Lambone

What do you meen work? What do you do caveman? It seems like you put in an eight hour cascadeclimbers day 5 days a week! Ps. I think I am in third place...but I'm not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing.

I have also heard that Spring mountain is really nice. You won't be able to get a Vantage guide, unless you stumble across an old copy somewhere. There is info on the popular routes at vantage in both Washington rock Climbs, and Jim Nelson's Selected Climbs in the Cascades II. Vantage is easy to find, it is near The Gorge Ampitheater. hope that helps.

Dude, I mean for a Thread. Everyone already knows that you spend too much time on this site.

I have been looking at the snow depth readings on the telemetry page, and I have to say that I am a bit confuded about the numbers. For instance, it says that there is 34 inches of snow at alpenta, (el. 3120). Yet it is 44 degrees up there. Huh???? Am I missing something. Is that like a theoretical snow depth if the rain had been snow??? I don't get it... Here is another example; supposedly Paradise got 25 inches of snow between 1:00AM and 2:00AM! But it was 41 degrees out. Have I just been looking at the computer for to long today, or can someone teach me how to read this thing?

Anyone go there last weekend?

Keep your mind out of the gutter! It was supposed to be Lambone, but for some reason it wouldn't let me registered it with capitol letters. Have fun, there is lots of great rock climbing to be had in the PNW. Investigate Tieton this winter! [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

I love the BD Drytool glove! And I carry a pair of OR mits for the belay. The first time I lead with the Drytool glove I thought I had found Nirvana. They have also kept my fingers warm in super cold conditions, just as warm as my old OR gloves. I'll never go back. The only disadvantage with the Drytool glove is that in warm conditions they cand be really clammy. They don't breathe well.

60-70% of our routes are 5.10b and under.

What is the existing posting record?? This thread had almost a hundred posts within a day and a half. That must be some sort of record.

Ok, back on the topic. In the interest of Daisyies question: Probably the best guide for the state is Washington Rock Climbs by Jeff Smoot, published by Falcon Press. Some may argue, but it is the cheapest way to get a comprehensive guide book. The pictures are good, and the route descriptions are fairly accurate. The major drawbacks of this book are - 1. it's outdated. 2. it has only a limited selection of routes.3. it's big and heavy to carry in the pack.4. it's published by the evil Falcon empire. Local guide books are also available. There is one for Fossil Rock, Exit-32+38, Sky Valley(index), Leavenworthless, etc. Unfortunately the old book for Frenchmans Coulee (vantage)is out of print. Authors are working on an updated version, of this as well as other seattle area guide books. sorry, don't know much about Walla Walla. Have fun!

Gad is rad. I like how he is both super bad ass, yet equally helpfull to those seeking beta on WI 3 routes. I was lucky enough to meet him at a demo in Bozeman, and was totaly inspired by his endless positive "go get some" attitude. He was even psyched about climbing on Hyalite "frozen kitty litter." My first climing experience was at the Gad gym in Tahoe in '90. Too bad they closed the wall down. [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Sure, here is a list of our daily rates. Peace Out

Show your battle scars!

I thought you hated VW caveman??? Anyway, did you take advantage of the free admission for Veterans on Monday?

Works just as well as any 3-ply Gor-tex coat I've ever had. And weighs half as much . Mine is still new, so it hasn't been put to the age test yet. I'm sure the DWR will wear off like any other coat. I'm more woried about the inner lamanite(sp?) getting dirty with sweat + grime. But then again, that happened with my $300 3-ply also. Like hasbeen said, it is a bit baggy. But I put my hood on under my helmet, so I like the trim cut that it has. Actually It's the best simple hood I've ever used! I'd say it's better than the Lowe version.

hey Phil, What is the elivation at the Pass? Around 5,000ft... Oh, duh...nevermind. [ 11-13-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Dave, I hear you!!!! I got to put the boards on!(still haven't yet) I think it is raining at Paradise, so WA Pass might be the best option. I have two good friends that might want to come. Would you mind a posse? If anyone has news on current conditions anywhere, please share!

