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2. Disturbing, yet hilarious photos of Mountaineers must be posted at least every 10 posts.

foul!

whoops I thought you were referring to the octopus tree

it's off the highway on the coast. Postcards are available.

Well both are turning this country into a steaming pile I suppose

chimp? is that the party who's platform is founded on legalizing public coil throwing?

BS. I still like them.

I find the 60% similarity with fruit flies more interesting. And the fact if you insert human genes with genetic disorders like Parkinson's into fruit flies, they show similar symptoms. I'm going to go have a lunch of potato flakes now, then maybe find an old banana to take a nap.

Should see some rippin' slab activity, maybe

Ahh the "(rhetoric inserted here) 9/11 (insert some more rhetoric here)" card is played. All of you can STFU now. How original.

looks like some windslab coming off. it's not too steep, though steeper than usual (hard to tell from photos).

this has to be the 4th time this has been posted to this board. but I certainly don't mind hahaha

based on the average sheriff's deputy I've worked with, a bout of excessive sneezing would be considered for that holy crap award.

it's glacier peak dude, hikers is accurate.

perhaps, but the large piece of driftwood he seems to be toting around is rather inexplicable. Also, the guy third from the left outclasses him since he made it up there with one leg. One leg! Imagine the difficulty of buying one gaiter and giant polypro tube sock. Imagine the ridicule endured back at the clubhouse.

the CHAFING from the gaiters aaaiiiee!

All these guys started the trip in eurotrash neon clothing. This photo is direct evidence of depletion of the ozone layer and a cronic acid rain problem. One of them has even resorted to wearing some sort of plastic tarp for a hat.

Yeah I'm hoping to run my tacoma into the ground too. I guess the word is the tacoma will not change too much, but it will be much bigger than previous models. They are calling it "mid-size" now and the test ones look like a tundra, which I've never liked that much. The new 4-runner is an entirely different vehicle than the previous 3 gens. It has a lot of sophisticated drivetrain "improvements" and a V8 option that is weaker than the V6 But hey if you require the sound and consumption of a V8 it's your baby. The new 4-runner is definitely much more advanced than previous ones and offers a much more plush and smooth ride, but there's something to be said for simplicity. That's why I like the taco trucks, cause I can actually fix things on them

I can hardly wait to see how Toyota has trashed the venerable Tacoma in 2005. If the new 4-runner is any indication, 2004 may be the last year for the classic Toyota 4wd truck.

Climbers tend to look for ridge lines or consolidated areas for routes, terrain that is usually safer in terms of avalanche hazard. Generally they like to avoid wallowing on 30-40 powder bowls. They also are looking at slopes from a bottom-up perspective, while skiers are looking top-down, often at a roll-over. Skiers often do not follow their skin track down, so do not have first-hand experience with the slope that day. There are a number of factors that increase the risk for skiers in general. That's not to say there is plenty of risk for climbers, as the recent avalanche fatalities up on Mt. Wilson demonstrate. There is also a strong psychological component of skiing that can get people overly-excited to hit a slope that might be marginally safe. This can come from the euphoria of skiing, which can cause skiers to abandon rational thought in order to get more powder. It's amazing how different people behave after skiing a short section of really good snow.

Guy in Polaris one-piece (pissed-off): where did you park? Me (almost yelling over the din): er, the lower lot, this one seems full. Guy (steps up to podium): GOOD. Cause these assholes think they can park wherever they please. We built this damn cabin and these guys with their single vehicles are blocking trailer parking. This is our lot. Me: I see. I'm willing to put up with 'bilers at that lot due to historic precedent, and I have met some nice ones, but this attitude combined with the haze of 2-cycle exhaust for a 1/4 mile in all directions is a little too much.

do you have a nols patch on your pack on campus or not. haaha

anyone else want to ring in with their cooler-than-thou i. saddle times? p.s. if you can't get to the top of palmer in under an hour you best turn around and go home sissy bwahaha