Lambone

I have been fondeling my cobras ever since they arived in the mail. I can't keep my hands off. I might take them to bed with me... Oh yeah, I slept with my first pair of skis too

Oh yeah, DAN LARSON SUCKS!DAN LARSON SUCKS!DAN LARSON SUCKS!DAN LARSON SUCKS!DAN LARSON SUCKS!

Aidan, Man, I wish I could remember high school...Funny thing is that it wasn't all that long ago. Thats about the only regret I have towards puffin' da ganga. I don't know about the whole 4X as many carcinogens theory, sounds like Marbro propaganda to me. Don't believe everything they teach you in that there institution! But hey, its rad that you're stickin to your guns and not followin the crowd. Keep it up and you'll go far. Respect dawg, Peace Out. P.S. Ice, Ice baby, too cold too cold... (I wish I could remember the rest!)

Jay, The Stratos are the way to go! They are a 9mm chord, have a stiff hand, and hold up to tons of abuse. The core is woven with an extra filiment which makes the rope less prone to failing over a sharp edge. I think they pass the UIAA edge test, but don't quote me on that. Two thums up, they are bomber! But hella expensive... Wet and warm here, should set up well if it ever gets cold

Ok, screw it I'm headed there on Saturday. Any special tips on getting to the best Seracs? Can you eye ball good spots from the trail? It sounds like you just hook a left where the trail forks just above tree line, then hump it about a mile east to the ice. S'dat da way? Hope to see yall up there! Word [ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

quote: Originally posted by David Parker: What did the Cobra say to the Quark? ooops [ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: lambone ]

quote: Originally posted by David Parker: What did the Cobra say to the Quark? What?

Avatars don't coun't, its got to be the real deal. But I'm happy in third, I'll never even attempt to catch you dorks.

cobra...

Yeah, see...I'm not crazy! They must have some funky equipment out there...

COBRA!COBRA!COBRA!

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?