Cpt.Caveman

Me and Dwayner need to have a beer guzzling contest ASAP! Everett I am calling you out Dwayner! Deal?

VeticalTurtle, While I agree all the tools I tried were good (There are more than I listed actually) I think the Carbon's are a steep price to pay for an alpine tool. The FLY is simple good and super light as well as cheap. Plus some Euro climbs M10 in them Plus a personal opinion is that BD is marketing those things well but I dont think they are better than any other in most cases. I think there is a definite hype in the market. Cmonster don't rule out the Simonds either I really really wanted to try them and nobody seemed to have any to demo. I bet they are good. As a matter of fact I slammed Rock and Ice because a lot of times they never include that brand on reviews... Let's hear more.

Jman I already used that one. Isn't it perfect though?!!

If anyone decides to eat one of these varmints soon please let me know so I can get pictures of this!

When the mother erupts and the rock cools all the rap bolters will rush to the scene so they can bolt their way into glory.

I agree Aidan those are excellent tools that I own myself and use now. But you can bet that I will be sporting a set of Flys this winter though.. I tried them out and prefer them. This winter I demoed the Fly, BD Cobra, the Quark, and Grivel light and top machines. For just alpine get the fly it is all you need and will also suffice when you graduate to water ice.. [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 07-25-2001).]

allthumbs, When I climbed Baker I told myself that I would rather have been on Colfax since it looked so fun... Seconding what Lisa says and she aint no gaper let me tell you that

Allthumbs, I dont recommend it but it is possible. I climbed it this way last year in August and it was very broken up. We had a great time. I think I would do it again but not on short notice and it seems I have too many projects this year already I hope you find a partner. Trust me bro I would climb it with you man but too busy this year. Good luck! -Cpt

There is not much out there other than climbing if I recall. River rafting or kayaking maybe.. Hiking.

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For TR I recommned Emerald Bay, Sport you can find some at nearly every crag. Check out the Volcanic Crags along the highway between Truckee and the lake. Lots of cracks at the leap and the Famous Travellers Buttress. You need a guidebook I got one I will loan you.

That is where I learned to Chop Chop at LLeap!

Super Super light (about the same as a quark). Not too bent for alpine but good enough for water ice. Cheap Cheap if you buy in Canada too. 160 $ Canadian last I looked..

Get DMM FLYs

All I know is my friends did the Sitkum Glacier route recently ~ 1 month and they said it was pretty clear. Good Luck and have fun I have never done it.

I have done a lot of climbing at that stateline crag and emerald bay. I lived there for some time. I dont recommmend the gritty granite bye the river just across the NV border but everything at Donner is killer especially Snowshed wall and everything at Emerald Bay is good too. I suggest Lovers Leap as well. Have fun!

I will be on the route Fun fun! [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 07-24-2001).]

That place is made for humor!

Have fun Rafael! Did you ever do the Lost Arrow!?

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Beware of Der Snaffleheunden!

That be where I be possibly, most likely. Wow that rhymed! I'll be looking for you.

What is done is done. If you want to argue then just send me a vicious email or meet me somewhere........ [ 09-19-2002, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: Cpt.Caveman ]