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thanks, squid - that's about a block from where i live! thanks to the other people who have pm'ed me, too; i will be looking into all of them names i've been given.

don't really want to drive to chelan to get my teeth cleaned! actually, i don't have cheri's contact info ...

real job = dental insurance i haven't been to a dentist for years. (and i mean YEARS!) i'm looking for someone in fremont, downtown, or at/near the uw but will consider other close areas. prefer an office that provides opportunites beyond the basics (of cleaning and cavities) should i decide to invest in getting some work done. feel free to pm me ... thanks!

i had the wild things nylon wind shirt for awhile ... but i wanted a little more strength and the elastic wristbands so i "upgraded" to the epic one and i LOVE it. until recently (because it is getting colder) i pretty much wore my wind shirt every day - to work or to play. it goes with everything and does its job well. it is easy to layer and it packs small - i've even stuffed it in a pretty small purse for evenings out! i've had it for at least two years now, have used it for many months of climbing and almost daily wear for several months this year and i swear it still looks new. one of the most versatile pieces of "technical" clothing i have!

it was a great show. barry is a very spirited/spiritual person and a really good storyteller. i would bet he is an awesome guide. he obviously loves the mountains, and he showed a lot of enthusiasm for the natural world and the people who get out there after it.

What Alpinism Means to Me A Slide Show/Confessional with Patagonia Alpine Ambassador Barry Blanchard Friday, October 1, 7 p.m. Patagonia, 2100 First Ave., Seattle Join Barry Blanchard, one of Canada's foremost alpinists and a Patagonia alpine ambassador, as he tells why he's dedicated his entire adult life to finding the perfect new route up the perfect mountain. He'll show slides from climbing trips to the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Blanc, Nuptse, Everest, K2 and others to illustrate the ways mountains engage we humans and demonstrate how climbing soothes the soul. This event is free. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, phone Patagonia at 206-622-9700.

yeah; i want to tour with that guy. if weight's not an issue he can carry all of *my* stuff, too!

i still can't get used to my at boots. (scarpa magic.) well, aside from the fact that they're a bit too big (they don't make them any smaller) ... they feel like they're not so great for skiing and REALLY suck for walking. but that's probably because i'm used to downhill ski boots for skiing and think my t1's walk fabulously. i don't think i could ever use the magic's for technical climbing. but anyway, i know a number of guys that use lowa's for technical stuff and love them.

found this somewhere: "Volkl's Outback is an ultramodern touring ski - very versatile in all snow conditions. With a slightly larger 105-70-93 sidecut than the Norbert Joos the Outback packs plenty of punch without being difficult to control when conditions get tricky- a reliable and fun all mountain ski than can be mounted with AT or tele bindings." i think the outback is the predecessor. norbert joos probably had it tweaked to his liking and then put his name on it, but i could be wrong. don't have time to try to find out for sure. the norbert joos also has some kind of supposedly super-special skins and skin attachment system but i know nothing about that. you'll learn to ski whatever skis you end up with really; just pick one you think will work based on your research and gut feelings and go from there.

i don't have time for that kind of commute.

the Sound Mind Body gym in fremont has a ski conditioning class twice/week. it started this week. my legs are so sore i can barely walk up and down stairs. i've been hobbling around town like an old lady since monday night. yeah; i'm a little out of shape ... but not for long! more info here: http://www.smbgym.com/gym.asp

