Figger_Eight

Kick ass Gretchen - very inspiring

I guess it depends on how much your weight fluctuates. It's not uncommon for 'rasslers to be 15-20 pounds heavier in the off-season...

No way you can put those two names in the same sentence. Whacko Grizzly Man guy wouldn't be able to tear a picture of the Crocodile Hunter in half!

No kidding - big bummer

Oh my god...I flinched every single time.

Ughhhh...painful to watch.

I suppose you could go to Marymoor, too.

Are you going to have your packs there?

"Yes. They are. There are a whole flock of us, just sitting on the wire above you, waiting to take a shit." Gee...I'm flattered "How'z about your momma teach you how contractions work. And I'm not meaning the kind of contractions that make Mr. Happy wake up and realize he's not done yet." Ummm - I don't even get it... okay - back to what you were doing:

Claimed.

Not much snow at all; running shoes are fine. You'll have to go over one, maybe two short snowfields, but not a big deal.

Inane and pointless jabs are now being judged by low post count avatar dorks now huh... How'z about you're momma made ME proud - last night...better?

Is that guy looking for worms...? So instead of using that tree and pole as simulated anchors, I guess you're hard core if you actually punch holes into your lawn with a picket. Oh yeah - whenever you're climbing on a glacier, DON'T FORGET YOUR BELAY GLOVES!

Ahhh...old joke getting older...oh well. If that's all you two knuckleheads have got on me - I think I'm doing okay. My new goal in life is to be as hip and cool as you two dorks. Keep rockin' the sweatsock, sneakers and shorts you punters

Congratulations!

That was one of the most impressive comebacks ever.

All the belay stations are definitely big enough for more than a few people. If you use a two rope system, you won't clog up the route if it's crowded. I've never heard of anyone being hassled sleeping in their car in the parking lot. There aren't any places for tents, though.

Check Tosca out. Killer stuff. Gipsy Kings are a staple for any of my road trips.

Arctis Expe's in a size 8 taking up space in my closet. they're sized up to accomodate an Intuition liner. Dunno if they'll work for you...

The novelty of a mountain goat licking your pee at your feet wears off very quickly once you realize how close those really sharp horns are to your nads.

Vantage has some good beginner stuff. Climb in the morning and jump in the river when it gets too hot to climb. Car camping is just a short walk away.

I don't think staying confident and positive makes you ignorant of the fact that rappeling is a serious task and very dangerous. I agree with Holly that if you put yourself in a good headspace you're less likely to make mistakes. Doing the "Holy crap I'm gonna die" routine has made me more distracted in the past than confidently following a routine I've set for myself to make sure everything is just the way it should be. I think there's a difference between ignorant bliss and being secure with your competence. BTW (not that it matters) I'm pretty sure Holly's logged more vertical feet rapping and climbing than most people on this board...

You can stay overnight in the parking lot.

That's horrible.