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Actually it ends up being only 30% off. The rebate is on the discounted price.

Unless it's raining.

Well 'climbers' have already stolen at least 40 bolt hangers from the sides of the Mountaineers Building in Magnuson Park. This requires a little more effort than unclipping a few draws. Maybe 'climber ethics' is an oxymoron.

Hey Brett, You probably should cross post here. They're real hard core craggers.

I applied to the Mountaineers but they did not let me in. Seems I did not meet their minimum weight requirements. They're just looking out for your health: 'Dangerously thin' climbers face ban

Hell, I skinned up to Muir on Sunday. When I got up to the Public Hut, THERE WERE OTHER PEOPLE INSIDE. WTF? They were snacking and chatting, not a whiff of pot was detected. One was wearing shorts over polypro so he must have been a Mountie. At least for me this kind of behavior takes away from the independence and freedom I like in the mountains. It looked like a mob scene to me. And when I got back to Paradise, THERE WERE TOURISTS IN THE PARKING LOT.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009088473_webbullitt20m.html Stimson Bullitt, former president of KING Broadcasting, dead at 89 Charles Stimson "Stim" Bullitt, former president of King Broadcasting, political activist, lawyer, author and businessman, died Sunday at 89. By Jack Broom Charles Stimson "Stim" Bullitt, former president of King Broadcasting, political activist, lawyer, author and businessman, died Sunday at 89. Bullitt died peacefully at his West Seattle home following a long illness, according to family members. Bullitt was the eldest child of A. Scott Bullitt and KING founder Dorothy Stimson Bullitt. He grew up in The Highlands, north of Seattle, and was educated at Yale University and the University of Washington Law School, according to HistoryLink.org. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart after suffering an shrapnel wound in the Philippines. After the war, he became active in a variety of Democratic causes, making an unsuccessful run for Congress in 1952. In 1961, he became president of KING-TV. He opposed the Vietnam War and many of the policies of President Richard Nixon, which resulted in him being placed on Nixon's "enemies list." Stimson created Seattle's Harbor Properties, constructing more that 1,300 residences, including affordable housing and the signature Harbor Steps on First Avenue. As an attorney, he was known for his work on environmental and human-rights causes. Survivors include his wife Clementine "Tina" Hollingsworth Bullitt, and former wife Kay Bullitt, of Seattle; sister Harriet Bullitt of Leavenworth; daughters Ashley Bullitt of Port Townsend, Jill Bullitt Rigsbee of Durham, N.C., Dorothy Bullitt and Margaret Bullitt, both of Seattle, son Fred Nemo of Portland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Another son, Ben Bullitt, died in 1981.

That's way too cool.

I'm another Cytomax addict. I have no idea if it is actually any better than the other mixes, but I like the taste. And I do agree that hydration also plays a big part in preventing cramps. The worst cramping I have is when aid climbing (probably due to hauling) where water is budgeted. Getting leg cramps while sleeping in a bivy sac on a ledge is pretty wicked. Cytomax twice a day helped me reduce cramping. I do avoid the Cytomax flavors with the 'Herbal Lift' as they weird me out more than anything. In regard to gels, I've tried Gu, Hammer, and Cliff Shots and can't tell the difference. I buy Cliff Shots because they are cheaper, but they get stiff in cold weather. The litter leash (a good idea) doesn't work for me as I end up ripping it off accidentally when opening the package. I think in the end you just need to try them out and see what works best for you. REI has pretty good pricing. If you buy 12 nutrition items (a bucket of Cytomax and 11 cliff shots, for example) you get a 20% discount. Cytomax also ends up being about half the price of gels on a per calorie basis. As always, YMMV.

Cool. Bring on the pesticides and herbicides. ADM and Cargill appreciate your support. Pizza? [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unMJR9-4MdA

As the first commenter mentioned, if the shores of Somalia are that poisoned, why would anyone fish in the area?

Aren't we being redundant?

Actually, most of the climbing is not in Frenchman Coulee, but on the walls of Echo Basin.

Colorado climber.

Too much information, bub.

Zzzzzz ...

I concur. There needs to be a place to go after having coffee in the morning.

What?!? Aren't you 6'7"? You're already a human stick clip as it is. There's one hook move between the last bolt (a big fat shiny one) and the anchor chains. Step up on your aiders like a man. There's nothing to hit if you fall. Those old BD ledges do look a little flimsy. Get an old A5 single as they are pretty sturdy and are 84" long. Someone had one on Craigslist in Bend recently. Hammocks suck. Here, buy this: http://bend.craigslist.org/spo/1095276978.html

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That's not a question.

To answer the OP's question, YES. Rumor has it that there will be folks aiding out there as well. (And yes, if you think free climbing choss is shitty, aiding it is worse.)

Damn. Missed them again.

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