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please don't use the TR: Trip Report feature for trips you have not yet done. Just make your thread a regular post using the Post button. thnx - the management

I think when they started the lower there WAS a 2nd rope attached, and that knot was expected to reach the belayer at about the same distance as the climber would reach the intermediate station on Exasperator (this jibes with the statement that he fell 25m). However with the new party wanting their rope strung up the original 2 ropes were untied and before the new rope was tied on the rope end ran through the device. The original lowering plan was fine - the climber could have temporarily anchored to a bolted station while the knot was passed, but changing the plan on the fly to accomodated the new party resulted in some serious mistakes. The coroner's comments about a social atmosphere leading to a lack of attention is the most important lesson in my opinion.

Rodchester sort of made the point, but I will re-iterate it. One of the main advantages of Dryloft is that it protects your bag fill from spills inside the tent - cooking, drinking, drips etc. This can make a big difference on a long trip with lots of tent-living.

does seamseal waterproofing goop stick to this SilNylon stuff? Is there a tricky way of sewing a seam that will make it as watertight as possible?

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I am pretty sure you can mailorder it, pay by credit card and get it shipped to the store for free. Then somebody could just go pick it up at the store for you.

it's a recent thing. Just since this spring. Sucks ... I liked peanut butter.

wow JayB, with all that logic and stuff you kinda remind me of this sexy guy: if I recall you kinda look like him too better picture less work safe

how about: 1. meet guy climbing 2. give guy your digits 3. guys contacts you to ask for digits of female friend you were climbing with - "would have asked at the time but it would have been awkward".

chicks dig scars. maybe you should go maim yourself

the one Dru mentions is the one that first comes to mind for me. It's called Variation 4 if anyone cares. It's like 5.8/5.9 for a shorty and whipper city for anyone tall. Kangaroo Corner in the Smoke Bluffs might be easier for shorter people because you can lean into the corner if your legs aren't all in the way. In weird tight spots it can be helpful to be small - the Butt Lips chimney for example, or another route in Squamish called Fungus the Bogeyman. I wouldn't think that any of those example are WAY easier though. In general I don't think height issues matter that much for most outdoor climbing. There are other factors that are much more influential to your climbing successes.

I took a 'learn to lead' type course through a local climbing club a few years ago and a couple of girls quit the course because there weren't any cute single guys taking it - it was like 8:2(married) female heavy. It's fun to diss the courses, but maybe some of you lonely boys should pretend you don't already know it all and sign up

Designated National Reserve. what is the significance of this designation? is it illegal to place bolts/establish trails in a DNR?

and is this supposed to be a less egotistical and chestbeating way to "rate" your climbs?

what is DNR?

someone owes an overdue fine then. I was there yesterday, the library was empty. I forgot how fun that Outer Space route is!

it's been a long time since we had good spray about ropegun hookers and fat chicks.

I will be up there Saturday anyways. I already have a partner but don't mind orphans tagging along if it is actually dry enough to climb - as long as they are not gaper slowpokes . SmokeBluffaneering only. I will ropegun in return for cheese sandwiches.

requote ... because I can beeyotch! shitty picture avalanche!!!!! wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

man boobs at 8 o'clock

that's MAJOR Wolanski to you! note the guy chillaxin' over his left shoulder? Two words: Blue Blockers

and again ... if you find old slings that look suspect and want to add a "backup" - then do your fellow climbers and s a favour and cut the old shit out. In the Bugaboos supposedly they have found that pikas scavenge rap sling material to make their nests. In the winter time the nest itself is a food source for the pkas. Not much nutritional benefit to nylon. Do your part to reduce the amount of garbage that is harmful to the wee critters ... and unsightly messes yadda yadda

The sole cracked on mine, right across the green bit at the toe. Anybody else have this problem? I am going to W/R them to the co-op once I find the stupid receipt ... I'm concerned the sole might start peeling off.