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    Learning to set pro

    in Newbies

    Posted

    I am interested in learning to place pro as well. Sometime in the next month or so. Real conservative and easy stuff to begin with so that I can focus on the pro more than I have to focus on the rock. It might even be a good idea to set up a TR first, then "lead" away, pretending you're not TRed. Maybe the few of us here who are interested could form a bit of a newbie day up at icicle creek or wherever soon. Anyone interested?

    You knew it had to come to this eventually.

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I must get one immediately to keep under my desk at work in case there is Jihad soon here in Seattle. If any terrorist tries to fly into my building, I would quickly assemble this simple device while warding off panicking co-workers, then smash out the windows on my floor and put the suit on. Then in one poetically smooth motion I would swoop down to other floors of the building and save my ass. I can see it now.

    Hey, that thing might come in handy in Yosemite too. [laf]

    Snowmobiles on summit at St. Helens...

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    I am really glad that climbers, hikers, and snowshoers are being gouged for trail and parking fees while motorized transport gets a free ride. I wonder if you could get a Monster Truck up to the summit crater. You wouldn't have to pay the climbing fee, and I don't remember seeing any signs that you can't drive to the top. For that matter I don't remember seeing a sign that says you can't drive to the top of Rainier or Adams for that matter. I'm gettin me a Monster Truck so's I kin play Free Bird at the Summit Crater. [big Drink]

    Forest Service Pass - Consequences of Not Having One?

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    It sounds like meaningful enforcement is pretty inconsistent. An idea could be to create a fund (whether through an organization like the Access Fund, or something new) that would provide legal assistance to resisters of the pass system. I would gladly give them $30 for this service. Kind of like AAA for those who actually get into deep doodoo over this. It sounds like a low percentage actually would ever end up in court. The fund could be used to provide assistance and encouragement to those individuals that do end up in court. This idea would pack more punch if it was sponsored by a large organization such as the Sierra Club. Probably unlikely however since they have to worry about their middle class revenue support.

    Forest Service Pass - Consequences of Not Having One?

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Ok, I've read all the posts about the evils of the Fee Demo Program and am considering going without one in protest this year. I think this thing really sucks and will only open the flood gate for further fees and more bureaucrats. I want to hear from some of you who have been beating your chest about not paying for these things about what have been the consequences. Who has actually 1)gotten a ticket, and then 2)not paid it, and then 3)taken it to court. Has this just gone to private collection agencies? Have the tickets just faded away, or are they like fine wine and just get more expensive with age? No theory here please, just comments from actual climbers (or others) who have actually gone through the whole process.

    I'm a poser

    in Spray

    Posted

    I like that, never get involved with a woman who won't get dirty. I can relate, right now I'm trying to ween my girlfriend away from needing kleenex in the wilderness. Farmers kleenex is the way to go. I think I still have about 4 months work to accomplish this. I'll make sure to let everyone on this board know as soon as this has been accomplished.

    climbers and subarus

    in Spray

    Posted

    Damn, I just got some really impressive looking Edelweiss and Trango stickers with my new gear that came today. I was gonna put em on my Outback, but I think I'll have to get a "My other ride is your Mother" sticker instead. Just when I'm on the cusp of looking cool, someone here has to start this post and expose me for the shallow, materialist, bandwagon, climber-wannabe that I am. I'm going down to REI right now to return some old socks [big Drink][big Drink][Frown] so that I feel better. [Frown]

    REI thread closed?

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    REI thread is re-opened right here! I seems like everyone has had the same crummy experiences with REI. Someone in the thread said it perfectly that REI would be happy selling nothing but fleece which they make a real good profit on, and only consider the climbing equipment as a bait to get you in to buy overpriced fleece and Nalgene bottles. I like the idea of creating a new co-op. Put em out of business. [Wazzup]

    REI's Climbing department

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    I've found REI help to be hit or miss with about 90% in the miss range. But I really don't expect to get too much serious advice at a place that size in the first place. THE BIGGEST FLAW WITH REI IS NOT STOCKING WHAT YOU ADVERTISE!!!!!!!!

    I've been in there looking for bicycle tires in November and told that "it's not bike season." What the holy fuck is "bike season?" Same with climbing. Even their clothing selection is typically limited to (at least in mens) xs or xxl! What the fuck! How many men that would call themselves men wear xs? Order more of what people buy, especially since you're the ones paying the slaves in the Dominican Republic to make the shit.

    Earlier this year I called during a sale to see if you had MSR snowshoes in the store (on sale for $99) and they said they'll be in tomorrow. I called the next day 3 minutes after they opened and was told that they had just sold out! How many pairs did you have in, 3? This is fucking inexcusable. I felt totally ripped off. A store the size of REI should carry climbing gear YEAR-ROUND, and snowshoes are used enough around her to carry them YEAR-ROUND as well!

    This is why I never feel the slightest bit of guilt when I take old shit back. Does anyone have any experience with returning climbing ropes? That would be the most stylish way to retire a rope that I can think of........ [big Drink]

    Gear Stolen at Smith Rock

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Ditto on the renters insurance tip. I pay about $10 a month and it covers vehicle break ins. I had about $3000 worth of equipment emptied out of my van in Anchorage a number of years ago, and I got most of that cash back from the insurance co. The only time insurance ever worked out in my favor.

    We could go down to Smith Rocks and leave a Subaru unlocked with an intentionally sabotaged climbing rope in the front seat. Then sit back and watch the news. The next climber to take a fall in that area will be your thief! [hell no]

    BEST SONG EVER!!!

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Blame Canada (from South Park the Movie)All four Moms

    Sheila: Time's have changedOur kids are kids are getting worseThey won't obey their parentsThey just want to fart and curse!Sharon: Should we blame the government?Liane: Or blame society?Dads: Or should we blame the images on TV?Sheila: No, blame CanadaEveryone: Blame CanadaSheila: With all their beady little eyesAnd flappin heads so full of liesEveryone: Blame CanadaBlame CanadaSheila: We need to form a full assaultEveryone: It's Canadas fault!Sharon: Don't blame meFor my son StanHe saw the darn cartoonAnd now he's off to join the Klan!Liane: And my boy Eric onceHad my picture on his shelfBut now when I see him he tells me to fuck myself!Sheila: Well, blame CanadaEveryone: Blame CanadaIt seems that everythings gone wrongSince Canada came alongEveryone: Blame CanadaBlame CanadaSome Guy: They're not even a real country anywayMs. McCormick: My son could've been a doctor or a lawyer it's trueInstead he burned up like a piggy on a barbecueEveryone: Should we blame the matches?Should we blame the fire?Or the doctors who allowed him to expire?Sheila: Heck no!Everyone: Blame CanadaBlame CanadaSheila: With all their hockey hullabalooLiane: And that bitch Anne Murray tooEveryone: Blame CanadaShame on CanadaThe smut we must stopThe trash we must smashLaughter and funmust all be undoneWe must blame them and cause a fussBefore someone thinks of blaming uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuus

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