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Yes in a particulary disgusting, disheartening new way pioneered by the GOP. Those personal attacks, just like the ones against Max Cleland and others takes it all to a whole new level. Apparently one you are proud to be associated with. Your grasp of our nations political history is weak. The political arena is much tamer now than it was between, say, 1860 and 1930. I would even add 1968 and 1972 to the "less civil" column. If you believe the Republicans are more disposed to "dirty politics" than your Democrat friends, you are simply wrong... or wearing some pretty dark blinders.. Ok, modern politics. Denegrating someone who actually served our country and made real sacrifices like Cleland or McCain in favor of some chickenshit who could only run and hide in the National gaurd the way they did is disgusting. Smear campaigns by the Democrats that equal or approach this level of depravity? Let's hear 'em. And no I don't care about what happened in 1860, the world of political messages and how they are disseminated today doesn't even compare. Shit long ago I vowed not to get into political discussions on cc, and here I go. I need a new job, apparently this one doesn't keep me focused. Ba bye.

Yes in a particulary disgusting, disheartening new way pioneered by the GOP. Those personal attacks, just like the ones against Max Cleland and others takes it all to a whole new level. Apparently one you are proud to be associated with.

And check the Southern WA Cascades forum, I think some folks were up there skiing a couple weekends ago.

there's still continous snow from the s summit to the crescent. big suncups and dirty snow, i wouldn't want to ski it anymore, but you sure could.

Love him or hate him, the man can speak. Even the Fox cronies were jizz'n their pants.

"innuendo and half-truths at the expense of accurate portrayal" Michael Moore, Fox News, WTF is the difference?

but then you smell like a french whore, no?

I certainly wasn't arguing that it's a walking stick, but on moderate slopes say 20-45 degrees it does make for a more comfortable and secure climbing position. I wouldn't want to try to arrest with ski poles if the snow was hard. Maybe I just need to start climbing harder routes...

How do you know how old it was? Still steaming?

Two years ago I ran into 12 Mazamas on the N Ridge of Washington. Too many for that route IMO even if there was no one else on the mountain.

I've seen 'em, they don't make for good booty.

shit, was that picture of kirk and spock really on el cap? got to go check that scene out again if so, kinda neat.

I'm 6' and my axe is 80cm I think. For anything I don't want two tools for it works just fine. The extra length makes for a more comfortable position especially on softer snow where I'm plunging the shaft. It's a bit unwieldy on the pack and adds extra ounces but those are small tradeoffs IMO.

Did anyone listen the the 911 recording linked on KATU? Reminds me of a certain Public Enemy song...

apparently you've never seen my magic foot....

Hooooah! And again today!

Jeez I saw one guy who had a nylon coated foam pad attached to his ass whip out a four pronged garden hoe/rake to control his speed instead of his axe... Some people are too into glissading, methinks.

My buddy helped bandage up someone on the south side on Saturday, crampon through the calf while glissading. Perhaps they need a sign on the false summit or something...

Adams, where we contributed to the crowds at least on the decent. Mazama was fun and very mellow. Time for some quotas or something. Lunch Counter is getting more and more disgusting.

They are 'friends' but don't necessarily agree politically... Go Lance. Bush can suck it.

Gunna be crowded up there this weekend

Damn I miss cheap lobster. Don't forget the butta!