Holly, Could you please enlighten us. What the hell are you talking about? Some dudes trying to figure out how to yell:YOU'RE GONNA DIE!!!!! in spanish? [ 11-13-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

Watch it K, you don't want to bring on the wrath of Larson!

quote: Originally posted by Dan Larson: Remember Lambert, I have met you . Yes I am 44years old and from what I saw in FAR better shape than you ever will have the discipline to get into.Don't even try to deny it. Whatever... So whats your point? Is that supposed to be some sort of threat? I'm sure everyone is just so glad that you shared that thought with us. Thanks Dan

quote: Originally posted by Charlie: cigarette smoke won't do anything but stink up you're clothes and make you want to gag. But, have you guys ever heard of a "contact high?" Maybe the people complaining about you tools smokin out the hut don't want to get high in any way, shape, or form!? Are you so ignorant/ arrogant that you think someone who chooses and works to live a different lifestyle than you somehow has less rights to the mountains and it's facilities than you? ...pretty lame, guys. I think that the contact high theory is a myth. But I'd agree with you Charlie. People shouldn't be hot boxin a public facility. A pull off a one hitter thats held in is one thing, but roasting up a fat bowl or joint is a little much. On the other hand charlie, it sounds like a majority of the anti-pot posters on this thread are saying that stoners don't belong in the mountains. Thats pretty lame, and its about the only reason that I'm voicing my opinion here.

quote: Originally posted by Dan Larson: Once again Eric You WERE e-mailed and called repeatedly I was very concerned about you coming out here for no reason. You still have the ignorance to think I should have gone climbing with you instead of seeing my father on his death bed. What an idiot . As for special k and Lambone Losers , Special K says everybody give Dan shit .What apussy loser. I am sure that if anyone confronted you out there you wouldn't be kickin no balls. Like I said before the losers are everywhere. And you say that stoners lack character Pops, you are at least twice my age, and listen to you...it sounds like you just got out of 5th grade, you "apussy loser." Why don't you just stick to your coporate desk job and keep you nose out of things that you are totaly ignorant about - like climbing. You have been guided up Ranier and the Tooth or whatever, great. That does not qualify you to pass judgements upon other climbers actions.

Can't take a little joke mister defensive. Fine, I guess you won't get a signed Big Lou poster. I'll just have to give it to some one who will appreciate it...your flaming is getting old. Good night

quote: Originally posted by Dan Larson: Hey Lameboy You little wimp . I remember meeting you at v-world I seriously doubt you are half as good as you ever told your mother you were. as far as my climbing ability I take it seriously and have learned and done alot this last year . Seriously put alot into it. Your remarks are totally off base. My opinion of stoners and thier lack of character are justified . You are irresponsible and careless . Nice language fella you must have a short memory..Dan Yeah, and I still have that poster that I asked Big Lou to sign for you sitting in my locker. What happened, you never came back in? As for you big fella, you don't know anything about me. But I will tell you this. My dad put a lot of time and effort into his midlife crisis as well. These days it's just a picture on the wall that he brags to his friends about What you said pissed me off a little bit because some of my best friends (who are bad ass climbers, safe, responsible, carefull, motivated, all of that) also smoke lots of dope. I don't, but whatever...I was mostly just pushin your buttons. My opinions of newbie mountaineers are justified as well, and supportable. For instance, take a look at a copy of Accidents in North American Mountaineering sometime. Then tell me how many reports claim that accident victims were stoned. Ok, now how many accident victims were inexperienced climbers. Or were victims of rock fall/avalances caused by inexperianced climbers. Or were rescuers who were injured or killed while rescuing inexperienced climbers. Still think that pot is the problem....? Anyway, glad your still into it, be safe. See ya round, come grab that poster sometime, it's covered in chalk dust and smells like my Sportivas. [ 11-13-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

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