Terminal_Gravity

Maybe we could get a fund together to help pay for the cost of chopping bolts near cracks in trad climbing areas. Oh no not another bolt topic! [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 10-08-2001).]

As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing better ( or better for you) after a long day of GU & Cytomax than a big Greasy Cheese Burger with a side of prime rib and a pitcher of beer. If you play hard enough and burn those calories climbing, then eat what ever you crave. Unless, of course, you're trying to become the next Bobbi Bensman. I'm not and I'll bet Caveman is not either. My 2 cents. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 10-03-2001).]

I used to eat those sesame snack crackers... but even I couldn't stand my own stench. Fart City.

I gotta agree with Will S. (unless you only want a sport harness). Don't consider a harness without a full strength rear loop. They are just too handy and may just save your butt if something else screws up.

I entered Canada on sept 13. A drivers license was all I needed but I guess our freedoms are already changing. Bummer.

Thanks for the info, Ken.

I have a rather large collection of Forest park pass signs that I have collected. The early vintage are crappy paper ones; but the newer models are this really nice UHMW plastic. They make good anti-snow plates for your crampons. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 10-01-2001).]

Hey tex, I'm heading to do the Polish in Jan. with a couple of buds and the if time allows and I feel up to it I might solo a south face route. I am planning on spending about $1300 for the trip. Argentina is one of the most expensive So. Am. countries. Bolivia is cheaper and Peru is cheaper still. My all time favorite trip was climbing in Peru... better than the Himalayas by a long way. I gotta ask you a question, killer. Have you ever climbed higher than 17,000ft before? If not; set your sights on Mexico. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-28-2001).]

No can do this weekend. How about 10/6?

Thanks man, I'm just drinking strong beer and avoiding paperwork.

Dru has the more posts than Caveman but is averaging 154 per month. The Caveman is gaining on Dru with 184.5 posts per month.

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Sorry nolanr, I want the cat out of the bag. I think that getting some good climbers out here with aggresive agendas to put up a few routes on all of the virgin and wild rock would be a great thing. There is to much out here to have a protectionist attitude. I gaurantee that it will nevr become another Smith...the approaches are to long. Wade, check your private message box-at the bottom of the main page.

When?

S, Where do you live on the east side? I've climbed rock there a bit (haven't we all) and my cousin Jeff Perry (formerly jeff arnold), a rock dog/ alpine skier lives in Tom's Place, works in Bishop. Know him? I might make it down late winter; I'd like to maybe hook-up and climb something.

Dru, There are actually a few things besides the beer that might make it worthwile. There is a grade IV granite wall with only one established route on it, lots of smaller crags (mostly unclimbed),a little winter water ice, some steep alpine couliours and gobs of peaks. The beer is good. My wife drinks all she wants, then my friends and I drink all we want. I sell the rest and manage to pay rent, and buy climbing gear. The unbelievable thing is that it's all leagal-what a country! P.S. Even Bonzo is welcome Caveman, I'll see what I can do about the photos - you sicko. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-26-2001).] [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 10-08-2001).]

One of Oregon's best kept secrets I guess. 60 miles south of Washington and 20 miles west of Idaho. 6 1/2 hours as the car speeds from Seattle or 5 from Portland. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-26-2001).]

DP, If I can get away (which I think I can) I'd love to climb the spider on the 5th or 6th. Send me a pm and lets talk.

I will give any one from this forum that makes it out to the Wallowa Mountains to climb as much beer as they can drink (or puke-up; if thats your pleasure). I'm currently down to 84 kegs in my cooler.

God, your good Dru. I'll buy you a couple of beers if we ever meet.

In the book Kiss or Kill by Twight he mentions this song. In my alcohol impaired memory I seem to recall it. Anyone know who did it?

syudla and Pp, I just got back from a solo trip to Robson (see all the spray on the climbers board about a week ago). I was not able to summit solo safely. I want to go back with a partner or two. But I would like to climb something less serious with either or both of you first to see how we work together. [This message has been edited by Terminal Gravity (edited 09-26-2001).]

Hey Payaso, Great cop beta. I especially liked the show me out of town bit. I had a friend get stopped twice on his way out. The guided tour by a cop is probably the best way to avoid the second stop. He latter thought he was an idiot for paying $20 both times. HaHa

That's heartening info to hear, ocom. Thanks, good post.

One other piece of beta for the mexico thing. If you want to be a tourist and gain some weight after the climb I highly recommend the city of Oaxaca and the empty beaches south. In Oaxaca they have these crazy mostly leagal mushroom parlors and you can eat these great tasting (I shit you not) saute'ed grasshoppers. They were sooo... good with guacomole on a tortilla and so good for you too.