iain

The stiffness is nice when you want to reach high and slot a hex like a nut (mainly the smaller ones). The stiffness also makes it more likely to be disturbed by rope drag. I have used it and it works fine, but I don't have much experience using other stuff (the cord is expensive).

I've found the tech cord to be very stiff. Sometimes this is good, sometimes, not so convenient.

how 'bout drinking glacier meltwater full of glacial till? the rock must not be so good for your stomach lining.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: If Texas is so great why is it so flat? God must hate them, cause He gave their mountains to the West Coast. yeah but look what they produced:

If you wind up in a situation were you have to use one, I've found that putting a finger between the lines on my brake hand as I rappel keeps out the twists effectively. I also make sure to rappel the 8's first, and have someone with an ATC or similar rappel to ensure the lines are straight before trying to pull the rope. Helps to run the ATC the full length of the rope.

Were they freezing in your pack? Maybe keep them closer to the spine. A strong drink mix might lower the freezing point just a bit? Can't say I've had too much of a problem on winter climbs, unless I set the bottle on the snow or something. The home-made jacket sounds like a good idea.

The intense sediment load of the Yangtze will mean some major problems keeping the dam from filling with deposits. It will be one mile across and almost 600 feet high. It is forcing the displacement of about 2 million people.

The is increased seismic activity beneath Lake Mead as well, due to the weight of the water.

quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Any of you guys know much about the Three Rivers Dam to be built in China? what about it? it's big

unfortunately, yes. a dubious honor at best.

quote: Originally posted by Chepe: drop some acid and lead Godzilla. I personally know one dude who did this (first lead) with a set of nuts and he still lives from what I hear. I'm shocked you would post such irresponsible advice to a beginning leader. What's next free soloing?

quote: Originally posted by chucK: I've never gotten a trailpark pass ticket in the horse lot either. I think you don't need a Northwest Forest Pass if you're on a horse. They just pin the citation on its ass.

how do you wash blood out of goretex? will cheer do the job? gotta grab that stuff before the ER docs go to work with the trama shears!

page top is meaningless when "edited by" appears at the bottome come to think of it page top is meaningless.

quote: Originally posted by hollyclimber: Have you received your copies of the AAJ and Accidents? I haven't got mine yet and I know Accidents is out already.... ...still waiting. Just got the AAC news bulletin though, but no Accidents or AAJ.

quote: Originally posted by AARON1: I am interested in the turns more than the hole AT experience. Any info would be great. You mean little touring? Then I would be looking at true downhill skis and some fritschis. Bandits seem to work well for people. I like my Tuas for the weight and snap but they get bossed around on stuff that an alpine ski can cruise.

proofreader

Unsoeld seems to have been a first class guy, too bad he left before I could appreciate him. And a local Oregon hardman to boot! A founding member of what became the Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit. Probably some of the more seasoned guys on this board knew him I would guess.

Yeah, hell of a line they chose though. What a spectacular route, especially going in there pretty much cold as well. A true adventure.

Nanda Devi: The Tragic Expedition a real soap opera.

I will try to fend off the admiring rabble to improve my odds. It would only be responsible to alert the Nat'l Guard of your arrival.

in retrospect I see you were referring to annoying dogs at crags topic, rather than The Adventures of Trask and his slobbering Wonderhound topic

quote: Originally posted by Off White: C'mon Muff, haven't we had enough threads about people and their dogs? ah touching on some delicate childhood memories eh? [ 10-14-2002, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: iain ]

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: Iain, it's called Dr. Flash Amazing Commemorative Route #73. Wow I have touched rock that was once touched by noneotherthan the Dr. himself. I will not wash my hands from this day to eternity.

quote: Originally posted by Ropegun2002: 5.10a Thanks, does it have a name?