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repeating your point of view one million times eventually wins over the crowd. It worked for G W Bush. Raindwag only has another 500,000 more voicing of his opinion in order to win the popular opinion.

I guess justice isn't blind when the crime is offended upon the one who deals the punishment.

back on topic.............. why is that being a political move make this any more "criminal" than if it wasn't political? The eyes of justice should not care of motive but rather the content of the "crime". I see little crime committed here other than not having the funds to pay off commitments. If that is a crime then lock up the majority of american citizens and the entire congress.

I know that everyone here is too cool to read Climbing magazine but in the newest edition of climbing magazine is a article on new quality routes to get on. In addition to the usual Colin and Jens/Maxxon, there is a mention of Darin Berdinka's new route Ellation on Mamie Peak in the North Cascades. Even got a photo with Matt Alford on it. Good job guys!

for another option if you are talking about cold glacier walking, how about just a pair of windstopper gloves for a majority of the time and add a basic OR mitten setup for when things get cold. Cheaper, warmer and able to handle more variable conditions. (when dexterity is not an issue)

when you say mountaineering glove, what does than mean? WHat are you doing with the glove? Walking up glaciers? Leading sketchy ice gulleys? Altitude? alpine rock climbing? All are mountaineering but are different glove needs.

very nice. is that mr Marcus Donaldson with you?

confusing. You are going to drag the sled through the forest to get to waddington? What time of year are you going? I hope not summer. A paris sled attached to a pack, going through the woods is going to be a horrible time. Better off with a short kiddie sled if that is the case. whatever happens, good luck and share the stories afterwards.

the only project with me and bowels is not a sight fit for anyone. unless you are a perv.

I have gone back to baker but not Adams. The adams glacier "feels" like a trap. like a monster sized garbage chute gulley. Lots of hanging ice above. Crazy crevasse problems. Monster moats up high. Fun once but not the warm fuzzy that baker n ridge gives. Technically, I think the n ridge is harder but that is really up to conditions. The adams glacier could give you a very hard time if the upper shrund is fully exposed. Could involve very steep ice climbing or just sketchy low angle crevasse wandering. The crevasses form in strange ways there on adams. Parallel to fall line for example. There is just some strange flow going on there. Maybe my opinion would change if I lived south of seattle. It is a long haul for me and I have a lot more time spent on baker. I think access to baker is shorter and the descent of baker is easier. (colman deming glacier on baker vs north choss ridge of adams)

I got 4 out of 10. Damn scary that i can't tell the difference between the two. Maybe that is what coke does to ya.

agreed. I did a couple and one of the two I did is the best route at the far side area. (IMO) Gear route! Rad, I think all you need to do is make a photo with route overlays and a written descriptions and the people will come.

yes kinda, but not near bellingham bay.

Hmm, american alpine institute in bellingham and alpine ascents international in seattle.

the pipe insulation sounds like a better idea than a foam pad. Especially if you cut out the portion around the shaft, it should fit perfectly if you use the kind for 1/2 pipe or smaller. I think that pipe foam for 3/4" pipe would be too big. Some tapes glue do not work in extreme cold and comes undone. Cheap duct tape and cheap electrician tape does not work well in the cold. I think most cloth tape work well in the cold and will offer a better grip also.

this thread should be moved to the rock climbing page soon. When can I pull out the rock shoes!

dudes in orange diapers, doing pole dancing and occasionally smack their junk in to the pole...............uh...where do I go from there?

yoiu bought a treadmill for a birthday present? Have you tried giving mouthwash or a vacuum too?

permitting dictates what routes the guides can work on, not personal preference. I bet the guides favor index or squamish over rainier any day.

Holy crap! I always imagined the crevasse falls being a small hole that opens up underneath but this is something else. Much like a climax avalanche, the entire bridge is gone? It ultimately broke with no one on it?

there was something like this that happened a while back where two skinny slings were girth hitched together and used for a top anchor for a guy to rappel down and clean a route. The slings cut through at the girth hitch and luckily he had a backup. Maybe John Sherman?

where is your reading comprehension? Where did anyone say adding the bolts is OK? My point was either shit or get of the pot. Go get rid of the bolts instead of whining here about it. F'in AK pansies. Maybe I should buy raindawg a plane ticket and he can fix your "problem" for you.

down or synthetic?

the "no merit" was probably in reference to the accusation that ASCA was aware and gave the OK to add bolts instead of replacing bolts. If it such a travesty and you speak for the majority, why not just rip them out yourself? If you are in the minority who is upset by this, then maybe you should just yield and save the stress. Either way, you got better things to do. Is this crag really that important? (I have no idea what it looks like but it sounds small) I mean it is not beacon or anything.

would this pass pay for things like repairing roads that we use? Nope. Actually, what areas do climbers frequent that this pass would be needed? Seems like most places we go need a forest pass. (peshastin is a state park but it already has a fee?) Seems like this is a hit to the normal family recreationist. (don't get me wrong, I am not claiming to agree with the pass)