b-rock

I have a lowe alpine shell made of the triple point ceramic fabric. Not very breathable but so far has held up well in wet weather. I got it cheap (about $150?) a couple of years ago. Mostly I use it for lift serve skiing. Not a high performance shell, but may do the job for ya.

quote: Originally posted by Richard Pumpington:[QB] I'm not talkinglike I'm better than anyone else, just wondering whynobody tries anything else.[QB] Really? Because that's kind of how your post sounds. My point is there are many people at many levels on CC and so these are routes that get talked about. Tough ones get talked about too. Hey, great job on Jefferson. Broken Top too. Just trying to be a DICK.

Hey Dick Pump - I saw your reply to the Broken Top post, are you always so fucking well spoken? All hail before the mighy DICK. Well, Dick, not speaking for anyone else on the site, but I topped out for the first time on Hood last weekend along with about 50 other people that day. It was fucking incredible. And well, while strong, smart, and capable, I do admit to lacking a lot of mountainerring experience. So I'm here on CC to learn. And I was up on Hood to learn. Shit, maybe next time with a bit more learnin' I'll make it up some other route that's more of a challenge, more of a 'wilderness' experience. Hell, it's what I've been looking for and doing on long backpacking trips for quite some time. Maybe, maybe with some pratice I can be more of a DICK that you.

quote: Originally posted by vegetablebelay: It's not quantity, it's quality and you're still wayyyyy behind no really, just happy to get in on the muir thread...

dude, so this is where y'all get your post count on... and jesus, i didn't think this thread was still alive. wow.

Billy - Did you access via Dutchman Flats? Thnx.

Summited 3/2. Similar conditions but left the lot later at 6am so snow a bit softer. No 'scround. Next snow (like now) will bring super high avy danger over the top of very well developed surface hoar.

Ok, some clarification on my thoughts. The Mountain Shop (on NE Broadway) is alright for BC ski. Some good gear and good people. Not bad on sale. DH skis, clothing, forgetaboutit, that's where they make their dough of the rich NE pricks. I have found some of the people there are helpful, but mostly condescending and/or fat. This is the closest gear store to my house, so I do still frequent them. Whatever.

I'll put in seconds on ClimbMax and Next Adventure for their deals. ClimbMax is currently having a 15% off sale. Fun little store. Next Adventure has some decent used gear every now and then, the staff is great. OMC (Oregon Mountain Community) is a good shop but pricey. Mountain Shop on NE Broadway blows chunks.

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I don't get the freshie cam...

I carry rocks in my pack. It makes me stronger.

Yes, who cares. But what about 21:12 21/12 2112?

d-kemp word! Yes, I think that many (not all...) employers are happy to make such arrangements - time off at the expense of salary or other benefits.

I've worked out a 4x10 schedule that leaves each Friday off for min-weekend trips. Also have on a couple of occassions taken a month off, unpaid. I guess I'm pretty lucky that my employer just wants me around and is willing to put up with that stuff. I would like to work something out that was more defined - my paid vacation + say, three weeks a year off, unpaid, with plenty of notice beforehand. Also, they seem to be more willing to let me go for a consolidated chunk of time rather than a handful of days here and there. Now if only teaching paid well enough...

dude. roll 'em or use glass. screens taste like ass.

yes, thanks, i think that all answers my question. not looking at anything in particular, just thinking about the logistics. werd.

ok, dumb question, please be nice to a non-rock climber. i assume a 'pitch' refers to one rope length, say 60m. to rappell down that same pitch, would one not need two ropes? thanks y'all.

stay on ridgelines and in the trees. evaluate conditions lots. avoid 30-45 degree slopes. check www.avalanche.org for weather.

Thinking about a trip up the flows tomorrow if conditions are ok. Will post beta if I don't get sucked back into work...

quote: Originally posted by vegetablebelay: But his will though.. Would that have any affect on the searchers? [ 02-06-2002: Message edited by: vegetablebelay ] The victem should be in transmit mode - I think the issue is interference when in receive mode. In that case, it might just be one more thing to hone in on once everyone on the surface is receiving _and_ have all interfering devices turned off... [ 02-06-2002: Message edited by: b-rock ]

What is Barrabes? URL? Thx.

Thanks for the tips. Sounds like having a little extra base showing on the randonee setup won't kill me, so I think I'll go with that...

Thinking of soon purchasing skins for use on my downhill gear with trackers until I can throw down the cash on a full randonee setup. Ultimately whatever skiis I use for randonee will be shorter and wider than my downhills. So I guess in order for the width to be right on the randonee skiis, I'd have to put up with too-wide skins for the time being. I know I'll sacrifice some stability if they come over my edges, but will I trash them? Thanks y'all.

rat - Have a Garmin GPS and associated map software (for the US, they publish Canada as well). Both stink.