RuMR

No, I think climbs like this can be examples of responsible bolting. Why not use the available natural features for protection when it's available? I'll clip bolts when they're there, but it offends my sense of aesthetics to see them next to cracks. It's as if the bolting party had no imagination and no respect for the natural line. I don't know where you get the idea that a climb has to be either fully bolted or totally free from bolts. I say you should use the kind of protection appropriate to the features of the rock. The "trad" vs. "sport" distinction is stupid. If you're too lazy to bring a rack (10 pounds on your back for the 5 minute approach is good training), that doesn't give you the right to bring the climb down to your level through unnecessary bolting. Just climb something else, something you don't need gear for. Or go to the gym. Sorry...ten QD's and two cams is STUPID...what it will lead to is someone walking by and assuming the route is fully fixed and getting into trouble...either go all sport or go all trad...

You're right marty...but putting routes up at smiff requires EXTENSIVE cleaning...the routes are literally excavated out of the compressed peanut butter that forms the routes...the only really good virgin rock there is that red varnish/patina stuff...the rest is pure mud...so, when does cleaning becoming chipping??? ...you have done more for putting spokane on the map than just about anyone...keep up the good work!!! Peace out PS: I busted your "off-route" hold off of chronic when cole showed me it... Justkiddin!

5.18c Future Potential

hey...don't knock 'em!!! PS: I'll be in squish TOMORROW!!!

uhhh lucky, you are in error...there are actually very few (i can think of two or three routes in the WHOLE park) that have been retro'ed at smith... Rudy

you cruisin' the homeless lines again for a date? Worthless fucker you are, bitch!

see post just previous to your last post, bitch...

ahhh...forgot your meds I see??? I S S U E S I S S U E S

those robes look more like a cardinal or POPE'S attire

don't pick on DFA...he's got some issues he's dealing w/...but he's taken the step to see a counselor...

see recent edit... you're still a bitch...

you writin' a novel for a response, bitch??? dammit...i watched your sorry ass too long on "Who's Online"...shoot...

There wasn't anything racist in the initial posts except what your sensitive skin put into it... You got some issues...see a shrink

question: Why the racial slurs??

Oh, scary scary scary!!!! One must wonder why you have a "Costco-sized box of enemas"!!!

PUSH THE DANCING DORK

hmmm...that does beg the question as to why gary has a goat for an avatar pic??? Based on thrutch's comments i would expect a goose or a turkey!

How do you tell the difference between Liberals, Conservatives, and Southerners? Scenario: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges. You are carrying a loaded Glock 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? Liberal response: Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to societyand to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? Should I call 9-1-1? Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior. This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus. Conservative response: BANG! Southerner response: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click....Reload...BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click. Taken from an email sent to me...

what about more of a community discussion?????

made in the shade...

Off-White: Yes. Killing babies is off limits. are you a parent? you think that crap is funny? Stonehead: your reply speaks for itself. Have a nice day. For once, i agree w/ dwayner/merv...

bitter bitter bitter bitter puhtoooey Just spit it out and move on...

YAH! I'm waiting!! All hell is gonna break loose!!

schweet post! That's it in a nutshell...