Lambone

Boston Basin is really nice. Allthough the scrambles are a bit technical.

Dwayner, Thanks old pal, but keep in mind that I didn't come up with this silly little term. Our beloved cc.com forefathers did, hence the Newbie board. I just enjoy mocking stupid lingo. Pimp the crimp and slap the slope bro. You got to come check out my new sick testpiece in the cave! www.verticalworld.com (Not a plug, you asked!) At the gym we only classify people as super burly or merely human It's easy to tell the diference. Newbies look at Climbing in a way which those who are experienced will never see it again...as NEW. Its exiteing, I dig their energy. When they smile that is And don't back into your car at the crag [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 08-30-2001).]

Hikerwa, It's not called lieing, it's sandbagging. And sandbagging is ok. Take everything on the interenet with a grain of salt and you won't be disappointed by reality!

When I stumbled into that silly icon, I expected this to be a simple positive SALUTE to all those newbies (beginners, whatever) out there. Not a newbie bash. Newbies rock, when they are friendly that is!

I just thought the lil' smiley faces were kinda funny!

Thinking about heading up there in a couple of weeks. Any words on conditions? I'd assume that it be good alpine ice about now. Anybody done it recently, or in September years past? Thanks.

You gotta love those newbies!

Damn, you got me there. Got some extra time on your hands huh vegie! You Alien...

Reno is not such a bad option if that works for ya.

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Nice Captin, you be gettin' some!!! Hey, save me the trouble of looking it up and tell me where it is??? Just the general vicinity will do. Just curious... I figure that its not in the Enchantments!

Nice try, but we all know you are fat. Went to E-38 for a day of clippin'. Checked out the Far Side to get away from the crowds. What an interesting pile of choss... Some asshole backed into our car at the parking lot and drove away. Now my friend has a huge dent in her door. Why is it that assholes like that seem to frequent Exit-38? I know I can be an asshole, but at least I admit to my mistakes. If you know who did it please rat them out! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 08-27-2001).]

Two words: TOO HEAVY. Thats why your friend is selling it in the first place. Twice as heavy when the whole thing fills with condensation and getts soaked. Unless you need a cheap basecamp tent, save your money for a Bibler, or Integral Designs. my .02$

Damn, got to work again Someday i'll catch you guys/ and girls

Yeah, I think that sounds like a good way to do it. We left bivi gear at Ingalls Lake, but were too hammered to reach it after the climb. My pack is warmer than I thought it would be! Nice job Steven.

Nice report Dwayner. Not that it matters, but I saw Big Lou at Vertical World last week. He was doing a talk for some corporate group, and I got to shake his hand He is definately a big guy...

dude, I thought you were leaving a week ago, oh well, have a blast! Don't lose you gas money in the casinos!

David, I'm lookin at my photos from Forbidden a couple of weeks ago. The standard N. Face was continuous snow thats split by some large crevasses. You are right, the couloir to the left is obscured by the large rock buttress in between. From what I can tell it looks pretty dry. I'm jealous, have fun! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 08-23-2001).]

OK Matt, Relax, I wasn't trying to offend you here. I am well aware that you are a competent climber. As I said, I was just curious what you considered to be unnecessary, and what you were planing to leave behind. Thats all. Sorry if I ruffeled your feathers. Lord knows that I am the master of slow and heavy techniques. Anyway, have fun! Let me know how it goes! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 08-23-2001).]

I would argue that if you are not skilled in using the equipment, than it is not worth carrying, be it a picket or first aid kit. With a two man team, it seems you are pushing the saftey envelope. If a bridge colapsess and one member goes in, he better be ready to climb back out. If they can't climb out, then their partner is faced with a serious challange. This challanging rescue would be mission impossible without any means of building an anchor, etc... I'd be very reluctant to bring 0 rescue gear,instead I'd try to carry the lightest stuff possible-Ti-blocks instead of mechanical ascenders, etc.

Hmmm...wow! Well, its good to be loved I guess

Matt, With all due respect... Just curious, do you consider rescue gear as useless equipment? I wouldn't feel comfortable about leaving that stuff behind on a glacier route. You probably won't use it, but what if??? Would you just rely on other climbers to help you out? Your bro, matt [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 08-23-2001).]

John, Sounds like the Park Services mistake, not yours. You didn't call for a rescue did you? I'd apologize politley, then get in the car and leave. I wouldn't feel obligated to explain anything to them. It's not your fault that you had to bivi, blame it on the mountain!

Would you give it a B2 0r B3? So I should bring my extra long "draws" huh!?!? What about glue, do you think some of them trees need to be reinforced?