Cpt.Caveman

I push hemp rope only. None of that other jive bro Bronco when are you venturing? BTW to help stop the snow balling duct tape the bottom of your crampons. I would also take at least one picket anyway. They are real damn light anyhow...

You can scramble up one of the Couloirs (Ulrich's or Cascadian) on the south side. Depending on your skill level you probably may not wish to take a rope. I dont know what conditions are there currrently so you may want to take some boots and an axe or pole in case you have to climb some steep snow. Hardware needed for "approach" is lots of water

Good ideas Dru! I am also gonna get a chain link steering wheel with some Zebra striped seat covers too. I need the supertint with some type of logo painted on the back window... How about "Phat Crack" ?! [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 06-13-2001).]

I recently purchased a Pacer in Cali===> you know the one that looks like a fish tank It is hot pink with shiny chrome bumpers too. I think I am gonna get fuzzy dice and some curb feelers with some spoked rims for it. Do you think that is acceptable guys?

Wow Donna how many kilonewtons does your harness hold ?! Might want to get the dumptruck weight version?

Well sock man is way better than Rock Man No shame in that. Mike has done his own Sahale meister you can ask him what that is all about. [This message has been edited by Cpt.Caveman (edited 06-13-2001).]

Aidan, Comments respected but speak for yourself. I can recall people climbing drunk and I think it is much more dangerous but legal I personally would not climb fried up with someone that did not take to it as ok. As far as diminishing mental competence maybe you are right in a sense. But how many brain cells does it really take to pull on a piece of rock and stick in pro?? Not much if you ask me. It has helped me and hindered me a time or 3 in the past but most of the time it niether hinders or helps much but simply relaxes me to enjoy my mountain experience. People have been doing it for years and many of the greats I might add... -Cpt

Slaphappy, I tend to agree with a lot of the comments made in Erik's letter. Though personally have nothing against Smoot either. To attack Erik in your fashion by areshole is a little close minded if you ask me. I could think of plenty of things to do when in Seattle other than what is mentioned. Also I think there was no mention of Leavenworth if I recall.. Is not Leavenworth one of my favorite destinations ===> yes and many other people would agree it should not be left out. Perhaps it was because it is a longer drive from Seattle?? I don't recall if there was even a mention of other guidebooks for climbing as well. To sum it up in my eyes I really think that Jeff Smoot had good intentions and I think cool what an effort. However I also agree with Erik's comments in his letter. The article was also too short if you ask me. Perhaps he was limited in space by the magazine?? Either way Slaphappy maybe you should look at it from a larger picture?? I wish I had the magazine here to reference. Hey BTW off the subject but if anyone is headed to Tuolomne then hit that sport route in that mag "Cryin Time Again" it is fun -Cpt

Pro Popper sounds pretty fun. Take some pictures on the summit so we can all see

My daddy was Bam Bam from the Flinstones. I think he would make Mince meat outta most folks It is hard having a movie star as my pops. No need to bring in my pappy to fight my battles for me Let's team up for the first siege\alpine\porter\guided\solo ascent of Rainier?! I will hire ScottP as expedition leader. I will have the NPS move the wheel chair accessible shitter to our basecamp if we decide to make it other than muir by simply threatening to sue. We will carry nothing and have all our gear hauled for us! What do you say??!! -Cpt

I would have stolen thier beer and women. Congrats on the free brews on that one.

Dru, You can have the glitter from the glove that was discarded that morning. It was covered with a fine brown mess You have a fecal fetish ?

Deal and Oh I aint Tshirt man either in case you were wonderin... Call us "Team super high speed , we are gonna summit kuzz we bad ass". I know Bronco will agree. Hey this is fun

I got it why dont you ask the editors of Rock and Ice and Climbing to explain this definition and also capsule style too. Bottom line is it sounds almost like some sort of bragging rights or one upmanship or something like that. I did it with one boot I did it blindfolded, I did it without an ice axe..... Does anyones else agree on this point? I still like this funny discussion -Cpt

We only render payment in green plants. ScottP if that is acceptable name your price.

maybe you should have slashed their tires or something.

Flea dog don't be scarin all the women away! Maybe one day they will want to climb with us

Scott and all you people talking about definitions are really just funny. I think style is great but this conversation has really turned into an I am not wrong you are bickerfest Keep me entertained.

I love to blaze and sometimes it krushes my mental game for climbing. Sometimes it helps too. But E Dog if you wanna toke it up I got some kind buds from the other E Dog outta Reno

Erik he's most likely laughing at you right now as he cranks some kewl granite

Tank you mon, I dont have time to do the dirty work at the moment

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This is a great session guys keep it up

Maybe someone should bolt routes up Rampart Ridge by Rainier?? I bet that would be perfect.

Maybe we should all rave about how good Fossil Rock is so the masses head out there for more of the same