Sargent_Rock

Strong work, mate! The beauty of our sport is that there seems to be endless new problems to discover and climb. Thanks for sharing your enjoyment of climbing with us. Sarg

I have to agree with those who believe that the euro death knot is the best knot for tying two rappel ropes together. Less chance of it getting stuck; easy to untie after the rappels. Sarg

Thanks trask, you really got me into the holiday spirit. Happy New Year

Jon: I tried to submit a picture into the photo gallery, but wasn't able to because the photo was to large. However when I checked the properties of the picture it was within the kb limits. What am I doing wrong? Any advice? Sarg

Hey Jon: I tried to send a picture to the photo gallery, but I failed because the "size" (kb?) was to big. Not sure what I did wrong. The properties of the photo put the bytes will within the "limits." Any help?

So forgive me, but I'm trying to relate this little story to climbing (which I think this site is about): the Ant is the motivated/disciplined climber who gets up a 4AM, has goals and lists, can tick the numbers, and works out from dawn to dark. And the Grasshopper is the climber who gets up late (hungover), smokes pot and drinks coffee until noon, when (beer in hand) he/she finally leaves camp to do a moderate boulder problem in the evening sun... Right? Well trask, it seems to me there are alot of climbers, most of us climbers who are somewhere between the Grasshopper and the Ant. How do we vote?

Sorry Ice Climbers, Over here on the East side of them ole mountains it's really warm. I was out bouldering in a T shirt today... Rock Climbers have just got to love "winters" like this one.

At this time the only ice you'll see in Eastern Washington will be in a mixed drink.

You guys have forgotten to mention two of the best: Third Man On The Mountain The West Face of Sentinel Sarg

check out: http://www.arizonabouldering.com Also look up Queen Creek. Say hello to the gang from North Central Washington if you see them there.

Just for the record, SK, no scientific study (that I have been able to discover) has demonstrated that there is in fact a "lunar effect." That is, people are "wierdo," do more crazy things, have more accidents, behave in a more bizarre pattern during the full moon. If you know of a study that has been able to demonstrate a lunar effect, let me know. Otherwise, just enjoy the increase light on the rocks.

Stefan: It is quite possible to rappel into the Concord-Lexington Col off the South Face of Concord. One has the choice of one double rope rap, or some down climbing and two single rope rappels. From the summit of Concord go east along the sharp rock ridge until one can scramble down the slab to the large ledge with a stout tree usually laced with many slings. A double rope rappel will land one in the col. From Lexington I have seen slings that suggest two single rope rappels are possible if one down climbs the South Face rt. a short ways. I have not tried that descent, so I can't verify it. I usually have two ropes (8.5 mm) and prefer the double rope rappel.

Hey, Has anyone been up the Silver Star Glacier recently? Will I need "ice tools," or can I do it in tennis shoes and a T shirt?? Sarg

Has anyone been up the N. Ridge of Stuart lately (last two weeks)? What approach did you use? what desent? How were the mandatory snow climbs? Thanks for any and all information.

Dan Sentinel Rock (from the south notch)might be just what your looking for. In early March there may be a patch or two of snow (depending on the year). But this route would offer mainly easy scrambling, a crowd-free outing, and an impressive summit. Have a great trip! Sarg

A day off at last!Cold tempts, but promise of sun,a stone and blue skies.

Yosemite dreams Melting down a winter's mind Oh, to touch warm rock

I think Darryl has made some very valid and important observations: the source of the problem may not rest with an individual or an ideology, but simply the popularity of the place. More people, more potential for crazy people. The solution may not be as easy to identify. One can turn back the pages of rock climbing history, and review other climbing areas. From the start the Elbsandstein had rules about who could put up routes, and how far the bolts had to be spaced. Do the German's have the same problems with their climbing areas? And if they don't, is it because of rules, or because of an open, supportive climbing community?

In doors I saw sun Light across a white/blue ridge Sad to be enclosed

Amen

Will: I enjoy cheap women and expensive beer. Can I go along? (What's scotch?) Sarg

I have to agree. We're lucky to have someone able and willing to put out that much time and concern for the climbing community. Thanks!

Uncle Tricky:I love a good Haiku (or two). Here's one for you: Pitons gather rustMemories of the sixtiesReturn with warm rock [ 11-11-2001: Message edited by: Sargent Rock ]

Hang up your rock shoes or head south to J-Tree. Snow down to the 2000 foot level on the local hills. I guess there are other sports besides rock climbing.

No worries, Dan at our age we can get quite a thrill out of holding a hot cup of coffee and just talking about climbing.