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I like the way Nelson/Potterfield give grades to both the technical climbing portion (which is typical) as well as the approach. I'm one of those folks who believe that the Grade of a route should indicate the commitment level and difficulty of retreat to "non-technical" terrain, so I didn't think Layton's route was Grade VI. I think it's hard to make any black and white definitions about these sorts of things though. Edit: This is a Grade VI:

Bummer to have to trade an Index day for an X38 day. How do you know when it's bedtime at Neverland?

Just pants optional double mochachinos

No. Passenger is a hard route on the East side of SEWS.

Pics? Trip report?

I saw one of these in action on TV not too long ago. Very cool. $108,000 though.

"ALOT" is not a word dumbshit.

I've just been informed that my pubclub is going to be televised on King 5 this evening starting at 7pm.

MMmm.... how I miss those sandy runouts "protected" by wiggly pitons driven into decomposing mud. A great place to learn to rock climb! You could check that Focus on the Family sign on I-25 for bullet holes. There might be one... or a few. edit: changed Seattle-ized interstate highway numeration to Colorado Springs-ized version. Way to be on the ball there JayB.

Yeah, that's a good one. Best to do it barefoot in the dark while drunk and/or stoned though. Colorado style.

BUMP! Are you guys as excited as I am? The Stoke? OMG!

Yes, but rope stretch might be a problem. Sounds like Eldo or Shelf would be a better choice. I haven't been to Lumpy Ridge or Rifle though.

Oh look. I found one.

pics?

Maroon Bells would be a cooler alpine outing. 4th class or low 5th with lots of exposure. Near Aspen. SHELF ROAD and ELDORADO CANYON have good single pitch climbing.

Shaun Alexander better be good today. T-minus 4:11.

Yeah! Stoke! WHEEEEEE!

w00t!

Come one, come all. Oilyclimber and I will be kickin' back and sippin' some brews this evening. You are welcome to join us around 7pm at the little pub (can't remember the name) at: 800 Occidental Ave S Seattle, WA 98134

Awesome.

I heard of a guy getting a ticket while bivying there. All your bivys are belong to them.

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