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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.

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.

Crap-I'll be out on a 5 day trip. I'll see if I can get back in time.

Thank god someone finally floored Materazzi No dude...what did Materazzi say to deserve the head butt? Something about his sister...?

Jeezus - what did he say to deserve that?

Do they have dates attached to them? Is that what unsigned means...?

Anyone know about the anchor situation on Fee Demo Wall? I heard the climbs just randomly terminate. I'm asking for a friend...I've never been up there. I couldn't find anything with a search. Thanks!

I agree with Matt and Fern. It's all situation dependent - if you adhere to a set of practices, regardless of what's going on around you, you're relying on rote memorization of a set of tasks rather than using the resourceful and creative skills a safe climber should have.

That was on last night. Definitely classic.