leejams

Can't believe this character has not been metioned as the hardest of the hardmen. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000193

This is a no-brainer! Me and every partner I have ever climmbed with, upon reaching the summit took a piss on the warm sun baked south side. Therefore, more erosion on that side. Vice versa for the southern hemisphere (I think)

I didn't miss nuthin by the sounds except getting soaked. It was a miserable day here and worse up there I could only imagine? Glad ya found some practice area's though. Supposed to be picking up a bunch of cam's Saturday and will be anxious to try em out. Weather looks much better this week after Tuesday. Lets plan on it.

Hmmm Saturday a.m. and looks like the forecast for periods of rain have turned into a freakin torrent. Shall we try for tomorrow?

Oops didn't notice all the directions on page 4. I was still on page 3, now at least I should at least be able to find the tavern.

Anyone have the general directions from the town of index to the index town wall?

Sounds like a plan, I am in as well. Just checked the weather forecast, could someone explain to me what the difference is between periods of rain (saturday) and showers (Sunday)? Is this so the forecaster's are not to redundant?? This is Seattle in November why don't they just give up and say this months forecast is possibly wet on a daily basis?

Toast, seems like we may be losing our instructors for the day. I am still in though as like you say "practice makes perfect". I think the key though is not having a big enough rack? I have a few pieces and may pick up a couple more if needed. Let me know if you are still interested, otherwise I may try an alpine like ingalls, or argonaut depending on the weather.

Looks like Index wins?? And by the looks of the weather forecast (so far)looks like a cold front coming through on Saturday which would mean sunday around noon sounds like a good bet? Who is all up for that? Carpooling? I live in the north end if anyone wants a lift and knows where we are going PM me. Any other Idea's?

I would be up for either place. Been to spire rock, slippery as snot when wet. Never been to index as of yet. From seattle I would guess about the same drive to each area. Both places have beer that us newbies could pitch in and buy the guys with the rack and experience. Lets see I wonder if it counts that I have a cordelette and know how to use it, at least standing on the ground??

Just another thought, perhaps it wasn't the anchor at all. If he was downclimbing and just using the rope as balance and somehow grabbed only one rope instead of both he could have lost his balance and slipped off? Hope you have a speedy recovery stefan.

I would be up for that as well. Seems like real rock would work the best. How bout exit 38 this weekend if it is dry? If not Fremont works for me. Someone told me once they have trolls there though.

Course my fever is cut a bit short to buy the rest of my rack. Damn that stuff is expensive. I am leaning towards the tricam's as they are light and not to pricey. However, can be a chore to clean I have noticed. Climbing over on castle rock I noted 2 booty pieces and both tricams and are there as a permanent fixture.

Hey tony toast I think I met you at ropeup? Sounds like some excellent suggestions on this thread for us newbies. Lets hook up sometime and practice. I just did my first trad lead over at vantage and now have the fever. TRAD

Back to the original?? Turns out the pass is now $12 and ya can get em at the colonial market in george. TLG, that is one thin line on sinsemilla!!! And may be a project in the future but I think I better get polished up a bit for that one.

chuck I think you have the right idea.

Jay thanx for the info and looks like we may just ante up. Lawgodess, Sorry bout the court drama I had just watched law and order. And I would lead you anywhere and wouldn't cost ya nuthin. Speaking of fat green things with little red hairs where is that route located? sunshine wall?

Jayb, thanx that was the one I was thinking of. So it is $11 for an annual? Is there one of those places I can stop at on I-90 to vantage? Lawgoddess, Okay no free legal advice but do you know how much the ticket might be? And would you represent me in a court of law in case I wanted to FIGHT it? All paid for of course.

Okay "poop on it" and "don't buy one" sounds like I will wing it and hope for the best.

Does anyone have any beta on yet another parking pass at vantage?

His partner and another fella are supposed to head up this weekend to get his gear for him.

Yes random sucks the big one I was nailed about 5 weeks ago but figured what the hell I milked it and didn't have to work that day, just hung around reading with my legs crossed. I would much rather be twisting up a fatty but what ya gonna do.

Yupp that makes sense. 3 cheers to the rescue team as once again seems like they have done an awesome job.

Yupp that makes sense. Three cheers to the rescue team!

I was just wondering if you were taken out by military heli, why wouldn't they at least grab your boots?