thelawgoddess

well, you are kind of tall. (or maybe i'm just kind of short? ) whatever ... me cussing like a sailor has nothing to do with your height! i cuss when i climb with erock's short punk ass, too.

they *could* be helpful if ice was consistent. i've taken newbies to "wi2" routes that were definitely wi3+ at the time. are ice routes generally graded for when they're in their best condition? that would account for stuff seeming to be graded easier than the shape they might be in - even if consistently off over the past few years ... especially considering the - um - "obvious" global warming.

it's true about michael jackson. i saw it on a tv special about him. "Having water balloon fights and climbing trees -- I think that those two are my favorite." funny thing is ... HE AID CLIMBS THEM!

did you know that michael jackson loves to climb trees?

nice!

hey, timl; can't you find any ice?

i'm so sorry, but at least you live near the mountains. i couldn't live without snow in my winters!

it does look like a slab. not too steep given the "right" conditions.

i agree. there are some things i just don't need to know.

i don't think distel needs babysitting anymore. or does he?

hey icegirl, i have the xs cloudveil ice floe gloves and love them. they fit great and are super comfy. (my only beef is my hands get cold, but somehow i don't think it would matter what glove i'm wearing when it comes to that as i've yet to find a glove that keeps my fingers warm.)

sweet. but ... where's all the snow? don't you guys know it's still winter?

i love the bunny with pancake picture! it makes you laugh ... but at the same time if makes you think "wtf?". wtf?

super tr, kurt! great pics, too! :-)

NICE, alpinek!!! wish i was there ...

grr. i'm not ready for spring! i want to climb more ice first!!!

if you're running an outfit, why don't you just make sure you have extras in your van or office and whoever forgets theirs (or doesn't have them to begin with) can rent/borrow from you?

you never know how many victims there will be. and who says you need three people digging at the same time? just because you have a shovel doesn't mean you HAVE to use it. wouldn't it suck if the 2 people that have your 2 shovels are the ones that got buried? why risk it? honestly ... if people show up to go bc with me and don't have their shit, they can go back and get it or go without me.

dude; he's even bald like you!

i would say yes. shovels and probes are really not that heavy and you never know who's gonna get buried and who's gonna be nearby. doesn't matter how long your trip is!

now THAT i can picture just fine!

hmm. well ... i'm having a little trouble picturing you with big bouldering forearms!

i just about choked on my pretzel when i opened this one!