bigwallben

Yes Frank, I couldn't agree more. However, there isn't anything quite like strapping on nylon and sticky rubber, throwing clouds of chalk into the air, and unleashing the inner monkey. I believe that Parkour would be quite suited to Vantage. I've heard of the "feathers" area. Yes, I think that Parkour in the Feathers could be the next great thing.

I recommend Vantage this time of year. They also call it Frenchman's Coulee I believe. There are some solid handholds if you are willing to hang on tight and dig around a little bit.

I'm not sure where 'the bad guy' is, but I hear people are sending routes left and right out there. It is so steep, seeping holds could never be an issue.

Mikey, Way to stick with it! It is amazing how height seems to really affect climbing grades at Index. Having 5 to 13 inches less reach at the Dex seems to make some routes grades harder... Us shorties just got to take everything with a grain of salt. The Fifth Force is a good example of this principle. 12b for some and 5.13+ for others. I'm still hoping to redpoint Model Worker someday! Isn't that 11b? Quadruple cracks next? Ben

Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Drew was definitely on it! I'd say following is probably just the same when all is said and done (and spookier for sure). We were just so glad to give our all and not succumb to gravity. Not an easy task. I think perhaps Drew's awesome mustache gave us extra powers.

The Sharp End! Gnarly.

Spent a day with Justy scrubbin and doing moves...but never went back for the send. I thought the climbing was darn good though and I remember some unique double arm bars in the flare leading up to the crux section near the end. Nice job Mikey sending this classic route. Ben G

Selling a Left Ascender and Right Basic from Petzl. In perfect working shape. They have some scratches from you guessed it, jugging. I'm in Wallingford just off the 5. Call Ben 206.920.3063

$10. New: read 'mint'. Never went. Costs 20 new at most places. Have it at my place in Wallingford right now. pm or call Ben 206.920.3063

sold!

Still available. Local sales only please.

I'm selling a pair of Grade 8 Water Ice Crampons. They come with the dual point and mono conversion. They are in Great shape and haven't seen too much. I think I only used them on the North Ridge of Baker. Need to sell asap. MSRP was 245.00. Asking 100 or OBO. They are hanging up in the climbing area at Marmot in Bellevue if your interested. Ben

I'm selling my Gri Gri. It is still in good shape and works with ropes 10-11 mm. It hanging up in the Marmot Shop in Bellevue if your interested. Cash only. Ben

Let's hope not.

if buckaroo was worth his weight in engineering skillz, that's exactly what he'd be doing, instead of obsessing over whether bin laden or a jd root ball knocked it off. time to fess up mr. I know you gots some sweet bottle jacks.

Please someone glue that block back in place.

Hi, I'm selling my Gri Gri. 20 bucks. A little worn but plenty good for 10mm-11mm ropes. I climb on a 9.1 and it just doesn't grab as well as a new one. so out with the old and in with the new. Hanging up at Marmot in the climbing area. Ben Cash only.

R.I.P.

There was a foothold on that block that I really loved. Sad to see it go. Really sad if someone did this on purpose. Ben

I've owned these for 6 or 7 years; but have only used them a handful of times. They are in excellent condition. They retailed new for $244. All original hardware included. Great water ice crampon! They are hanging up at Marmot in Bellevue where I work if you are interested. Ben

Sport climbing is SO weak, gutless...and I really don't know why someone would ever want to do it.

SOLD

Need to sell these after receiving an unexpected medical bill in the mail. I've skied these a total of One Day. AWESOME skis. Selling the complete package for 750. I'll remount the bindings no charge. They are currently sized mondo 24. pm me if interested. These are currently hanging on the sale rack at Marmot in Bellevue where I work. Ben

Last week I left some OR gloves at the base of Chronic/Reptiles. They were fairly well beat up. Please let me know if you might have seen them or picked them up. I'd love to get them back. Thanks, Ben

I've heard that the bolts on Tooth and Claw are very old and dangerous. Can anyone confirm this?