sketchfest

You might try these guys in Portland. "The Next Adventure" they have new and used gear and fairly knowledgable staff, could be worth the call. sorry, don't have the number.

Rogue brewery had a little brew house in Ashland, they sold what they made so flavors were very nice. The oatmeal stout was awesome, they also made a salsa brew that was exceptionaly yummy. My god, it's 9:15AM and I'm wondering what brew would go good with my bagel and cream cheese.

Fun guy, I sent an email to shred about climbing Beacon on Sat. supposed to be the nicest weather day. I was thinking of heading out mid-morning. Maybe we could all car-pool? On another topic....Yes, I do believe that the Portland Pub Club should extend throughout the entire winter Cause baby PC

The last time I was out there, that cam was totally hammered. The wires are all busted and it pretty much looks welded in place. I don't think you could call that thing "booty" the only benefit of taking the time to remove that thing would be purely aesthetics.

Na! can't make My busted up little brother is coming over tonight. His pro motocross career is probably over and he needs help planning his new future. Burger King is hiring aren't they? I'm still holding out hope that my original plan will stay together. I'm waiting to hear from John if he can still go (he's working on a staph(sp)infection) Anyhow, if John can't make Smith, I'm gonna stay local.

I'm still trying to get my plans figured out. I was hoping to do a Smith/Washington trip this weekend, but that may be falling through, in which case local (Beacon) might be the best bet for Sat. I'd like to hit another .10a or two, just to prove to myself that the first one wasn't a fluke. Whachya got in mind?

Shred, give a clue as to where this booty may be found. I'd hate to have to "sketch" all over that rock just to find this hidden treasure. Wish I could make tonights but I must be a good boy and fulfill my family obligations.

A problem/side effect of coffee is that it is a diaretic, yeah it sure helps get things moving in the a.m. but it also inhibits the absobtion of minerals and other nutrients. I think for short trips into the mountains it's no big deal, but on a longer trip, say a month or longer it might pose some problems when fresh foods are scarce. just my .02

So your saying that I didn't get a call because of my: a)ugly mug, b)fat gut, c)crooked smile, d) little to no climbing ability. Who's "reality" is that?

Ryland, www.olntv.com has a list and bio of all 50

What??? the 50 have already been chosen...what's the deal with that? I never received my auto e-mail notification about entering. I guess they had to do something to bring ratings back, considering all they ever show anymore are programs about fishing, sailing and the occasional 1/2 hour of bike coverage. Even though the show was poorly hosted, "High country climber" was easier to watch than joe-bob's fishin adventures.

On my flight home from Denver on Monday, we flew around the East side of the mountain and a look back at the North, with great views of the upper slopes. We were probably about 3-4,000' above the mountain (it felt unusually close for a commercial flight) Shred's photo is sweet, but what it doesn't show is the total and udder lack of snow on the upper mountain. The slopes above Cooper spur have no snow at all with the exception of small patches off to the side of the climbing route. Routes like the Sandy are all but melted out except for a thin line directly up the middle of the face. The queens chair is also extremely bare. Without snow and ice, Hood is like a pile damp cat litter, it gives the word choss a whole new meaning.

Aaawww b-rock, you don't know how bad I want to go. I just got back from the mile high city and did nothing but sweet lines and great climbs. Unfortunately, I have a charity fundraiser on Saturday that I can not get out of..believe me, I've been trying for the last 2 weeks. I gotta stay local this weekend, I think John, my son and I are gonna head up to french's mellon sometime on Sunday.

Damn it "B"! why did you have to say that out loud? I would have been more than happy to split it with you over the weekend, but Nnnoooo, you had to go and let everybody think it might be hard handing that keg over. foiled again!!

Please let me know where to pick-up said keg. I work in Wilsonville, but may be able to squeeze out early Friday. I would then be able to meet you near the freeway for the exchange.

Hey since you grew up in Boulder, did you ever happen to see mork?

Can these guys give me some good advice on maybe some easy alpine stuff as well? Looking at a possible easy walk up with my wife.

I realize this isn't about the NW, but, I'm heading to Denver on Thursday thru Monday and I plan on getting out to Eldorado to climb. I went to my local climb shop looking for a guide, but found none. Anybody have a clue where I might find something, internet, book store, local joint in CO. The weather is looking pretty iffy, might even snow, but I am really looking forward to being back in the mile high area, only been on business, never had time ot climb. Any other suggestions would be welcome.

Good morning all you nubbin grabbers. Where is the Smith weekend pube club TR? Did anyone come back alive?

I prolly won't have a full weekend free until Nov. sometime. Throughout Oct. I will usually only have one day free (Sundays) I definatley want another smiffy tuffy tuff weekend before the darkness consumes us.

Nice... American Spirits...The healthy cig.

Nice job on the pics Shreddy. Hope to see you at the local crags one more time before summer's completely over!

Unfortunately my beautiful and loving wife does not climb and would not see the fantastic adventure of camping out on our aniversary.. Therefore I will have to come up with a magical story of the ever popular "out of town business trip"..."yeah I'm gonna be working all weekend. What? why am I taking my sleeping bag and rack..uhh..I uhh, OH CRAP!!Busted"

Damit...it's my aniversary weekend!!

Scott, you have got to be one of the original mr. tough guys. Normally you don't even have to post and people give you shit, let alone the few times you do offer something up to the masses, you are immediately ridiculed. Dude you got some thick ass skin to keep coming back to this shit.