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    Yadda, Yadda

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dwayner:

    My favored venue of choice for initial instruction on rock in Leavenworth is "Beginner's Buttress" (also called "Mountaineer's" or "Mounties" buttress by the group that often covers it like flies and would probably like to call it their own.)
    [/b]

    Doesn't Viktor call it Mountaineer's Dome in his guide book?

     

    Is Viktor a closet Mountie? [Eek!]

    Self Rescue / Partner Rescue

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Freeman:

    Chelan County Mountain Rescue has decided to postpone the public Self Rescue Seminar until next spring. It is our feelings that there is not sufficient time to put this class together this year. Unfortunately by opening this to non CCMR members many issues arise that are not present with our normal training programs, including the liability of our organization and individual members....

     

    I apologize for prematurely generating interest in a program that was not ready. It is apparent from the response that there is a very great need for this type of seminar and I believe that organizations like CCMR are the ones that should be presenting it to the climbing community....

     

    In the mean time I recommend that every climber seek out as much information on this subject as possible - including classes by other groups, books and magazines, and simply working through scenarios with your climbing partners....

    Arrrgh. [Mad]

     

    Let's see. It's dangerous to have safety courses taught by knowledgable instructors. It's better to learn from your buddies who know less than you do.

     

    Arrrgh. [Mad]

     

    This is not a knock against you, Freeman, or your organization. Thanks for trying. There are plenty of 'climbing' clubs that can't organize climbs or classes for their own members for similar reasons.

     

    Arrrgh. [Mad]

    necessities, novelties, and plain uselessness

    in Newbies

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by chucK:

    quote:
    Originally posted by Attitude:

    My rack and harness gear for trad:

    [...]

     

    3 tied slings - single, double, triple

    belay gloves (Home Depot)

    2 hero loops (6 mm perlon)

     

    [...]

    Attitude has identified him/herself as a Mountie!
    [geek]
    [laf]

     

    I was sport climbing with a friend who out weighed me by a good 60 lbs. I tried lowering him barehanded one time. Owwww. Now I have gloves for such situations. They also make long rappels a little more enjoyable.

     

    Your mileage may vary.

     

    [ 09-18-2002, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: Attitude ]

    Half ropes

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing:

    [Roll Eyes]

     

    Ah, DFA knows that. He was making like to joke. You know, like instead of the half-ropes being used side by side, that they were being tied end to end to make one full-length rope. Apparently this was a little too subtle for certain cave-dwelling folk to grasp ...

    Try typing slower. Maybe that will help.

    Roll the Credits...

    in Spray

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by MF206er:

    Whatever the case may be I feel like a lesser person and a lesser climber for reading this site and posting on it. The first time I heard of it a friend told me to never look at it. I wish I would have followed his advice.

     

    This site is just a ridiculous game that absorbs time and thought and I am sick of it.

    Well, duh....

    sizing 5.10's

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing:

    The beauty of a lot of the new thongs that are out now is that with the curved and cambered last, you get excellent performance out of them without crippling the shit out of your little piggie. Dr. Flash Amazing's last several pairs have all been comfy once broken in, and can be worn for extended bouldering sessions in the gym without causing much suffering.

    [Eek!]

    Rule that does not make sense in MRNP!

    in Mount Rainier NP

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by mr.radon:

    I have a
    "Seeing Eye Dog In Training"
    vest and go wherever I like.

    I've used this several times inside the park, by law they have to treat you as a handicapped person and therefore due to the American's w/ Disabilites act you can go wherever you please with'em.

    Looks like you're qualified for a morally handicapped parking space...

     

    [hell no]

    Free Climbing at VW on 9/11

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by sexual chocolate:

    Yes, I think there is the possibility of running a business without money always being the bottom line. One might do it to provide a service to the community, for example, because they care about people, about climbing, etc.. A dated ideal?

    And maybe the free climbing day on 9/11 is exactly that.

    Free Climbing at VW on 9/11

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by sexual chocolate:

    BTW, I'm unfortunately quite familiar with VW's history, and I think the egregiously high $15 a day is more proof as to what their motivations are....

    Let's see...

     

    Their motivation is to make a profit?

     

    Oh, the horror. [Eek!]

     

    What has capitalism come to?

    Free Climbing at VW on 9/11

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Chepe:

    It's really nothing but a shame that the incident happened last September. What the other shame is that Vertical World has figured out a way to make money from it when the hordes come in and rent gear. I'd rather climb for 10$ without such hoopla surrounding the place anyway.

    Huh?

     

    I think this is a nice gesture by VW. I believe many people will have a little extra emotional energy going next week, and physical activity is a good way to burn it off and offers a temporary distraction.

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