yeah, the teledaddies are 99mm under foot - that's fat. gonna make busting trail quite some bit of work. they are really a pow ski. if you're only going to ski pow, go for it. if you're going to ski other stuff, too, and only want one ski, i would definitely get something more well-rounded. my opinion. i don't believe i've skied the tmex or the tm rx, but here's what i would think ... the atomic tm:rx is a bit narrow for around here. (64mm under foot?!?!) it would be good for skiing hardpacked groomers perhaps but once it gets deep you're gonna be working way too hard. would probably be pretty light, though - don't know the weight stats. i'm not saying narrow won't work for bc stuff. i demo'ed some volkl mountain norbert joos on a big pow day that are only 70mm under foot and i would definitely buy those if i could find them for cheap. (please pm me if you find some!!!) imho, the norbert joos is a wicked ski. (volkls really do rock.) the tmex is a mid-fat. (84mm under foot.) the crossbow is 82mm under foot so the tmex is going to be the closest to the crossbow out of those 3 atomic skis. i can't remember if i've skied it and can't really tell you much else. mid-fats are good all-around skis if you can only have one set-up. again, my opinion ...

well, at least now i know where distel32 will be that night.

no doubt!

did anybody else get this? WANTED: Climber who scaled Salt Palace at OR to retrieve lighted Frisbee on roof Greetings. We are looking for some help finding a climber from Canada named "Steve." Here's the story: We met Steve at the after-hours gig on Thursday night of the Fall Outdoor Retailer Show in SLC when he approached us as we were tossing the disc around after dark. He wanted one of our Flashflight lighted discs for his post-climbing evening entertainment. We told him, somewhat jokingly, that he could have all the lighted discs on the roof that had been miss-fired during our "beer-in-hand" throw-around. Steve doesn't joke around. He walked past security officials and, in front of us all, proceded to scale the side of the Salt Palace. Gripping the brick with single digits and toes, he scaled a corner wall with precision, secured all the Frisbees on the roof, dropped them to his girlfriend, and then down-climbed in the same manner. He was flawless. As the police threatened to haul him off, we interfered and explained that this is the Outdoor Retailer Show and perhaps some of the best climbers in the outdoor industry are present, as they just witnessed. As well, he was a "sponsored athlete" (this was off-the-cuff; we decided then and there to sponsor him after witnessing his prowess on the bricks) and he should be rewarded for his efforts rather than penalized. After freeing Steve from the grip of the law, we parted directions with our newly sponsored athlete, promising to stay in touch. However, we forgot to tell Steve he was now being sponsored by Flashflight (remember the beer?), and we don't know how to contact him. If you know of a climber named "Steve" from Canada who climbed the Salt Palace at the OR show, will you please respond with any contact information you might have? We'd hate to see an outdoor athlete of this stature without a lighted disc for his or her evening enjoyment. Thanks! All the best, Pat Baxter www.flash-flight.com "Some things just need light"

Seattle, WA : USA Sat. Oct. 09, 2004 8pm Moore Theater

wOOt wOOt!

i've never seen a larch.

the leap is really an awesome place ... and rockclimbing.com is a good place to find partners for those parts. btw, there is nice free camping at the leap within walking distance of a decent bar/restaurant at the hotel whose name i can't remember.

if you're kicking it hard enough, i think that brittle ice is going to shatter no matter how many points you've got. i think monos are better for most vertical stuff, and i would think monos are less obtrusive when dealing with dinnerplate-prone ice and whatnot. if the ice is chandeliered, i think it's much easier to make good solid gentle placements with a mono. of course ... this is just what *i* think.

i use the g14's. i pretty much always go mono but it's nice to have the option to switch to dual should i ever feel the need. mono is nice for technical ice (and rock!) - it's just like climbing with pointy climbing shoes on ... i like rambocomps but those little tiny bottom points suck for walking around on glaciers. the "regular" rambo would be better for that but they are rather heavy. the g14s are a little lighter ... and lower profile than the m10's. (i have smallish feet!)

i have red one with the "sporty" top. i like the narrower profile and how it doesn't leak, but i do think they conduct heat a little too nicely. put ice in it and you almost need to wear gloves to keep your skin from freezing to it! well, maybe i'm exaggerating a little, but anyway ...

what's your age hang-up? wasn't there an age poll on this board at one time? you might try the uw's climbing club board for a younger crowd ...

cute, dru. are those waterproof?