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thanks! good info and will use. That hyak option sounds good. gene

evolution is dead.

I think I just pooped myself. It was either the muzak or the scary terrain.

the forcast from noaa calls for high of 30 degrees at stevens at 4000ft. Prolly rain or at least sloppy snow and rain at snoq for sure. Was raining at snoq yesterday. stevens forcast http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=47.7817890857131&lon=-121.06109619140625&site=otx&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en AND it doesn't look good for the rest of the week.

huh Matt, you pose a hard philo question. We use plastic kiddie "sleds" on denali. I think we call the plastic things sleds because of all our pow pow in which steel runner sleds wouldn't work, like you said. It is a geographic use thing. I can think of a few places that I have seen people (usually LOTS) at: The deer creek road TH at the end gate on the mtn loop hwy, big four side. Paradise on rainier. picture lake near baker ski area. Thee has got to be some good places around that aren't mobbed with people yet still accessible. It seems like the road between i90 and alpental is completly fine but are unable to park anywhere.

wow that looks like a real good climb now. I have never been on it when it was that good, usually horrible. Are there bolts on top? (according to your photo)

the classic leashless tool would be less than ideal for "normal" alpine climbs. Maybe hardman routes (very little usual snow climbing) would be good with leashless but a normal shaft (slight bend near the top and a fairly straight bottom half of shaft) would be better for more recreational alpine climbing. Just my opinion though. You can usually get a small grip added to make even those kinds of tools leashless.

they are too busy doing FA's right now, except for Darrin who is changing a poopy diaper.

I climber the mighty North face of the thumbtack once. The highlight of that winter for me.

Going saturday for some kiddie sledding just off hwy 2. Kinda at a loss of where though. Any ideas? Hopefully close to a road with a small kid sized hill and reasonable parking. possibilities? north side of stevens pass proper? maybe near the employee housing just east of the pass? If you can think of other cool places to go on different roads, then it would be helpful for other trips. thanks for the help gene

I think there is only one gym jones gym. Mtn athlete has two gyms. (boulder and jackson) I don't think seattle has a concentrated enough population for either of them. How many hardman live within reasonable driving to one of their gyms to make it work? Too many latte drinking slobs around here.

good for you losing the weight. 10% is alot. Keep it up. Michael Pollen (sp?) wrote a sweet book that has helped me with eating choices. His 3 rules that are in latons rules above. 1-eat food (means not junk or processed) 2-not too much 3-mostly plants If I could obey rule 3 better.

how are you going to use the bands to help? usually the bands are used for obliques to shoulder stuff. Just curious. I have the iron woody bands (the first three sizes) and like them alot. I use them for lots of things. The iron woody were the most reasonable prices. I think the jumpstretch ones are the more popular in the "proffesional" community.

for me it's always (and I mean always) a good friend whom I trust, who convinces me it is a good idea. Then I get really scared, tired, beat up but in the end, it is always worth it. I probably wouldn't seek it out on my own though. btw Wayne, what is that burly mountain? DOn't worry I won't scoop it unless Darrin talks me into it.

how could any crossfitter gain weight when they are puking all the time? (not a serious question, so please, no answer or defense is required. But if you feel like it.......) While the crossfit may not be a asset to elite climbers, I would have to say that regular exercise is good for 99% of americans and climbers alike. And crossfit seems like a good scheduled way to get your ass beat up and get in shape. Which has got to help with climbing in general, minus the puking.

The real question is puking necessary for real effort? I would think that passing out is an obvious undesirable habit wherever and whenever. it is interesting you mention gym jones. I doubt that much puking goes on there (in the gym but maybe across the street at a pub) at either gym jones or mtn athlete. The "puking" thing is limited to crossfit so I bet it is a "click'ish thing and of no real value. If not a detriment to health. Definately builds character and mental strength though.

Glad to hear that everyone is back OK. Must have been real cold waiting on the shore. Years from now, it will be a real cool story to amuse people in a bar.

sounds fun. not

they are all sweet! Was it just the deevolve that got the lawsuit? If so, why not make the rest of them?

cool video! looks like a dream day. and with a gondola ride down.

how about a clue? what state? (being that this is in the "rest of the us and international" I would assume it is not in the western or nothern border of usa) is it little si? colorado? AK?

I was only half serious. With all this talk of this tool or that tool, I was getting dizzy with envy and dispair. I love it when I see a hardman sending on "old" tools, while I flounder with semi-new tools. I reminds me that this is a sport of skills, not the most powerful tools.

doesn't anybody prefer the old straight shaft black prophets?

I suppose you mean MLU when referring to a beacon. When I hear beacon, I think avalanche transeiver. your question is interesting but unrealistic and silly logic question. Your "if then" question starts with a given negative situation so of course the reasonable answer is to own a location device for both. But this assumes that the next outing will have a negative situation guaranteed. (why would you go if it was certain you would get fucked up?) Maybe for some people with special needs this may be true, but far from realistic for even the most bumbly neewbie. So is this poll just for spray sake? Maybe a better way to phrase it is do want one in case a situation happens or would you buy one for your friend/spouse/child if they pursue outdoor recreation pursuits?

nice!