Cpt.Caveman

Helos are aid

Juan would surely make a great partner. I endorse him as a smokin' climber Umm errr I meant great climber Have fun Juan I wish I could go but damn it's not right for me

shredmax, that is one ugly dog butt. I think trask would sniff or lick it though

Onto a barstool soon!

Once in a while I think do the next more difficult route. But then reality hits that I will never be a tough mountain climber. So now I just stick to where I belong. I challenge myself that is for sure but not every climb for me needs to be that way. I like walk up routes and scrambles. If I want to make them more difficult then I solo or try them in winter. If I fail then I learn and do again. There are very *vague* goals I set each season and I usually obtain them but if I dont then I just try it again or move on. There are a few climbs that still give me a head scratcher from time to time but I just try not to dwell on them. Climbing with older folks than me has taught me that just being there is way cooler in the long run.

Follow the masses that's the trail.

I think the prime time is to climb it in Oct or Nov if you are not skiing. It may be a scree slog during this time but it seemed to go quick then for me. A good weather window and less gear seemed to be what was on my mind. Oh yeah and easier driving and approach too. But with all the new snow falling now it might make it different. I guess it all depends on what one is looking for...

I climbed Da Toof once after years hearing of the famed south route. It was not enough as Mike and I simul climbed past the barrage of falling gear passing parties. I stood vigilant and continued on during out perilous ascent. We reached the summit after harrowing hours of bumbling and the dreadful weather On our rappels we had to make our own belays and then finally reached the base as we heard loud shouting above. Escape escape before we have to be part of a rescue I remembered us both saying! We slopped our way down to source lake with partial gratification knowing we could have done it quicker Finally I decided that we must up it one by climbe Da Toof of alpine ice on Observation Rock's North Face the next season. Mike could not make this certain trip but later climbed it twice (hardman)! TimL Vegetables and I sent it with a barrage of ice and many ice screws during sketchy weather (sunny ). We rapped off some shit to the east onto a glacier and walked out. Still not satisfied I look for the next hardman climb Seriously though.... It is all about the journey and an accomplishment of success whatever you find the definition being is cool. The entire experience for me. My most extreme routes above may be laughed at but I will prevail and send Da Toof in winter some day

Crackheadbolter that was a porter long dead with Terminal Gravity Stout. Gapertimmay those look like typical butt sniffers if I have ever seen any Where's lisa to defend her dog Creatures!

I'm all about speed and efficiency. Clip the shit and go. That's all.

I say go with steel. They bite better. I bent my aluminum poons in the Rockies!

quote: Originally posted by Muffy The Wanker Sprayer: Have set up many top rope anchores with runners but want to learn to use JK's super cord stuff. Tell JK to stop using chord when there are 2 fat bolts and suffient length chains. Fucker climbs well though!

Wire toe bails seem to be more prone to failure from my experience. They are great for vertical ice climbing. I recommend something like this I have the step in heel binding with the plastic toe but it's not much different. Works better on my plastics. Sometimes certain crampoons will not fit certain boots as well. [ 11-07-2002, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ]

Looks good to me. Nice work

I'm skeptical of the strengths and durability. [ 11-07-2002, 11:21 AM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ]

How much for the unimog

He'd already exceeded his beer limits of Terminal Gravity stout as Jens gave him too much. I had to keep it away from him at that point.

I have had lots of formal training in 1 aids. I dont have aids though Anyway I used to not carry a 1st aid pouch but now I do. Never know when the unthinkable will happen. Getting training is good. Having a doctor along is probably even better

I think he's a sport climber since he has the plastic cave. I'll have to fix that.

I think he's part grizzly part sasquatch.

Always there when you need him.

The 12 gauge has been tried before. Personally I dont care about the ice out there a whole lot. Go for it. Watch out for the locals one of them emailed me and said he was brining his to shoot down the climbers

quote: Originally posted by COL. Von Spanker: quote:Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: quote:Originally posted by Lambone: One may also argue that it is possible to climb thin ice, or fat ice without "bashing it into submission." It's called technique. Whatever He's got a whole lot of technique from 2 climbs. Doubt it Don't drag my technique into this Ray, I didn't make the thin ice comment.Whatever dude. I doubt you have impeccable technique. Get over it. He's just playing Devils advocate and doesnt know the whole deal.

Just a cough now and was able to ride my bicycle to work today spitting up lung cheese. Bring on the snow.

Should have called it Ghetto Booty