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is sinsemilla a sport climb?

quote: Originally posted by fern: did he have big coke bottle glasses and a bushy mustache? Jim Sinclair the Vulcan's Thumb is in the Fairley guide described as the only peak unclimbed due to difficulty (or something like that). An ascent of the similarily unclimbed Teacup Handle on the Table might make a good warmup. Good luck

[ 10-25-2002, 12:43 PM: Message edited by: fern ]

I don't think I am old enough to have done stoopid things when I was young yet.

it looks like ice ... how come it's called Observation ROCK?? is it like the edge of a glacier or something? looks like a way to spend a day.

what is MSN? I take glucosamine + chondroitin sulphate, although I think the effects (on me) are largely psychosomatic. It seemed to make my old dog more peppy in the last year of his life. and page top! [ 10-25-2002, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: fern ]

quote: Originally posted by allison: Missed the whole thing. you started it! you should be proud

I don't think it would be hard to calculate/measure at all. But I don't think you would learn anything interesting. Also ropes may be hard to break, but biners are not.

I think the answer to the question of 'how long is the recovery time of the rope after it's been stretched?' is something on the order of tens of minutes or more. Clyde Soles said something about this in the depths of the Death at the Coulee thread.

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save the wontons!!!!

quote: Originally posted by Dave Schuldt: Things to consider when choosing a location. Drive time- 2+/- hours from Seattle why? what's so special about Seattle?

grow up .... sheesh

I slept in one (Stepheson Warmlite) once, not much head room and I am only 4foot13. My friend has used hers for 2 multi-month ski tours (Vancouver to Skagway + complete St Elias) and seems to have pretty good durability. The thing is so light and flimsy feeling though, I don't think I'd want it with me if I was climbing Denali.

good luck trying to find 70s shit. that's not what I meant. If you can find Rages or Rambos or Machines or whateverthef@#$ for a good deal on the InterNet then buy it and just go climbing. You won't know what's best for you 'til you get out there, like you said with the prophets Caveman.

there's always a market for used beginner's tools, especially ones that can do alpine duty adequately as well. Just buy something inexpensive and go climbing and figure out what features YOU need. If you don't like them after a while then sell them and buy something else. just my opinion. People were climbing WI4 before I was born with wooden shafted droop-picked shiz and strap-on crampons. You don't need tech and flash to get out on classic moderates.

quote: Pardon my pc...someday maybe I'll learn to edit these thingsRobBob: on each of the posts you want to edit click on this symbol

what about the 158ish skier? anybody have ski recommendations for a short person?

too mushy. must derail this thread with AGGRESSION before any one gets the idea that any of us have any respect for each other. 7 pages with no threats of violence or misogyny. must be a record. Thanks E-rock and SK. Dan P. you should lurk less, hope I will see you around sometime soon

I tried to google the SJ Gould article on the channeled scablands and only found a creationist website. Does any one else remember when the Flaming Lips played the Peach Pit After Dark? "You know I'm not much of a fan of alternative music but they really rocked!" - Steve Sanders, Beverly Hills 90210

google is my copilot I think the NOAA websites are some of the coolest geek sites on the web. You can find all kinds of neat pictures and datasets. You want a picture of a tropical storm or hurricane with your name? I bet they have one. You want monthly precipitation for some obscure corner of the world for the last 50 years? got it. US taxpayers money well spent in my opinion

I found this sort of tutorial on volcanic features: volcanic featues this is pretty cool too: topography of US states - pretty (fake) picture

an option not mentioned for dealing with an inexperienced companion is to hang both of you off one rap device rescue style. I think the Fasulo self-rescue book illustrates. If getting established on the rappel (eg. low anchors off a ledge) I will often tie a big knot on a bight about 10 feet below the anchor to catch me if I lose control while getting down onto the rope. Once I get the system weighted I undo it. Also sometimes hitch together slings to make an etrier to downclimb below the anchor.

aha! hueco is spanish for 'pit' or 'recess' . Hooray for www. spanishdict.com . Thanks E-rock