Stefan

dang. I have seen the truck in the driveway of that house on the roads around where I live--you can't help but notice bohemith trucks like that. that is kinda close.

You thought this meeting was appropriate at the time of organizing it. Why would you ever have a motivation to do something wrong? I think your motivations are comendable. Good for you for trying. You are appearing as a father figure for the son that is not yours. Great for you! As you know with your children, you must teach them some of the pitfalls of life--and as such you must teach the same lessons to the "son" who is looking up to you. IMO, parenthood never ends no matter what age your children or you are at.

Same here. My word is good.

are you a weight freak and willing to gamble a bit? Here is one tip for longer trips when you want to carry white gas or kerosene. Unless you have money for a titanium bottle...here is a suggestion for us hobos out there. Carry the smallest MSR metal bottle, but carry the rest of the fuel in a plastic drinking bottle(s). Never had problems when I did this for a 3 week trip. I don't know what the gas will do to the plastic in 4 weeks. I had to be extra careful to pack the plastic bottle away correctly so it did not puncture.

now that is something I need. loved the ice thing.

How about something even better? How about being a belay slave for either the other person for one day?

Now I have you in quotes. Let's come back to this thread on November 5th and see if you will say you are wrong on your wrong.

Don't forget. The NW trailhead park pass is also good for one full year FROM the month you buy it.

I always buy shorts from Goodwill becuase I glissade come spring or early summer...but the butt eventually wears out, so I buy $1.00 shorts. They seem to always have some nylon shorts in stock. Sometimes I wear the shorts over the expensive goretex pants as a "protective layer" so the goretex doesn't shread. They also have other good outdoor stuff clothes which they don't know is expensive, but you gotta look hard and often.

buy mapping software. Then print your maps on regular paper and give copies to every one in your party--but carry yours in a plastic bag of some type. This way, you can trash the paper instead of having to "take care" of the single map you have of the area. I also have another copy of the map in the backpack in case I accidently lose my first one somewhere on the trip.

steal other folks ideas and pass'em off as yer own! oooo. didn't see that one. oops.

Plan ahead with water to save weight. If need energy from drinks, bring electrolyte pills instead. Do not carry water if you think you are going to pass several streams. Instead, buy one of those collapsible plastic cups and keep it in your pocket. When you come across a stream, pull out the cup and drink from the stream. It beats bending over with a pack and drinking from the stream. here's what one looks like: http://www.shopzilla.com/8N_-_cat_id--12040100__nwylf--__oid--702179962

Duct tape is useful for things that break in the backcountry, but how to bring duct tape without bringing the whole roll? Rap duct tape around your ski poles for how much you think you need. Can also rap duct tape around MSR fuel bottles.

some a little more challenging than a walkup...but might be fun with the kid as it is minor scrambling Mt. Forgotten Del Campo/Gothic Sperry Mt. Pugh Breccia

Go with Denali Ascents. I have a friend who weighs about 180lbs and broke the fabric on the Lightning Ascents on the second day out. I have heard of rumors of other people breaking on the fabric too. But I also know someone who weighs about 120lbs and loves the Lightning Ascents.

I have a closet in my house that is 20 feet long by 7 feet wide--that's where I keep my stuff I have shelves for everything I hang all my clothes and sleeping bags All my climbing hardwear is hung on a pegpoard--I have found the pegpoard extremely helpful This organization helps me out becuase all I have to do is visually "scan" for something and there it is. I have noticed that I rarely forget anything becuase I can see everything when I pack.

i wish disco would be back in vogue. i feel lonely.

Oi! I did not it was that mucho dinero.

Yea, that post does seem suspicious....but the fact of the matter is my wife is a sexual offender therapist for adolescents....and the stories....well, they are interesting.

And how much does a newest fighter jet cost? I think $60million? If that is true, you could build 6 of them. I think 6 fighter jets would be more worth it.

you would be surprised how often this actually happens around the Puget Sound area--when they are caught. Juveniles do it most frequently, but the news outlets do not report on these activities. hay bails are the preferred method of choice for getting up there.

hey that's pretty cool thanks for sharing

hopefully they will cut police for less traffic tickets!

bouldering is still the truest sense of climbing. its just you and the rock baby! crash pads are aid.

Its fine in September, not too hot, not too cold. You just have the problem with a potential hurricane...but anywhere in the Carribean has this potential problem from about mid August to the end of October.