Lambone

Hey erik, I'd like to see your flourescent lycra collection! Every generation has a fad, from army surplus, to pink stretch tights, to prana baggies, it's all the same only more expensive.

Roots baby!

I am recently engaged, but thanks anyway.

I don't know, you'd have to ask Tonebone. Maybe it had something to do with all the dope we used to smoke. "Role up a bone dude". We were just silly little college fools. I just wanted to carry abit of my heritige with me to the cascades. Call it nestalgia(?).

Ok, here is the deal. My last name is Lambert. My old buddies in Montana used to call me Lambone. The nick name just stuck. I never thought about doin' the nasty with lambs untill you perverted, sick bastards brought it up! Now that you know my last name, please don't track me down and kill me! -matt

Right on forrest, Not that anyone cares, but I am bored so I'll share another mini epic. We once had to drop a bike off for returning to the car on an Ice climbing outing In Cooke City, Wyoming. The climb went well, but I almost killed myself biking downhill on the ICY road afterwards, totaly out of control. I almost went head on into a monster snowplow! Those were the days... We went to look for sheep later that night!

Sorry to bore you guys, I am just getting fed up with people making fun of my username. It is destroying my self-esteme. I know that climbing comes second, after being accepted into the cascade climbers gang. But it scares me that Lambone will never do...I should just retire it. [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 06-01-2001).]

Good call Jon. If you really want to be slick you can get a small square gas station reciept, about 1in. by 2in. Make sure it's faded with purple ink, then you can flash it on your way in and out at your lesiure. Becarefull, they won't like you if you get caught. And scope out the stuff around Saddlebag Lake just outside the gate. No hassels, awsome peaks, less tourists! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 06-01-2001).] [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 06-01-2001).]

An old ex-friend/ ex-boss of mine climbed it once. He flew in by chopper with another party to split the cost. He said that its the way to go if you want to rally it light and fast in a day. Ethics Schmethics!

Yo pope, suck it! Naw, just kiddin' man. The rant was all my fault. I am just not very good about picking up on sarcasm. The issue that I was adressing is one that has bothered me since I began climbing 13 years ago. It's not about bolts, it's about attitudes. But it isn't fair to pin it on you guys. Like you said, we don't even know each other. Anyway, spray on 'cause it makes life interesting. And I'd still like to know if Donna can really top step. If so I'd be pretty damn impressed. I'm sure you two used to play some fun games with aiders!!

P.S. Don't be scared off by that old thread on the Rockfest 2001. Regardless of what some people think, we are going to have a good time! I promise not to rant and rave in the clinic!

We took stoves, but no fuel to Nepal on Northwest and Thai airlines. They were in our huge bags. No problems. But I have heard some horror stories! P.S. Don't put crampons in your carry on if traveling internationaly!!!!!!

I have got one of those, altough yours was a bit better. I was leading the stellar pitch in the geat circle of Zodiac when I looked down to see my knot almost completely untied. I was soooo close to losing the rope completely. Down aiding on scetchy heads with no rope would have made me crap my pants for sure. I use a saftey knot every time now. It only takes one of those close calls to lose a lazy attitude. Ay other scetchy close calls out there?

Don't forget to change your oil before going up the hill, and check your brakes before heading back down! Have fun.

Good question folks, that might be usefull information huh! The clinics start at 2:00 and go through 5:00 on Saturday June 9th. We might be able to go a little past five if folks want to. We plan to meet at the eight-mile butress. The most recent course I took in self rescue consited of two full eight hour days of intensive knot tieing and system set ups. So I am going to try and pick the most usefull and basic concepts to fit into our three hours. By all means it will be a good start for anyone who is new to self rescue. Please contact Feathered Friends for more specific details about the Rockfest. If you have more questions about the rescue clinic please feel free to ask. Thanks alot. -Matt

Hey "wankers", It's been fun, thanks for the insight. Believe it or not I really do have alot of respect for all you old schoolers who pioneered the climbing around here. Thanks for the hard work, I enjoy climbing on your classics. I hope I didn't step on anyone's toes too much. I am ussualy quite a passive sit on the fence post type. Sometimes when I get ranting about something I tend to trip over my words. Still it was all in good fun and debate. You guys stick with your beliefs and values, and I'll keep participating in all forms of climbing, and we'll all keep having fun. You can knock other climbers down as much as you want, my goal was to inspire you to think twice before you do. Make sure the climber you knock really deserves it first. I am going to start an all arounders climbing gang. Well have secret handshakes and all that soon enough, but I know that we will never be able to compete with the old school Trad Kings. Peace, Jah Love, it's all good!!!!!!!!!!!! -matt

Hey, all you so called environmentalist Trad climbers. Just in case you didn't notice... There are much bigger issues to bitch about than little bolts on a rock face that nobody (except climbers)give a shit about. Bolts harm nothing but the value that humans place upon the aestheics of nature. Personaly, when I go up to Index I am so struck by the huge quarry scar that I hardly notice the bolts. When the train roles by I can hardly hear the crowds below. If you think sport climbers are the biggest threat to your precious little cragging environment, you should dig a little deeper. If you were true environmentalist than you would quit your selfish climbing endeavors and spend your time doing something actively beneficial for the evironment. Think about that next time you load up the SUV and head out to Leavenworth. You talk about your values... well, show me the money! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 05-31-2001).]

