Paco

And to think last fall we had a "relationships suck" thread every two weeks or so.

So what rock climbing shoes do you like for hard multipitch slab climbs? I have used my 5.10 Moccasyms but I think that something else might work better. The 5.10 sticky rubber is nice, but it gets worn out pretty fast on slab climbs, especially when I start sliding/falling down. Maybe something board lasted for added support? Let me know your thoughts. TIA

A few weeks ago I was feeling motivated, but the weather was crap. I don't think conditions would be ideal right now either, but my current fantasy week includes the following: Day 1: North Ridge of Baker, then Coleman Headwall. Maybe do both in one push although I would want it to be on an overcast day so I'm not on the headwall on a sunny afternoon. Day 2: Rest or Coleman Headwall depending on above. Drive over to Shuksan. Day 3: North Face of Shuksan Day 4: Rest Day 5/6: Price Glacier with a jaunt up Nooksack Tower. Bivy near Nooksack Tower. I think this would be a fucking awesome week! Make me feel like a poser and go get it all. All these routes would be new to me so therein lies some of the appeal.

Yeah, Leavenworth or Smith Rocks would probably be your best bet, but I'm going to take my chances in Squamish with a few others. If it rains I'll just eat awesome french toast, drink coffee, and bug thelawgoddess while she works.

I always seem to hop on Thin Fingers when I'm at Index. I've climbed Shuksan via the Sulphide a number of times. It's still one of my favorite routes though.

Shut up cracked. The weather does look lousy for the weekend. Sunny weather up until Friday evening. So where is everyone climbing this weekend? L-Worth seems like the best bet. I suppose stone gardens is always an option.

Thanks

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Paco's guide for meeting and dating chicks: Remember these two things when you see a female that you are interested in: 1) Who the fuck am I? - i.e. Why would this girl want to date you? The answer is always the same; she's not interested because you are just another bland face in the crowd. 2) It doesn't fucking matter. - Chicks will date even the lamest guys. Remeber the time you saw that smoking hot chick with that totally ugly tool. Yeah, what the hell was she doing with him? Problem is though you'll never get to be that tool. Give up hope, get fueled by your angst; GO CLIMBING! The more angst and self loathing, the bigger, harder, and more audacious the climb. Next up, a single push solo of Infinite Spur... Oh, I remembered a third item: 3) You'll always be wrong - Show up at the first date with some flowers because everyone knows chicks dig flowers. Chicks response "Who the fuck is this desperate asshole showing up with flowers just so he can get in my pants" Date goes poorly. Next time on another date you decide not to bring flowers. What happens? "Who the fuck is this inconsiderate cheap bastard showing up without flowers" Date goes poorly.

Logged some flight time at Smith with a few cc.comers. Watched figger8 collect some frequent flyer miles as well. Beers and bonfire at the grasslands. Good times for sure!

You'll be able to find this gaper at Smith this weekend also. I'll be rolling in, chafeured by ehmmic in the stylin' (in white, not red), sometime late Saturday AM. Distel32, are you heading down this weekend? When are you gonna finish chain? See y'all there.

I'm watching the weather, but I'll probably still make the trip up for the long weekend. I feel the need for some Squamish granite crack goodness. And hell, the french toast at Toaster's is that good!

Cracked, for one minute, step outside your "zone of stupidity" and try to engage your four, count 'em four, neurons in a cooperative effort and visualize the sea of prana sport bra and low cut midriff baring attire that will be parading in front of yourself...then compare this vision of heaven on earth to a comparable nightmare of one of your smellin' like a goat buddies snoring away in a filthy, flea ridden, sopping seeping tent... Understand??? duh

Great TR jja! Sorry you didn't get any climbing in, but it sounds like an interesting weekend none-the-less. Anyway, it was an entertaining read. Thanks.

So where can one buy said video? I need some good climbing porn.

Yup, prolly 'round 8 or shortly thereafter.

The weather doesn't look too promising for this weekend; otherwise...

Thanks for the pics icegirl. Sorry I missed out on the fun. Looks like it was a good time.

Way to get after it Josh! I need to get off my lazy ass and do something in the mountains. It's been too long.

Awesome gentlemen!

Sweet pics boulder boy!

You can add my name to the list of tuff-pullin' sprayers fo' this weekend.

Sweet photo on the cover!