bobinc

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It DOES suck to get stuck behind people on that climb, either at the Crawl or at the summit block (mostly because distances aren't great up there and it is easy to get impatient plus there tend to be beginners who take a very long time). But 8 hrs is probably an average time given the approach distance and the need for some care when treading on exposed kitty litter near the top. It might be possible to do the thing car-to-car in 4-5 hrs, but what woudl be the point? There is a lot to see and enjoy in that area so hurrying (except for the sake of hurrying (Hey, jsut did S Ridge of 3FJ in 3.888 hrs.!..)) seems ridiculous.

Curb weight is the primary determinant of mileage. I have a 15 year old Toyota that gets 40 mpg on the freeway. It cost $1600. Of course I am sure it is louder than a hybrid and doesn't have as many cool features, but it is cheap to operate. A hybrid makes a lot more economic sense if you do a lot of city driving (where the electric side is more in play). If you are an interstate freeway warrior, you will end up paying a lot for very little economy.

Redfish Lake website suggests Sept 30 as cut off date for the boat. Yep -- confirmed via email with them today. Mountaineer's Route is the one I was looking at.

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I will be out that way heading in to the Labor Day weekend (probably Thurs/Fri or Fri/Sat). Plans a bit in flux right now because of work uncertainty. Have all the gear and the experience to lead most/all of the route, just need a partner. The catch is... I will probably be in the area because of work but wouldn't be able to get you out there (although the return trip is no problem). So this may be one for a local or someone coming back through that way. Please PM if interested.

ProSki (in season)

Yeah, the old Clogs are bombproof but they also weigh a ton and that can add up. But the oversize handle is nice with gloves on.

More on it here (plenty of cch bashing included) www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=105618&f=0&b=0

The paterfamilias' name is Jim Bob. 'nuf said.

are ya sure about Ducks and Drakes being rhyming slang? I thought it had to do with being careless with something, as in, "he's playing ducks and drakes with his money". [As in ducks and drakes skittering about on the pond.]

another vote for the Kaukulator...

I like the Whittaker ok but it seems bulky and heavy if you just want a knife to cut tat, etc. Plus you get leafletted by the Jesus-freak owner when you get one.

We climbed Prince of Darkness on Dec 27 (to avoid crowds, obviously) and threw a handwarmer into the chalk bag and also laced one on top of the toes. I seem to recall a modified wool sock street waif improv look for much of the rest of the foot, as well.

The cardio may not seem like a big deal, but it does mean you can get in some exercise and climb in one place rather than having to run outside all of the time in winter and/or join a second gym.

You're a bollixless bollix.

It's typically $100/state. Right now, I've seen it online for $70/state but if you are worried about GPS compatibility, make sure it's the right version. DK about special paper; we just use contact sheets over regular paper.

If your time is worth nothing, you can drive it. It's a long way (ca 1400 miles) but if your car gets good mileage, it's abt $100 in gas one way; less, obviously, if you share. Flying is probably better; you can sometimes find RTs via Ontario for under $200 and it only takes a couple of hrs. But then you are renting a car for perhaps $25-30/day... It's 2+ hrs from Ontario airport to HV Campground.

Steve House wrote something on this in R&I about a year ago. However, I think it was for a 2 person sleeping bag; can't recall for sure if it was also a shelter. I believe it was Jan 04 issue.

Tua Cirque's 190 w/3pins + Asolo Snowfields -- such a classic rig!!

It's a car wash; I delayed going down until Thurs because of it. A group of us will be at Indian Cove, Site 12 through Sun then I'll probably be over at Ryan for a few days. I'm the grumpy guy with the stupid rental car.

Bollard

Nothing that a few thousand throws won't change...

Pretty sure I'm headin' down there and in position from Dec 12-17. Will have all needed gear and car. I've been there twice in last 4 yrs and interested in a wide range of routes; PM if interested.

Ginger Cracks is fun; the 5.9 crux really isn't 5.9, in part because a bolt has been added. All belay stations are now bolted. It's easy to get ropes stuck so be prepared. The Pope is a good, fun 3p to the right of Solar Slab if you have to deal with crowds. Johnny Vegas is also good but, again, watch for ropes getting snagged on the rappel.