sketchfest

As I recall, near the end of last week, there was conversation on this board about a Portland Pub club. I seem to remember the TG and few others were gonna be in town as well. Was a location ever decided? Was Pro-row the place, did anyone pick a time? Can anyone help a drun..I mean fellow CC-er out with some beer swilling directions.

Was up on Hood (north side) on Saturday AM. About the time we parked, the storm was rolling down the mountain, vis was nil, snow pack was nil, wind was wicked nasty. The winds were swirling and blowing hard with gust up around 40, maybe higher. couple of times we were pined down hanging onto boulders to make sure we weren't blown off the ridge. Hiked up to about 7k before bailing. On the way down, we saw one guy hiking up with his skis, looking for some freshiez. (not much to be found) Back to the car by 1:00, cracked into a little and the day was perfect.

aaaawww crap! in typical gumby fashion, I missed my page top! Stimpy, you fool

Even though Micros are best, there's still nothing quite like an icy cold can of bud on a hot summer day.

Next Thursday it is then! Pro-row?

Gotta say, Old Market is a good place to go with a crowd. Tons of seating, pool and shuffleboard, foods not bad either and if you want GOOD mexican it's hard to beat Iron Horse out in Sellwood, they know what HOT is!

Luethold is good route, it's close to the southside, so it can get crowded on good days, but it's in a good posisiton and give you the feeling of being on another mtn. Other fun routes are the Reid Headwall and the West ridge is fun too. I like the West Ridge because even if the Southside is busy, there might not be anybody over there, so you get a good climb and a view at gaperdom at its finest without being a part of it.

That's a great way to test out new techniques or gear. I spent a several wicked storms on Hood this last winter and spring, one using minimal gear and one to try out a new bag. It was comforting to know that I could push things to the very limit and know that I was only a quick run to beers and warmth. Although I did manage to have one of the most nerve racking descents from 9,500 down to the lodge in just under 4 hours with high winds and 0 vis. Never saw a lift tower or Silcox (sure glad I took a bearing before I went to bed)

Most times I leave them in the side pockets of my pack. I then take the runner w/biner and feed it under the compresion straps on the side of my pack, then clip the biner into the loops of the shoulder straps. When I need a picket, I just unclip the biner and pull the picket straight up over my head (kinda like pulling an arrow out of a quiver) Can't think of a single time this didn't work well.

My daughter is twelve and just entered that "special" phase of her life. Not only do I not have a clue about anything, BUT I'm also insensitive and a dork.

Yeah, but what can you tell a 15 year old? Let me tell ya if you don't know...Not a damn thing! As I've been told recently, I'm old and things are different now, I just have no clue. Oh well, I'll just have to wait another 10 years or so before I can before smart again.

I'm working on that, right now his priorities area little mixed up and he's paying a little to much attention to the girlies than to the climbing. Damn, I gotta get his head screwed on straight!

I believe that there is no difference in the shape of the bar, only the length. A G-10 will only adjust out to a size 12 boot, while I was lead to believe that the G-12 would adjust to 12.5+. (like I said, my boys feet have grown)

Well gee wiz, why couldn't I have figured that out? I never thought to go to the website. I guess what my kids say is true. I can't find a store in Portland with the G-12 bar, only the -10, guess it's time to go direct.

Aahhhh, four, what a golden age. So, anyway, back from thread drift. Any idea about the G-10 vs. G-12 adjustment bars?

My gear budget has been side tracked with child development cost. I'm lucky if I can afford tied together chunks of 3 strand poly rope and used glad bags for rain gear.

Up until last week, I was planning on smith this weekend as well, but with an upcoming family trip to beautiful downton Yuma, AZ I'm gonna have to stay local. Probably gonna head up to the Elliot to see what the new Pow Pow is doing

The only thing worse than the dawgs secondary is the ducks secondary. My guess is that the game is gunna suck and wont be worth watching anyway.

Unfortunately I just bought new ones a couple of seasons ago and their still in great shape.

Here's one, my son has a pair of Grivel G-10's that his shoe size has now outgrown the max adjustment. Will the G-12 adjustment bar work in the G-10's? For as little as he climbs snow right now, I do not want to buy a new pair.

Good to see the cougs and the dawgs, punk both Oregon teams. GO HUSKIES!!!

I wondered what may or may not have been going on over there as well as I busied myself with the removal of bathroom tile and roof repair. having not heard from anyone yet seems a little odd. Were the treacheous mountain pass's to difficult to get back over?

Iain, I remember that story when it happened. I remember thinking, "holy crap, those guy's got lucky, I need to get me a couple a talkabouts.

Having recently attempted Olympus in a day, all I can say is KRIKEY!! what a bunch of toughies. here's to them!

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