fredrogers

quote: Originally posted by TimL: quote:Originally posted by fredrogers: A little too ghetto bling-bling with the bright red, but that dulled considerably with trail dust. Fred Rogers aka the mountain pimp daddy If'n I iz the mountain pimp, you be my ho', biatch.

After 200+ miles, I've given up. A good boot that just doesn't fit my wide feet. In great shape and recently waterproofed. Men's size 10.5. Retail for $245, yours for $100. PM or email db_climbz@hotmail.com.

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: quote:I sport climb and I trad climb. I like both. but "the technical mastery of quickdraw placement"? It's either left clip or right clip. Not the same as plugging gear... Here, let the Doctor spell it out: it's S-A-R-C-A-S-M. Well here, let me spell something out for you: Sarchasm- the distance between your humor and the intended audience...

Ended up buying a pair of the Trango S's. Put 8-10 miles on them with no blisters this weekend. Very light- almost like a high top- and climb very well. If you buy these boots, do yourself a favor- replace the shitty factory insoles before you hike 100'- I didn't and was sorry. A little too ghetto bling-bling with the bright red, but that dulled considerably with trail dust. Picked them up at Second Bounce- they have a few pairs in stock still.

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: It's basically the accepted means by which one progresses in sport climbing, as the emphasis is on pushing ones physical limit, not the technical mastery of quickdraw placement. /QB] I sport climb and I trad climb. I like both. but "the technical mastery of quickdraw placement"? It's either left clip or right clip. Not the same as plugging gear...

quote: Originally posted by wayne1112: Yes, I did have the advantage, but I may have missplaced it. The Towers ROOOOOOOCK!! Okay, so I've called around and have apparently missed out on the Towers (can't find them in my size and they've been discontinued). The Garmont Ferratta was suggested as an alternative. Any one have experience with these boots or have a recommendation for a mid-duty boot for some one with wide feet (Sportivas are out)?

quote: Originally posted by MATT B: I keep hearing of people being described as “experienced” climbers by the media and other climbers. What does this mean? If I read something in the newspapers about an experienced climber it could mean anything. I find that most reporters are clueless and will label anyone that has been up more than one mountain as experienced. If you where to label someone as experienced, what would you mean? Umm. Graduating from the Mountaineers basic course?

quote: Originally posted by Nelly: Sunday we're heading up to try the "Flycatcher" route (east buttress)on NEWS. Anyone have any beta or words of advice to offer. I don't, but if you can get your hands on a copy of Burdo's N. Cascades Rock, it has a *seemingly* really good topo and route description. I've had my eye on that route for awhile. Please post a TR when you get back. Good luck!

quote: Originally posted by sayjay: Hey y'all, I'm recovering from surgery and can't yet return to technical climbing but I'm dying to get up in the mountains... and I need to get myself back in shape! Looking for a good day hike. Don't need to reach a summit, but a good amount of altitude gain and a view or two are required. Anyone out there have a favorite -- within a couple hours' drive from Seattle but NOT Mt. Si or Pilchuck!-- to suggest? Mailbox Peak- 4,000 gain over 3 miles. Mt. Tenerriffe- next to Si- is about the same and 14 miles, but all on old logging roads. You'll have it to yourself though. Both on the I-90 corridor and less than an hour from Seattle. In spite of the crowds, I do like the hike up to Lake Serene at the base of Mt. Index- 3500 feet or so and 6-8 miles. That plus a stop at the Sultan Bakery make for a nice day trip.

Baker via Colman Demming isn't a bad idea. Saturday drive (3 hours from SEA) to TH, hike in and bivvy, Sunday climb and out. Or do it in a day. Mailbox Peak, while not a "climb" is a nice way to gain 4,000 feet over 3 miles. Do it with a pack for extra! fun.

