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5.4-5.6 will likely be pretty easy for you. I would try to get on stuff in the 5.7-5.8 range because then you will have to use crack climbing technique where on something like 5.5 you could mostly face climb. The sooner you get comfertable with jamming the better.

Huber God that's awesome!

Steep Street on the Nevermind Wall at 38. Every hold is a jug.

Just get a board, cdx I think and drill four holes in it an make straps and a clip in point. Pad the think with a lot of foam. I used one that just had carpet for padding and my ass hurt really bad! If you are on a big climb just use a portaledge or sit on the haul bag if you don't have a seat. Or go way hard core and just hang!

System training is pretty much all I do now. I haven't been able to go to the gym in a couple of months so I built a tiny wall in my basement. I have small(to first joint) edges, pinches, side pulls, underclings, and 2 finger pockets for little "system boulder problems". I work one arm lock offs with my feet high. I also like to place an okay hold with crappy feet and do BIG reaches to a not so good edge or pocket, this helps you with big moves and contact streangth. With the little "system boulder problems" you try and do them as staticlly as you can. This helps you build up more streangth than if you were to do them dynamic. I think bouldering in the gym has it's place though, it allows you do build more technique, where as system is more power. As I am lacking in technique I can't wait to get into the gym a few days a week now that cross-country is nearing its end. I feel that system training is far superior to regular bouldering. I think the next thing I'm going to rig up is a campus board, but I think I need to get a little stronger before thats really worth it.

Someone talked about it on here a while back. Maybe a couple years even. I think Cramer has done parts of it. I've been wanting to check it out. Is the 5.8 super easy?

Dang! I'm only turning 17 next month. Looks like I'll have to find a ride.

Click here . Sounds like a cool wall! But haveing never climbed in Darrington I have enough stuff to do first.

Just quit!

Anyone know how old you have to be to cross the border into Canada without a true adult?

Too bad I have to get a job before I can get ice gear! I have enough rock gear too keep me busy for quite a while. Just need a power drill someday... I go back to school on tuesday and it sucks!

That thing sucks for cutting trees! A better saw would be one with larger teeth. It will save you time and energy.

Some of that training stuff he has on his web site is pretty dang good! Sweet site.

These any good? Alp Wing

I'm planning on getting into the realm of alpine climbing this year. I don't really know what to get. I've come to learn that the most expensive isn't always the best. I'm planning on doing stuff like Chair Peak and Dragontail. So what would you reccomend for: -boots -axes -crampons -ice/snow pro -other things -pack thanks in advance! I might need partners too this winter too

Dream on that's just a bunch of chossy granite dude. The feathers are awesome!

Anyone know where I can get a good one for an okay price for making heads and other stuff?

I would have to agree with you that people seem to be pretty pathetic now a days. Wait till you see how pathetic most high school kids are these days.

Jon, are you sure that is a lady. Kinda hard to tell.

I heard about a girl that said her favorite climb was N.N arete. This girl had done her share of climbing too.

My Fish ledge has two very big vents on it that get a cross draft. Most people don't cook on a wall by the way.

Isn't Fatty Bolger pretty well protected? I'd really like to give it a try but it's kinda hard for me. Next time I'm up there I'll jump on it, now that someone reccomends it. What is with those easy climbs to the left?!? Those things have holds and bolts everywhere. Maybe half the bolts and they would make sense. Good for begginers I guess. That one 5.6 is a complete waste though! Oh and that picture I posted was of The Very Big... the same site has a picture of him(Steve Mclure(sp?)) doing a crazy looking rockover. I really like that road in the back!

How do I get there? All I know is it is located in the Middle Fork area. Also is this stuff overbolted slab or real?

But was the lawgoddess an out of shape tub of lard?