hikerwa

I have a marmot down jacket and it is as if I have comfy, fuzzy bunny slippers for my whole torso. I use this thing everywhere. Usually I climb in a windblock fleece, and sit in my down jacket. Nothing can beat down for compressability and warmth. sean

I know this is kinda late notice, but I personally will be suckin' down cold beers and 75 cent burgers at the world famous Alki Tavern. If anyone would like to join me feel free. XXOO Sean

I hate to say, but I have to agree with the mountaineers MOFA book also. For such a small penalty of wieght, less that a few ounces, information that could be easily distorted or misinterpreted should be written down in an emergency situation. But if I leave my pencil and paper lying by the trail (without a note) I am prepared for stefan to grab it.

I agree that if you are in an area with several other parties, it is not hard to think that someoneleft something on purpose to use. I think that it would be safe to assume that if you are at crag (x) and you spot some gear high on the wall and see the same gear a week later that it is free for the taking. Although the Karmic ramifications could be steep, I for one don't usually pack stuff out (except trash) that doesn't belong to me, and I probably won't try to loosen a piece of gear just to add it to my own rack a) it's not mine, b) I don't usually use gear that I don't know the history of. Just what I think about...

instead of a club, he could use one of the big Husky pencils... I will agree that a small pencil stub and a piece of paper is nice to have especially in an emergency or rescue situation, besides you can always use the pencil shavings and paper to start a fire (although not in icicle creek canyon, preferably).

beck, you rock. I think you're right, but I'm still savin' up for the Ether pac-lite jacket.

that's not hikerwa, I'm Hikerwa! goddammit!!!

hey Beck got sponsored by Patagonia!!! or maybe it is a nice jacket that he and Teddy truly believe in...

it was fun...

Good idea Beck! I'll meet you at your shop, I need to look at your camera gear anyway.... (maybe they'll fill me a nalgene bottle for a couple bucks...) sean

beer...beer...beer...beer...friends...beer...soon...soon....

I had a pair of montrail coulior's, and montrails are usually pretty wide. I got fat feet and they fit very well.

If anyone is making it earlier, I will be there around 4:30-5...and I hate to drink alone, although I'll work through my fears and do it if I have to. sean

drove 7 hours, climbed schweitzer mountain on a bike with all my camera gear to shoot people that were racing... also climbed out of bed, slowly, after Saturday nights losing battle with Jagermeister and Red Bull. and photographed more people racing.... then drove 7 hours home. whee.

I've heard of the One Sport Everests, but not the huskies. Everests are pretty much an all encompassing BIG mountain boot. good luck, have a good weekend beck...

David, I have to agree that the 4runner is a great car, never had one myself but one of my buddies usually does. I also kayak/climb/bike and several time on my outback I have gotten two bikes, 4 whitewater kayaks and all my climbing gear inside... Perfect, although I miss my 1976 international scout traveler...It ruled... Sean

I also am damned by work and may not even make the late crowd.. Sean

I think that instead of GU on my next trip I am just going to carry a bunch of frozen penguins!!! Yummy!!

I have to agree with Eddie on this one, subaru... i have a wagon and i've slept, in the back when it's really nasty, or when I'm really nasty... and they will go just about anywhere for as long as you own it... camper buses are cool too, but they tend to be a little high if your gonna put bikes on the top, especially the putting up and taking off part... the gas mileage on my subaru is pretty decent also...

I will agree with michelle about the Mtn.Hardwear fleece. I am personally of the opinion of give me anything that is made from plastic soda bottles. natural stuff gets smelly, fleece doesn't (unless you smoke or hang our by a fire). The only thing natural I have is goosedown, all else manmade, and proud of it. sean

I have a barbecue and a heuge deck in west seattle...

I have to agree with ehmmic, and add that I am fairly new to rock climbing, but have been doing alpine stuff for about 6+ years and have only been on rock for the past two, and not as often. I think that the equipment that I purchase, and yes I do buy shiny new cams and nuts, is something that my life depends on. I am not going to buy questionable gear. If its proven, and has a good reputation that I will consider buying it. I don't have money coming to me hand and fist, but I will pay for somthing that will last me a long time, and retire it and replace with more shiny new gear as needed. Neri, I'm sure that you are comfortable climbing and hiking in your blue jeans and cotton t-shirts, and using less expensive gear, more power to you. just my nickel... sean

"I did not know that the line between going light and stupid was so thin." I'm not an expert but, I believe that the point behind "extreme" alpinism is the fact that it is extremely minimal. Mark climbs his way I climb mine. I don't thnk that I would ever cut the tags out of my clothing and equipment to make them lighter (besides I would lose the Ohhh factor of all of my expensive and trendy gear). Mark does... to each their own.

Hey, I'm a shepherd too.... what a coincidence.... Later Skaters

Beck I would suggest vaseline, or ky jelly if you want to stay away from petroleum based substances.