No Donna, you have mistaken me. I don't want to see you. I want to see you top step, on something other than slab. I could care less about what you look like. From pope's discription I'd rather go to the zoo.

Dr. Dwayner, Ok, fine. I see where you are coming from. You still don't want to accept that being nice to people (in this case climbers), is the best way to gain their respect. You may hate sport climbers, but they are going to hate you back as long as you keep it up. It's ok, I know it is sometimes difficult for old people to open up to new ideas, but if you really want to see a change you will have to put one foot forward also. People will argue for and against bolts, same as abortion, till the day we both die. What about this then. Why is that you scoff at boulderers. They do not scar the rock, other than chalk. They do no permenent damage. Their form of climbing is pure. Purer than that of one Trad climber who uses a rope, etc. Why must you disgrace their passion? What makes their passion so different from yours? Why not show prospective sport climbers where the bouldering is, if it will keep them from clipping bolts. What is really so bad about a boulder tour of Leavenworth. Andy is a nice guy. He likes to help people out, he's voulenteering his time. Why is that lame? Is it because he wants to "clue" people in? Are you one of those Trad clowns that thinks everything should be kept a secret? Shh, don't tell anyone about it, "not in my back yard!" Think back to your previous remarks. Why do you mock boulderers? I don't get your motivation? I do not consider myself a real boulderer, because I am not passionet about it. But my freinds are. They are good people, and you have insulted them, more than once. In turn you have offended me, and done a disservice to the community. Why should I not stand up for them, and our beliefs. Just cause your old school doesn't mean you are allways right. Tell me O great one. Sit me down on your lap once more. Justify your love for spray! P.S.- pope can suck it! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 05-31-2001).]

Sorry Dwayner, my hero's aint from around here. Nice tribute though. Bring on more big Lou whoever his face.

Ok, fair enough. But remember, I never said I was for or against placing bolts. I'm keeping my mouth shut about that one. I clip 'um but I don't drill 'um. And I enjoy it, cause they enable me to experience all kinds of rock. Don't knock my values. I'm talking about a much bigger picture here.

For anyone interested there are a few spots left for the FREE self rescue clinic at the Rockfest in Leavenworth. This is more than a promotion, this is usefull knowledge, for Free! You will learn and practice systems that will enable a smooth and effecient (if there is such a thing)escape off a multipitch climb. We will also go over some systems that are usefull in crevase rescue such as Z- pulley systems and such. But, the clinic will focus on rock rescue basics. Well do what we can in three hours or so. Please feel free to post any questions. Or spray away, we'll make more. Leave your cell phone in the car! Learn how to get off a route on your own. Please register with Feathered Friends. [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 05-31-2001).]

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Dwayner and Pope, Hey Pops, it sounds like you have been climbing since before I was born, and for that I give you props (rent "Boys in the Hood" or something). My whole beef with you in the first place was about your slander of other climbers. You are the one who needs to learn to accept the reality of this day and age. Lets say I was one pitch up on you on some long route. I'll give you your space anytime of the day. Hell I'd even let an old dog like you pass me if you were on my tail. But start making fun of me cause I have some quickdraws on my harness and I'll piss on your head. Your comments about the rock fest pissed me off. And I think they would piss off any boulderer as well. Do you think that attitude is going to earn the respect from the youth? I know people who want to retro-bolt run out leads just to spite people with attitudes like yours. When I see an old timer at the crag, I don't think WOW cool, I bet I could learn something from that guy. I think shit I better not talk to him cause he doesn't want me here. The "Trad Klans" "not in my backyard" attitude has got to go. It is as outdated as racism. This is the time of a new generation, you're old school. You're history. Rather than be negative and slander new climbers, why don't you try and do something positive with your experience. Open yourself up and show people why you wan't to preserve the roots of rock climbing. That is why I want to contribute to rock fest; To do what I can to pass on my knowledge to people less experienced than I. I want to show people how to get off a route in an emergency without using their cell phones. Sure I'd rather be climbing, but I enjoy teaching if it benefits the climbing community, even in a small way. The Trad climbing community (at least you guys) are unwelcoming and snobish. You do nothing to benefit the cause of traditional climbing (the roots). You intimidate people to boost your own ego. And scare others away. The irony is that your roots are going to be buried with you. Because you are to "tough" to share them. P.S. I'd like to see Donna top step.

P.S. Special Ed is the only one who posted on this thread who knows what the hell he is talking about. Blodgett is the bomb. Montana makes Washington look like a baby's butt. Glacier, The Beartooths, Blodgett. Montana rocks. Although Wyoming is pretty cool too. The Winds baby...