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I met Kit Lewis at a pub club many moons ago and we talked about possibly climbing something together. He wanted to go aid climbing and I said I didn't have much experience aiding, but would be happy to go free climbing with him. He asked me how good of a free climber I was and I fed him some lie... he responded with, "well, I'm a SOLID 5.6 climber. SOLID!".

A google search for "Tina, eat the ham!" reveals all:

I am a competent 5.6, WI2, A1 leader. I can usually second 5.9 without falling off. I see you got that copy of my climbing resume I emailed to you. edit: In the interest of full disclosure, I should add that my only 5.6 leads have been IN THE GYM, so knock that down a grade or two for my outdoor leading ability. Now, are we ready for the GIRTH PILLAR!!?!?

WTF? Is this some kinda cryptic Nodder stuff?

Focused?

When I'm going climbing for the first time with a new partner I usually DOWNPLAY my experience and ability (as humble as it is). That way they don't get me on something "scawy". Plus, if they have greatly exaggerated their ability and try to lead something on which they are gripped and helpless, I might be able to get us out of the pickle.

I commissioned a couple of crack-smokin' Meer Cats and the little buggers knocked it out in about 5 minutes! I'll pass your compliments along to them.

Cool! Too bad you didn't get any pics. Any idea how often that thing forms up?

Gary, Tell the fucker that you going to take their $30 and enroll them in a remedial english class. Bunch o' ignorant trollips at UW apparently...

I think tomorrow is Fred Beckey's Birthday. >80,000 vertical feet of skiing for him.

right. OK, I deleted most of the marriage proposals and booty call notes.

Dreamin' is 12a R in the guidebook. PP, you talkin' about "Watts Tots" 12b? "...short crux finesses a boulder sequence above the 5th bolt..."

Ya'll think it's a good first Smith 12 project? Others?

My advice: 1) open a window 2) crawl out window 3) rope up the neighborhood dogs and mush into town 4) go to store and buy a grinder (AND BEER!) 5) enjoy.

Happy Bday MrE!

Check it yo: web page <----- CLICK HERE! ^^^^^^^CLICK THERE! "The load on a pulley is equal to the sum of the loads on the ropes on either side of it."

I lived in PDX for 6 years before moving to SEA and have lived here for 4.5 years now. I prefer PDX for culture, traffic, cost-of-living, and "scene". I prefer SEA for it's proximity to the "real" mountains, but I think living someplace outside of Seattle (preferably to the north) would be even better. I think the added 6hrs of RT driving time makes a huge difference and I know I wouldn't be making many weekend trips to Hwy20 areas if I still lived in PDX. However, I'd go to Smith a lot more often and would be a better sport climber than I am now.

Here is a picture of the face of Robie Reid: I believe Dru Sprayshaw has some pictures of NF of RR posted on Bivouac.com, but since I'm not a "paying member" I can't see them. Perhaps Sir Dru will post a pic for us here?

GO MAKE THE THIRD ASCENT! And report back with your findings.

Have fun in Rwanda Ken!: Group Shot: Apr 2004: Jul 2004: Jan 2005:

This climb is probably "IN" right now and I think someone might enjoy doing it in the next few days. See my photo gallery for some pics of "HTGT"

Can I sleep in your bathtub?

Are there inexpensive hotels in Hope?

I believe you are incorrect. In order to stop the falling lead climber, an equal force must act on the other side of the anchor (for simplicities sake, a pulley). The SUM of these two forces are felt by the anchor. It's been a while since I took physics, but I think that's right. I invite anyone who knows physics better than I to chime in as I'm pretty curious now. A stupid diagram I made. Click on the "attachment" link to get a better view of it.

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