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I just got some digital photos from one of my pals from a little adventure we took recently. That's us on top of the Petzoldt Ridge on the Grand Teton, taken from near the top of the Golden Staircase by a bud on our other rope team. One of the more entertaining climbs I've done recently. Petzoldt Ridge I can't seem to make the photo appear in the post today....wank, wank, wank.....you'll just have to look at the link. [ 08-30-2002, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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I hear a little axle-grease in the crack will help slide those fixed cams out, too.
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I found similar results when I ran the numbers. The absolute best deal I found was buying a slightly used Bibler I found online. I found plenty of used I-tents for sale, only a few Eldos.
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quote: Originally posted by fern: last weekend there was a purple camalot stuck but rattly on Godzilla. A long nut-tool and needle nose vicegrips would probably get it out. so might a tire iron or a scissors jack.......
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Has anyone had any experience with Mirazyme? Bibler and SD recommend it for cleaning/deodorizing tents. Some reviews say it's decent for removing the funk from synthetic clothing. any real life experience out there you're willing to share? mirazyme backpacker mag review Bibler website
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Mickey's is my brew of choice when licking wounds from broken relationsips. It's so awful that you feel much better when you stop drinking it. Is there any logic in that?...........
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quote: Originally posted by Dwayner: Maybe that's why he can listen to, cry with, and sincerely feel the pain of the many people who come to him in desperation. Just like you, Dwayner! We all appreciate the support and luv you provide us in our hour of need. cough....cough.....hack.........
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COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!!! [ 08-30-2002, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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exactly, I guess my sarcasm isn't coming across yet this morning......NEED MORE COFFEE..............
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Remember this? old post Well check this out (from Cascadecrags.com) and she's not pulling on the rope.
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I haven't looked at the most recent design changes for ID, but if they're still using the 'tube' vents near the top of the tent I'll vouch for the better efficiency of the triangular vents at the apex of the roof in the Biblers. The Bibler/BD website often has clearance specials on 2nds or blems, too. They're usually the green color (go figure), but if you can stand green it may be worth it.
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quote: Originally posted by Jim: There's a guy here in Seattle who's family owns a shoe repair place downtown on Stewart and Fourth. He's the son and only does climbing shoes. Dave Page is backed up big time right now cause his help is off on climbing trips. Dave suggested this guy to me. He also will pick up shoes for resoling from the climbing gyms in town. fyi, I took some shoes into Ramutas today and they're running a bit slow (Sept 10th) on turnaround time due to the fact the climbing shoe resoler (the son) is out climbing somewhere....go figure! They're actually at 6th and Stewart [ 08-29-2002, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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Man, the site Trask got that photo from is amazing. Look at this from the same site (definitely not Scottish)....
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Check out this link and crunch the numbers for yourself: Kurt's 2001 tour summary Kurt did 68 events across the country in 2001, and brought in a whoppin $24,000 for the access fund. (That's an average of $353 per event for those of you too stoned to divide.) And depending on how much the sponsors kicked in (RockList.com, Ropegun, Rock and Ice, and Black Diamond, etc.), each one may have been a net loss for the AF (compared to if the sponsors had donated directly to the AF). Now I certainly haven't raised even a single dollar for the AF, and with all due respect for the man, his tour appears to be a big climbing roadtrip he can write off. Hopefully it will catch on and take off here, generating a little more $$ in 2002. [ 08-30-2002, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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It's amazing how fast the weather moves in there. I was there for a few days recently and experienced everything from scorching sun, rain, snow, thunder, and (thankfully) no lighting until we were driving out. fyi, Irene's Arete and the Petzoldt Ridge are spectacular climbs!
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Here it is..... Pogue's climbing page with link to Hells Canyon I heard climbers from Boise and La Grande were the primary route developers. Kevin or shops in one town or the other may have some topos. I was there a couple of years ago with no more than a cryptic description of how to get to one of the crags. We climbed for a day on single pitch sprot routes. Rumor has it there are multipitch routes up to 6 pitches there. The limestone is in good shape and the setting is nice...no traffic, no crowds (when I was there). Anyone else have more beta on HC?
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there are some AWESOME limestone sprot routes in Hell's Canyon on the OR/ID border. Kevin Pogue has a good description of some of the routes, approaches, etc on his website. I'll dig around for it and post it here if I find it. (I know, I know, after razzing DFA about sporties originating from the abyss and all I'll certainly catch it for this post....but hey, I don't really discriminate against the odd bolt when I run across it......)
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quote: Originally posted by trask: dude, i find your avatar picture quite disturbing. please warn me before posting again. for a real thrill click on the 'profile' tab. the detail in the larger image is amazing. [ 08-29-2002, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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you certainly don't need op. thumbs to use a firearem. consider the time honored technique of commiting suicide by pulling the trigger with your big toe. guess that could be difficult with webbed feet, though....
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A different perspective: I learned to climb while I lived in the midwest. It was always a road trip to get to the good climbing areas, but it can be done. One of my favorite climbing partners lives in Kansas City, Mecca of climbing that IT is. He comes out to Seattle a couple times a year for the big climbs, does other road trips to some great areas, and putzes around on local rock there the rest of the time. So, it can be done, but it will take some effort. Consider enrolling in a NOLS course or some other kind of climbing/mountaineering course to get the basics down, see if you like it, and see if you're willing to invest the time and money into it that it WILL ultimately take to excel. Check out the local university outdoor programs...check out the local climbing gyms and clubs if you haven't already, they can be a good source of info, instruction, and partners. The most important thing I'll stress is: get some instruction! preferably professional. [ 08-23-2002, 12:26 PM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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quote: Originally posted by erik: hey tinker......you betta hope your old lady dont see what you are doin on the site...... she's got a good sense of humor, don't think I've crossed the line, yet......... thanks for the heads up. (though she did come close to thunking me in the head when she thought I was gawking too much at Krazy1 at Leavenworth awhile back) [ 08-23-2002, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: Thinker ]
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LOVE
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quote: Originally posted by timi: And that's sopposed to make her feel comfortable how? That just scared my dog. aw....I just couldn't resist the pun, and the excuse to introduce my new Avatar.
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quote: jkrueger's signature: Chronic Gumby Moment »»» Attempting to find useful Leavenworth beta in the Smoot guidebook. QB] I like the photographs for orientation, otherwise I have little use for it myself.