankle when hanging straight down from your hand. I've climbed with several different lenghts of shafts and it's not that critical, I prefer one a little too short over one thats a little too long.

Thanks for the advice Phil. I figured on getting there early sunday morning right at first light to take advantage of the cold and get out of there by noon. but, I agree its not the place to be in high avy conditions.

Just got off the phone with the Verlot Ranger station and they confirmed the above post. Gate closed at Deer Creek, aproximatly 2 miles from Big 4 Trail Head. Bring your mtn bike.

farmer carry - pick up a heavy barbell (no, not a farmer) palms facing in, and walk as far as possible before setting it down. I like to do this when working in my swamp and pickup big rocks or slimy old logs and stagger around through the knee deep mud. That will kick your ass.

for what its worth Wallstien, I have had a pair of Scarpa Matterhorns which are real similar to the Cerro Torre. I have worn them a bunch and am extreemly happy with them. They take crampons well, edge like a mutha, (the rubber is super sticky), not that great for skiing though, (yes I tried and probably will again ). Pretty comfy except on flat, hard trails, (like out of Paradise).

I hear them on a regular basis in my 'hood out between Monroe and Sultan. I think its pretty cool, even when they wake me up at 3am