Cpt.Caveman

Tell Fred to get a nice photo of the descent of slesse from the air. Just for losers like me.

I can see your points. I think 60 is fine for *me*. I use it in summer for other needs as well. I TR 35m pitches with single lines. I can see your intentions. Of course the major advantage is where one would place a belay and the other is that you can *theoretically* escape faster. I believe at times a 30m, 50m, or 60m can speed my climbing and communications on different routes for rock where I feel more comfortable than on ice. I can elaborate but whatever. Just some banter for ya. I don't frown on anybody using one. Just voicing ideas.

Dont know the road systems and names. Just the look of the boulders next to the road and in the vicinity I was at. Could be you are right or wrong. FA on a boulder- Not looking for that myself although others might. I am just looking for entertainment not a grade,name, fa or "new boulder". Not flaming ya Distel32.

Ahead of the game? Ahead because you climb slower due to rope drag, heavier gear, or beacause you are smart enough to know where to put belays? Partially kidding. Where are the real advantages to ice climbing between 60 and 70 meters? Are they great? Are they often? Or are some people just good at justifying the length because they bought one?

I am so fat. I am still sending. Not E12 death routes though. What an inspiration. Mac_10 gargle the butt gravy loser.

I make my contributions to several of the supporters. The problem happened - I bought so much gear I almost don't need much any more. I'm currently looking at one of those nifty little 4 season 1 wall tents but cant think of much more. Mk lite mk series or whatevah. By the way the SD hercules is the shit and last I checked you *can't* walk in to the local REI and find it.

DOCK-TOR-DIP-SHIT

My opinion. I would find them superfluous most of the time. Descents by route or v thread become a *little* faster. Belay options can be better depending on judgement and action... Overall opinon- not really worth it. 60 meter is pretty good for me.

Whatchoo waiting for foo? Make a skiers right at the bottom if da gulley on climbers right is rocky.

Sounds like a piece of crap helmet. Make sure you tell bd that so they take action. Bummer.

I disagree. Napalm all the landing zones too.

*insert self promoting, I am cool, trip report* *insert I know all about everything* *insert post that paints target on back*

There's a ton of boulders near north pillar of mt si. Have it up. Rattlesnake Lake\Ledge area has been a bouldering spot for some time. It's real fun if you live nearby and can shoot over there run up the trail and create a bouldering circuit for training.

yeah but if your name is lambone it's spray fodder.

Miss the funny jokes. I was unable to post on the other thread. I raise double fisted guiness stouts to ya. -RB

after reading this thread I can only assume that muff paris hilton and 3 chimps shagged for a movie. Where's the goods.

Note: I took over 270 shots with several movies using my camera recently. I had to buy another card to make the last 80 shots and movies this time. It's pretty rare but I was on the road for 14 days with museums churches pyramids climbing bars and just plain humor sometimes... I always use maximum quality or highest resolution on all shots. In retrospect I recommend starting with a 256 mb card if you shoot a lot and take short movies like I do. Otherwise something smaller in memory could work. I often spend extended periods of time away from areas where you can buy batteries. This is where I take short movies that burns the batteries.. I have rechargables too.. Hence the reason I make my certain recommendations that may or may not apply to all.

I think both those cameras are fine. Enjoy whatever you get. Dont forget to use the movie options if you have them. They are cool.

sounds like a lot of fun :-)

I dont really care but- It seems more folks are ready to attack Shrubya without a reply to put forth their support to someone else. I'm all for it. Whine all you want but make a statement for your candidates I say. Otherwise you might as well join them in their spineless approach to politics. Oh and BTW canadians get zero fucking vote here so just keep the whining up cuz nobody gives a fuck what you think. For those thin skinned in CAN I do not say sorry just the truth.

My thoughts and ramblings. If 2lbs or less between some of these bags means the trip is lost one way or the other - too cold or - too heavy... Give up and try something else. Just kidding. My techniques- I am usually cutting corners with ropes, rack, stove and fuel, crampons, ice tools, helmet (usually not bringing it), pack weight, rock shoes, boots, clothing etc. I prefer to sleep warm. I can travel cold well..

Yeah that psycho catnip eating feline that Mattp has is one to be reckoned with in the wrong situation. He hasn't mucked with me much but has a 'tude you wouldn't believe for such a small creature. Best defense is no offense or just outright being loud I think.

I can think of several summits without trying too hard that one could benefit by using these type of crampons in the proper setting. Mt Si in winter Sahale in summer Eldorado in summer Snowking in the late summer Colchuck in summer Or just about any trivial short or low angled snow approach that could be icy or not much real snow travel at the right time.

First of all I never said dont get 4mp. If you had seen any of my photos printed off my 50 dollah printer then you might have an inkling why.

Those crampons should do the trick for your use. I understand exactly what you are saying about the snow gets smashed into ice quickly on those trails. But the problems I have found with those crampons is that they are way too fuck with every now and then until you master them type of crampons. I just get sick of dealing with gear that complicated. think aluminum stubais are a way better buy... And there are more brands than that even...