avypoodle

Congratualtions, nice route , huh? Not the 2nd ascent though. I heard through Bart that a friend of his soloed the route a few years back. As for defending Bart, the conditions on our ascent were much leaner than yours sounds, and from looking at your pics, there was much more ice. There was no ice on the crux pitch that would have even came close to holding a climbers weight, yet alone a fall, and the 60 degree styrofoam lower down was nonexistant, just sugar covered shale. Bart never said that the overhanging portion was long, as I recall it was about 10 ft of weird bulge. Again, congrats. Hope you had as much fun as we did!-the other guy [ 02-28-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

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I really like living in Bellingham. After graduating from WWU I was super stoked to get a job in my field locally. Many people are not as lucky. I'm not really sure why I like it, there is some actual diversity around here (age, culture, philosophy, etc.) great bar/music scene, amazing scenery, every possible outdoor persuit, a somewhat unique sense of community, I could go on but I think you get the point. Seeing how much of the surrounding area is being chewed up by subdivisions is kind of depressing though. Ya'll should come up and visit. Except Dru, you need to come down. [ 02-28-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

This one time I tried to go rock climbing and upon reaching the cliff I noticed that there were 17 topropes set up every three feet. When I approached the "leader" I was greeted with hostility. I was told that they would be there until three or so, so I should go somewhere else. The funny thing is that nobody was actually climbing, they were just huddled in a circle talking about anchors and something called the "10 essentials"??

So this is the third right? I guess we're safe for a while

I was tought to always satisfy R.E.N.E. RedundantEqualizedNoExtension The easiest way to do this is with a "cordelette"

I blew it up, then smoothed it with Photoediter, workes pretty well.

oh [ 02-21-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

Why? Beta?

I agree totsally agree with what has been posted but would like to add that timing, even a few hours, can make all the difference. When I did it in May a party who had started from the saddle at midnight turned arould shortly after because the snow was way too soft. We woke up at 6 and found the snow to be reasonably firm, with relatively little icefall. Really fun route, might even do it again, good luck!

That was from a Verm interview in climbing. Verm rocks, way better that John Long IMHO for funny, but mainstream writing.

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I am also a fortunately employed geographer. BTW, most GIS people I know have cool jobs.

The lake at the base of the SE ridge/butt. of Cathedral is aptly named BUDD Lk. [ 02-07-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ] [ 02-07-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

How did the Redneck find his sister in the woods? Pretty good

And the next thing you know..................Right Pope? [ 01-30-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

poodles don't kiss they sniff and lick, but you ain't gettin none!!!!!!

pretty tricky, but not quite.

I have always found the Lynden/Aldergrove crossing quickest and most hassel free. I was asked for proof of citizenship on my way back into civilizationon Sun. If coming from 1-5 take the Meridian exit and keep going North.

Bellingham Sucks!!! There are no jobs here, the college girls are all ugly (except my girlfriend of course). The local rock is complete choss. The rivers are either too high gradient or totally flat and there is no climbing scene. The bike trails are mud puddles 10 months of the year. Save yourself the effort and move to Tacoma, the real jewel of the Pacific Northwest. [ 01-23-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

Hey Dick Pump, its heelside, not backside. I know you don't get it but I'll explain. If a regular footed (left foot foward) rider turns left he is on his heel side edge, hence heel side turn. However, if a rider rotates his body in that same direction while airborn, he would be spinning frontside. By the way Pumper, how are your turns? Your probabaly one of those skiers who never quite got that parallel turn thing down and is still half snowplowing. Its cool, my Mom has the same problem, just keep taking those lessons and remember: Big Pizza Slice = slow Little Pizza Slice = fast

nice topic! I have two stories. Unfortunately, I to was once a mountaineer, actually I never graduated so I guess I can't claim mounti status, oh well. Anyway, on our alpine climb we had to sign up for Logan starting from rainy pass. 20+ mile approach. Anyway, it went fine but on the way back one of the group leaders who undoubtedly was a pretty tough guy, came down with some kind of parasite\bacterial thing that was causing him to have to stop and "download the backlog" about every two minutes. To his credit he dealt with it like a champ, especially considering that he was "losing alot of blood" as he told us later. The other was down in Colorado at a place called Cascade Canyon near Durango. A friend was attempting an ice/mixed climb on TR. The move wasn't really that bad, but he was doing it strangely, kinda trying to hump the pillar. Anyway, with one knee near his chest he suddeny gets a very strange look on his face and asks to be lowered, woops. [ 01-17-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

I agree with those who have suggested Burbon. Knob Creek, Makers Mark, whatever. Hey Bobinc, what the fuck is the lime for? To make the expensive Burbon taste like shit?

Not me, looks like it could be a relative though. Avyaustrailianshephard. [ 01-11-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ] [ 01-11-2002: Message edited by: avypoodle ]

You didn't really think that I came up with that did you? Damn I'm purty. And just cause I'm a poodle doesn't mean I don't get rough.