Figger_Eight

No...I promised not to talk about the blow-up doll you packed in your sled... ooops - DOH!

I can't stress enough how good bacon tastes in Alaska. That and peanut butter. Don't forget the Mac and Cheese - fluff it up with potato buds. Squid is right on with the pudding. But whatever he tells you...leave the olive oil at home.

Doing some kayak surfing in the mouth of the Columbia

After they're above their first or second piece: "Hey...is that the new BD Bod harness you're wearing?" "Yeah...why?" "I think those were the ones they just recalled because they sent a batch out with bad stitching. I dunno though...it's probably not yours."

If I remember right, there was a similar study done at the University of Texas in the early 90's. They interviewed injured athletes in the training room and asked them one question: did you stretch prior to your activity? Since all of them said yes, the study found zero correlation between stretching and injury prevention.

I second all those who say to belay off the harness. That's pretty common to do if you have a crappy anchor. Mark Twight did say that if you can't fully trust your anchor...why build one in the first place?

Weird...my wide feet fit in Garmont AT and tele boots like a glove - but Scarpa AT boots (and tele boots) are way too narrow. I've also fitted people with narrower feet in Scarpa boots more successfully than Garmonts. In terms of volume, maybe the Scarpas are narrower, but higher.

Yer boots are too big. How did your feet fit in Scarpa's? Those are lower volume boots than Garmonts.

You can change that to most CLIMBERS have inflated egos... Do Little sounds like a junior high school kid who just read Into Thin Air and wants to sound smart.

Hard ice skiing in the morning followed by wet gloppy snow in the afternoon? Sounds like fun Ryland!

I've met her a couple of times, and have had the pleasure of talking to her at length on more than one occasion. She's a super nice person, and an outstanding climber. Anonymous potshots on an internet board = WEAK. Yup...she has an image to sell - just like any business person. But climbing aspirations governed by financial aspirations? Are you serious?

I was using one in the gym the other day cuz I sick of wrestling a stiff 11mm rope into an atc. I got some funny looks too. Ha ha.

ahhhh...however: COMMIES: fight dirty MOUNTIES: must adhere to the list of accepted fighting tactics, instructed by the students of the previous year. COMMIES: are light and fast MOUNTIES: must carry the brawler's equivalent of the ten essentials COMMIES: proficient at solo fighting techniques MOUNTIES: only effective in groups of 12 or more

Anyone mention Tiger Mountain pipeline trail? It's short, but sweet.

I'd be lying if I said I've never been noisy and obnoxious in that parking lot.

Back to the subject... I found this one for ya Greg:

I missed it last year. Hopefully I have that weekend off to get some turns in with you guys.

woohoo!

Next time someone heads to Second Ascent...let them know about it too. That blows

Kill your Spray.

From Selected Climbs at Red River Gorge: Are the Pies Fresh? Ball Scratcher Bohica Buff the Wood Come in Your Lycra Cosmic Sausage Into the Purple Valley Kick Me in the Jimmie Milkin' the Chicken Pocket Pussy The Reacharound Rectal Exorcism Skin boat Slip it in