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What he said. No, I don't think you get it. What is destructive/concerning is meadow trampling from the crowds that congregate around sport climbs and boulders. That no land manager is concerned about permanently altering the visual appearance of rock faces with fixed anchors.....that seems like a dubious assertion. But even if this were true, even if land managers weren't offended by bolt trails, IT IS THIS APPROACH TO "MOUNTAINEERING" THAT IS ATTRACTING LARGE NUMBERS OF CLIMBERS. Many participants on this site have objected to my "ranting" about the virtues of bold climbing and how today's bolt-reliant ascents have cheapened the sport, made it too accessible and artificial. And yet it is precisely this "dumbing down" of mountaineering that is drawing crowds to peaks and walls which used to see only a handful of ascents, and it is precisely the resulting increase in traffic that is the cause of concern. Don't tell me "it's not about bolts". We weren't having these discussions until the introduction of "modern" clip-up climbing on Garfield. "It's not about bolts!" ...I remember hearing this after over 400 bolts were yanked out of a cave in Oregon and the entrance sealed. The ironic thing is, the behavior of pad people and alpine bolt chasers may result in denied access to the small handful of "has beens" who used to leave very little trace and climb under the radar. Even more ironically, it is suggested that discussion of bolting and access on this site should receive the blame when/if access is denied. Insane. Oh...one more thing: Wait a minute. If it's not about "blts", why are you trying to throw off somebody's search (presumably some land manager's search)?

That's your summary, those are your interpretations. We should expect that those who will lead us into war understand its serious nature, first-hand preferably.

White-trash cliché. He was thirty years old for crying out loud. This kind of RECKLESS BEHAVIOR is not what I'm looking for in one who is to lead the world's greatest nation through dangerous times. His "decisive action" in Iraq provides another example of recklessness. I think he has good intentions, I just think he's not smart enough to chiefly command the armed forces.

I care. Inhaling an illegal drug, while really stupid, is a personal choice. There is very little potential for direct harm to another person. Driving under the influence is entirely different. It was in the late '70's that my my wife was riding in the car with her mother when a drunk crossed the center line on Christmas Eve, leaving my wife without a mother. My wife was unconscious for two weeks and still lives with the physical and psychological scars. To anybody who has experienced this, there is a huge difference between the actions of Clinton and George W.

Amazing what you can find on the web: Does this not bother anybody?

Good question. Did he really deserve that 3rd metal? One thing that is not in question is whether anybody has ever received three, two...or even one metal for bravely climbing into a reclining dental chair in Texas knowing full well that he faced the certain removal of a calculus from his enamel. OMFG!

In the butt, in the mouth, in the pussy....but hey, no rough stuff! I'm curious. Do you think if GWB threw his dental records over the White House wall...do yo think anybody would give a shit?

Elect this man. He took a bullet for you.

That's clever. Who could forget this "blooper" from the Reagan era: "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

What do you call this one?

Absolutely!

yes... I am 22 Look who's coming to your party!

With your invitation. When I read through the recent Infinite Bliss thread in Access, I can't help thinking about "Dwayner the Prophet". I'm amazed at just how far up his ass whoever is responsible for Dwayner's banning must have a 4X4 rough cut cedar post lodged sideways.

You wanna be buff? Let me tell you how I got buff. I work it out with MARY ANN

Jesus, Offwhite, that is positively disturbing! BTW, What's the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?

And don't forget the Zappabrot.

Anybody see the light show this morning? A half an hour later, I found this guy in the back yard sitting in my daughter's inflatable pool mumbling something about space travel.

I took this one at Smith Rocks.....

The Buddhabrot. Everything is mathematics.

Ass Boy, I hate to sound like your dad, but the ideal place to practice crevasse rescue (assuming you haven't practiced previously) is on a "dry" glacier (that is, on a glacier where there is little/no ephemeral snow cover). This time of year, on your way to the obvious crevasse on the Cowlitz, you will likely traverse many hidden crevasses which, in this warm weather, could be revealed when you punch through a soft snow bridge. Then you'll have a rescue "practice" which incorporates too many aspects of reality (possible injuries/deaths). It is preferable to practice crevasse rescue for the first time in a forgiving environment (a small retaining wall, for example). If you are going to venture onto a glacier to practice crevasse rescue for the first time, it is wise to go in July/August at a lower elevation where all winter/spring snow has melted and where you can see every crevasse. The Nisqually glacier (below Glacier Vista) provides excellent opportunities. In these conditions, ice screws may be helpful. Again, this advice is hyper precautionary, but I've attended crevasse rescue practices which nearly turned into rescue situations. And as good as he is, a little precaution is more likely to save your butt than an rescue plea to Big Lou.

My favorite movie. My favorite character. Any questions?

That guy looks like Jens the last time I saw Jens. Looks as though you guys had a good time on lower Castle. The Bone is a tremendous pitch. Anway, you're talking about the Brass Balls photo in the new guide. That was a few years ago, before I had dependents. These days, I generally avoid such tests.

Don't want to pay up? Maybe you should start sending all of your bouldering photos HERE where we can give you the love we know you need!

Mister E, is that Jens in your photo? Damn, he hasn't aged a bit. My weekend? I got a new barbeque!