Dave_Schuldt

Had a great time with dryad, we were the only ones there. We did On Line and did the last pitch of Off Line to avoid the 10a. Long live long runouts! Last pitch of Off Line.

The Snoqualmie Nordic Center has nicley groomed trails and nice places to explore of the tarcks. There are eaven some fun little runs you can do. Try going up near Silver Peak. Back to the wax vs waxless debate.. Wax is WAY better when it's cold. Wax is better when it's above freezing. Wax is a nightmare at freezing. Wax is better when it's icey. People stare at you when your waxing your skis. "Is that some new technology?" they ask. Above freezing wax makes a sticky mess. Metal edges are nice for control on the downhills. Try to get some old school bamboo poles, way stronger than the new ones plus they will match your wool knickers and sweater.

Haven't been there yet...I shure could use the practice.

WHINERS!

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Where is retrosurus?

Bush = Putin

Looks like he's back for real. I think he got deployed.

I love iternet rumors!

So TLG I take it your spending the winter here? The XC skiing near Seattle isn't to good. The best stuff is in central Oregon or central BC Lets not forget the Methow.

TLG and hohm you should hook up. Falowing slab is no big deal. Got a PM, told him to hook up w/you guys. Chuck is right, also a good one is Lost Charms.

TLG, the best XC boots are old school 3 pin leather ones. dryad, skating w/ xc gear IS hard. Used gear is the way to go. Waxless skis suck but waxing is a pain in the ass in this climate. I just deal with the frustrations of waxing 'cuz when you get it right it kicks ass.

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The Department of Clownland Security strikes again!

OK I got one. Anyone else? Would be nice if we had teams of 2.

Grade 5.7 to 5.9. You should be Ok.

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How did you come up with that idea?

Have rack and rope, need ride. Hope the forcast is right. Multi pitch slab in a seanic setting. Good place to check out multi pitch climbing. A mix of bolts and gear.

Go for it Cavie!

CBS shot thier wad to soon. Morons. GW like so many others (my dad) worked the system to avoid serving. If he would just admit to it the whole thing would go away. This is a good scandal 'cause info comes out a bit at a time so the headlines cantinue.

All kinds of bad shit in his new book. http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/091904D.shtml