lizard_brain

quote: Originally posted by jules: arrrgghhh.....i...can't....do...it.... I think you just have to wait for it to kick in, like most other profile changes... Hang in there... [ 07-22-2002, 03:42 PM: Message edited by: lizard brain ]

quote: Originally posted by sisu suomi: ...90% of all the people out there are TOO LAZY to venture more than a day hike away from their motel, car, home, TV etc. A little factoid regarding that...a ranger at Paradise said that over 95% of the people that visit Mt. Rainier never get more than 400 yards from the parking lot.

quote: Originally posted by not a climber: Green Lake? Speaking of staying on topic… Green Lake – It’s level, paved, and maintained. What I’m saying (and I’m speaking in general - not referring specifically to you, sisu), is how much engineering does one need to enjoy their “wilderness experience”? What’s the purpose of a wilderness area? Do we really need to have every obstacle removed at a moments notice? Part of the reason I was so reactive was that I’ve gotten used to thinking of being outdoors as being off-trail (and sometimes off-route), and part of the experience is dealing with the environment as nature left it – without amenities such as paved trails and bolted routes. Yes, I understand the points made about the philosophy behind the Wilderness Act, and the by-the-book method interpreting it. But I also wonder if building foot-traffic freeways through what little is left of our (somewhat) untouched wilderness areas won’t just do more to increase over-use and speed their demise. Yes, I am selfish about this. I know that I am willing to go where a lot of other people won’t go because the natural environment hasn’t been sufficiently modified to make it easily passable. And I wouldn’t mind keeping it that way.

Anyone have experience with both the Soloist and the Silent Partner? Which is easier to use? Safer? Easier on ropes? And who's taken falls on either of these? [ 07-21-2002, 09:49 PM: Message edited by: lizard brain ]

Using a typo to defend personal insults? Man, that's desperate. Now please get back to the topic or I will call the thread police and have them bring over the hair shirt for you.

I see my point went right over you head. I knew I should have kept it simple. Oh, well.... And I apologize to the thread police for not sticking exactly to the topic. Sorry.

Quit crying you pussy, and climb over the tree. It's a fucking wilderness area. Obviously wilderness areas are more than you can handle. Now go walk around Greenlake.

quote: Originally posted by krazy 1: Am I the only one with this problem? Yes. [ 07-21-2002, 11:54 AM: Message edited by: lizard brain ]

I have proof that the "alleged" snafflehound massacare was NOT just a propaganda hoax. This is but one of the images smuggled out of Eugene... [ 07-19-2002, 07:29 PM: Message edited by: lizard brain ]

Just Lou...

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Thats not a real snafflehound as it lacks Big Gray Squirrel Balls.

Snafflehound - Mmmmmmmm....

Unicorn isn't bad.... But one with a lot of loose shit (and traffic noise from I-90) is Guy Peak.

I can top either of those... http://www.fazed.net/humor/misc/squirrel/

What a waste of beer.

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1. Ken Schram is boring and not worth paying attention to. 2. He's right. [ 07-17-2002, 01:43 PM: Message edited by: lizard brain ]

NO! Don't come here. It really sucks. Yeah, there are a lot of peaks, but most of them really suck. Besides, all of the good peaks have lines and reservation systems, and you have to pay to park at all of the trailheads. And it rains 11 months out of the year, and everyone here is from California. The unemployment rate is outrageous, and all of the big industries are leaving town. If you come, you are setting yourself up for rained-out climbs, no work, dark weather, and almost guaranteed suicide within six months. It would be best to stay clear away.

Yes, I support local shops, but when I can save over $50.00 on one pair of boots by buying them online, of course I'll go for it. I certainly don't buy everything online, partly because they don't always have what I want, and occasionally they charge MORE than the local shops. I buy most stuff locally, but for a occasional big purchase where I stand to save a significant ammount of cash, I'll go online. I may respect local businesses, but I'm not going to hand them $100 because of it. Also, anyone know if there's a difference between the prices manufacturers charge American vs. Heathen retailers? Just wondering if that's where the price difference is coming from (an oversimplification, I know). The way I see it, either way the manufacturer is selling gear, whether the retailer is in Seattle on on your computer.

Wile E. Cyote uses Acme products. That should be enough of a testimonial.

That was someone I quickly learned to ignore.

Vantage makes a good dumping ground for all of the human trash that we don't want cluttering up the backcountry. Don't knock it.

quote: Originally posted by michael_layton: And I wonder why I couldn't find any partners! Because you're such a crybaby.

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