Lambone

Took my last final today...ever... Damn that feels good. Time for beers and Big Walls. Peace out folks, see ya in Yosemite or Ashland. If your drivin through and need a place to crash give me a shout, we got room. The Cascades have been good to me and I will miss this range, and the great partners that I've made here. But...I hope to be back often, and once i have a job I will be here sprayin 40 hours a week

It's a cool place. We got the hell out of bancock and Krabi ASAP and headed for the beach. Ray-Lay (Sp?) Beach is the most convienient place to stay, but not the cheapest. There are about 4-5 bungalo services to choose from, some better than others, some cheaper. Lots of cheap seafood! Bring yer sunscreen and chase the shade. Also, get a mat to help keep the sand off everything. Bring anodized biners if you have them, the salty air corodes regular aluminum pretty quick. There are some trad routes, but probly not worth bringing a rack. Get the guide book at the local shop (King Climbers I think...). It tells you what routes have been rebolted, stick to those. Most of the popular moderate routes have been rebolted, with big ring glue-in stainless steel jobs. Donate some $ for the effort. Enjoy, it's a great place, bring lots of chalk and drink tons of water!

don't know...I did the clinic saturday and climbed at index on sunday... bummer if you missed the bar'b'que and slide show, it was cool. There were about 100 folks there, bugers, beer, slacklines...a good time was had. Thanks Feathered Friends!

My wife and I are planning a trip next winter. Probly just a trek, but thats cool cause I'd just like to see those cliffs with my own eyes. Plus it will be easier to appreciate the beauty with out the stress of getting routes in. Plus I'll b more inspired to go back with a partner... Yeah, I know...no cell coverage down there, so STFU

thats cool, I expected it. about 8 people showed up and the clinic went great. It's allways good to go over that stuff... notice I wasn't offering a glacier rescue clinic, in that case all you would need to bring is a cell phone

Hi folks, I am going to be giving a self-rescue clinic at Leavenworth this Saturday from 2-5 for the Feathered Friends Rockfest. We will focus on basic self rescue techniques for multipitch rock climbing including: Load-Release knots Escape the Belay Passing the Knot Assisted lowering Basic Hauling With three hours we should have plenty of time for demonstration and ground practice. The clinic is free, but Feathered Friends would like you to register beforehand. Here is the info: http://www.featheredfriends.com/other/Rockfest.htm I have no idea how many people are signed up already, but the more the merrier. Some familiarity with the munter-mule knot and other standard knots would be helpfull, but is not required. Bring a few big locking biners, some spare biners, one or two cordelletes. Hope to see you there. Any questions, just post here or send an email.

To the TOP!

Now that's some good spray, Attitude! I have a pair of Camp Aluminum Strap-ons, and they work awsome. I am pretty confident on taking them anywhere that doesn't involve rock or vertical ice, and they are light as hell.

What kind of boat did you get David? We just bought a Catalina Capri 22, can't wait to put her in the water!

Hi folks, I am going to be giving a self-rescue clinic at Leavenworth this Saturday from 2-5 for the Feathered Friends Rockfest. We will focus on basic self rescue techniques for multipitch rock climbing including: Load-Release knots Escape the Belay Passing the Knot Assisted lowering Basic Hauling With three hours we should have plenty of time for demonstration and ground practice. The clinic is free, but Feathered Friends would like you to register beforehand. Here is the info: http://www.featheredfriends.com/other/Rockfest.htm I have no idea how many people are signed up already, but the more the merrier. Some familiarity with the munter-mule knot and other standard knots would be helpfull, but is not required. Bring a few big locking biners, some spare biners, one or two cordelletes. Hope to see you there. Any questions, just post here or send an email.

Woohoo!

I agree %100 Tex, my thoughts exactly...

Not Beta...he was the man! I loved watching him humbley put the VW sportos to shame in his EB's...I can only imagine his grace out on the granite. The first time I saw him at Index he was giving up a beautiful climbing day to pick up trash. Next time I saw him he was working hard on preping a new route. He gave alot to to our community, and will be missed.

Yeah dude, f*&k Howie...punk ass can't even bring a bro some water.

Shit, was tonight the only showing?

check the climbers message board at Camp 4, you'll find partners there. Just make sure they know their shit before plotting something big. Some of my best and worst climbing experiences have been with strangers met in camp 4. Have fun, good luck!

I just like the shade that those trees offer... I supposed I wouldn't object to a pruning, but to see some big cut tree stumps there would be just dumb... kinda like the approach trail "variation"...

Hey AlpineK, Keep in mind that those same trees give us shade on hot summer days.... You can allways put warmer clothes on, but can only strip so much off. I like the trees at index and would be bummed/pissed if you cut them down. Just my opinion...

sorry man, got plans with erik the hippy

HOLY SHIT I CAN' T FREAKIN BELIEVE IT!

I thought it waa allready detatched... thats how people climb up it right, eh???

Yep you don't get much friction with skinny ropes and the Reverso...this is pretty evident when rappeling, especialy on a single 8 mil! Using two biners helps.

Shit I knew I felt somethin!

Nice! Just a hint, next time plan ahead on doing the Nutcracker, and saying goodbye to El Cap for a while in the meadow before you leave Nutcracker is a true classic, the second clean route ever done in Yosemite, and fun moves!

"In one generation, we see a very Western man. That's what education can do." What the hell is that supposed to mean catbird???