Dr. Sniff and the Tuna Boaters (Index) Cunning Stunt (Index) Spermburpers from Fresno (Tulomme) Urine Too Deep (Squish) The Bong (Josh)

just getting this back up in the top 40. BTW- Elysian brewery gets the Best Belgian Ale for their "Bete Blanche." Smooth, sweet and dangerous.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: Tell the ranger you are with the Mountaineers and he will understand why you have a huge pack for a day trip to SCW. "A Thermarest is the 11th Essential, I swear!" That would mean that there had to be at least six of you together though... And I thought the thermarest was the 12th essential, right after the REI insulated altte mug.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: What type of gear? Softgoods or hardware? : Sorry, should have been a little clearer. Specifically interested in your opinions on softgoods (apparel, sleeping bags, tents, boots, packs, etc.)

I'm doing a little research project and need some input from all you spraymeisters. Who do you think makes the best gear and why? Who makes the worst? Who sold out? TNF? Marmot? Arcteryx? Mountain Hardwear? Moonstone? Sierra Designs? Helly Hansen? Cloudveil? Mammut? Wild Things? Jagged Edge? Solstice? Others? TIA for your thoughts. [ 07-03-2002, 10:12 AM: Message edited by: fredrogers ]

Also- watch as you come out of the trail into the Snow Creek Parking lot. I've had some close calls with the Rangers checking permits (and parking passes)- so if Freddie's there- move quick to the car and haul ass out of there. It also helps if you don't look you've been in *overnight*- put your thermarest inside your pack and say you were up at Snowcreek Wall.

quote: Originally posted by Dennis Harmon: Darn it, I've always wanted Mt.Goode myself, but I was never privy to the 'Information Super Internet" in order to scope route info on the mountain. Why don't you just go and try to climb it? If you fail you fail. But if you succeed, you might actually have something to feel proud of. Just a suggestion. Dennis Dennis- you forgot to mention something about bolts or Gen-Xer's in this post. While the 'tude is still evident, you're letting your fan club down.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Beckey Phrases Which Indicate Sandbag: Class 4 with aid moves Obvious gully Interesting and delicate climbing Mixed 4th and 5th class Class 3 with exposure and looseness Shoulder stand Bolt ladder (now freed) Protection sometimes difficult Locate trail and hike Trophy size rodents Freed after some preinspection and preplacement of gear Time: a long day Dru- you forgot "a nice alpine outing".

quote: Originally posted by Dru: quote:Originally posted by Terminal Gravity: I liked the TR so much that I acctually read it 3 times; start to finish. I even read it backwards! you guys are merciless, but funny.

quote: Originally posted by TimL: Wow.......the status of alpine buddy has been awarded to me! I feel so honored! Matt - Thats 4 children and one on the way. What do you think happens on rest/weather days! But I'm going to need some help taking care of the all those little shits. Hence, I'll need Cavey to teach them how to drink. Mike Adamson to teach then how to kick ass. Erik and Matt to teach them how to smoke out proper like. Dru to teach them how to spray. Fred Rogers to teach them how to milk unemployment. Crazy Jamie to teach them ...... we'll get back to this subject later. Really, it was a fun weekend. Cavey and I busted up Angels Crest. Good climb and great position. Fun tree climbing as well. The Law Goddess cranked hard for her first time at Index. Sorry about the sandbag on P1 of Jap Gardens. Its to nice to be typing at the computer so I'm gonna go for an enduro hike with Fred Rogers. Maybe he can be alpine buddy next week? Tim- you forgot the 3 kids from your three wives in Utah. That makes 7 that I know about. Don't you think it'd be nice if you didn't name every one of them Tim, though? Oh, that's right, you just use their last names.

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: Thanks for the info. I must buy a few more smellmegood trees to avoid the stench in TimL's auto and some for FB's on the way back if I be sittin round I'd be more worried about Tim's car... at least you won't get stopped. No way they're going to search it once they get a whif of the Yosemite death smell.

Road is open to the TH these days. Since it was snowing at the parking lot this morning, we bagged it and headed to Leavenworth instead.

Any one been up this route or the S. Face this year (trying to figure out it they're still snow covered and I don't want to do the slog for just the S. Face). TIA. Fred

shoes are sold. still have the cams.