matt_warfield

thumbs up on Escalante. I sort of agree on Lake Powell but the tourons are on the middle of the lake. Lots of canyons on the sides with nobody. But imagine that place before the damn dam.

I am fairly sure that I have climbed about as long as Dane (and have seen his initials at Vantage) but totally agree. The technology changes yearly. You should have started in knickers and wool.

If you want a true slot canyon, do Paria river. But with slots, expect scrambling, wading, and a fair amount of other adventure. Zion is going to be more open, not as dangerous as in being confined. Google Aron Ralston. But as discussed above, you do not want to be in these canyons when there is rain. Flash flood in a slot is bad. I agree with mattp, we are not sure about what you mean by canyoneering.

Think about Lake Powell. It's warm and has a huge number of canyons. Do some research because it is a big area. One of my favorite outdoor experiences was to kayak in to what turned out to be a little wider than a kayak slot, then hike into the biggest cave I have ever seen. The locals will know but the 4 Corners area is awesome as is Zion. You just have to know what your goal is: slot canyon, little bigger, even bigger, or as big as the Grand. I

It's not stupidity but it is irrelevant and not appropriate but mostly factual.

I agree with Gene. Sleeping bags are the bomb. Why wouldn't you want something enclosed? When you are camping out at -25 or so the hardest part is bodily functions and putting up with your tentmate for endless nighttime hours from inside your nice bag which has been the norm for decades.

on that, but on rock it started happening a little later. Lynn Hill pretty much blew the lid off things and now there are plenty more doing so well. Blum was in Bozeman when I was in college and I thought the title of her book was awesome.

I understand. Right now I am watching the 8 mile movie. Women posting is like Eminem breaking into rap. It can work. And you are absolutely correct about the Caucasian comment. Like it or not, the white boys like climbing and hockey come hell or high water. You go girls. But as usual I must digress a bit and of course invite controversy. Bad news is that in sports like track and field, power shit like long jump and 100m. we men rule and always will and will always kick butt in the marathon. But climbing is changing and the gender gap for rock and bouldering and ice is pretty small. In the mountains men may have a slight advantage due to body mass, more and more important the farther you go and higher you go. Just don't go climbing with Snooki, JWow, or any Kardashian. Hey, its winter, I have to make a small smartass statement.

Sounds like a keeper! :-) She is one of the best keepers ever (well maybe except Lynn Hill). Great ability, great personality, but neither one is in my creel which is what "fishermen" like to do. But yet there's more. Women climbers are awesome but few post here anymore. They are so capable and many are great writers. How can we get them back?

I have been with a fair number of women in and out of the mountains and have no money and no spouse. How could that possibly happen? By saying only 10-20 pitches, start at dawn, might be some weather and an overnight or two if things don't work out that well sometimes. On the other hand I climbed Heinous Cling at Smith right after Brittany Griffith and am pretty sure she could kick my ass. Plus she likes gin. Women rock.

I can't edit this post, so sorry about doubling up. The internet at the speed of light sometimes turns into a snail or a pet rock.

Can't comment on the valley. 8D I can say I had my boxers on inside out and backwards yesterday with my gf but in the past still managed to carry a 60 lb. pack to the Enchantments with my second wife. While she took an "alpine bath" I erected the tent, prepared a cocktail, and she and I watched the stars. Women, take care of your men and men take of your women.

I just spent two days with my boxers inside out and backwards. I at least was not commando which I have often done in the wild. I just took a nap and found out my t-shirt was on backwards. We need women before we get to the mountains and in the mountains. On the other hand I took my last wife to the Enchantments and while she took an "alpine bath" I set up the tent and had a cocktail fixed when she got back and we watched the stars with wine. And overnight chased away the goats that wanted to lick everybody's pee.

I haven't read recent posts due to my recent high off low-T 1.62. What is he losing by making this statement? Last time I checked he was done racing. The goal from some athletes is to make a lot of money, drugs or not, then retire and make some more from the story. Let's reminisce for a moment about Wade Boggs and the panties or lack thereof. At least it was legal.

Tvash, It's no wonder you can't stay warm because it is taun taun. In my opinion, down was once disregarded and is now respected again. But as a sleeping bag and not a base. I prefer Thermarest but have dealt with thinner in certain situations, including spooning when necessary.

My solution and I would take less than the average salary of a Congressman and it would take 2 minutes: -Abolish assault rifles knowing they will still exist and be smuggled in like illicit drugs are right now. -Accept the fact that 3 times 10 rounds equals 30 rounds in three clips, which takes 2 seconds to change but pass a law knowing it wouldn't work. It has happened before. -Background checks are a great idea -One word: blackmarket. Defeats any law.

In today's world, Reagen would be termed a liberal. And the problem is many fuck up others before they fuck up themselves.

But we who are not skiers or ice climbers are wounded warriors in the winter and love seeing a TR anytime and I have checked with the President and Congress because they are busy doing nothing and didn't mind saying "no comment" All joking aside, we on this site enjoy TRs. Some like pics, some like prose, but something is more than nothing. But like ivan, I prefer things that are meant for us. We are "cascadeclimbers" not "afterthought" And I'll continue the conversation by saying we always appreciate content, not just remarks. Facebook has a person that starts something and then everybody just gives a like or a right on or a I agree or some other remark. But we like TRs and don't withhold.

Alright guys and girls check out "Hate Me" from Blue October on utube.

At one point I thought this was the answer. When is it acceptable for your kid to start doping? 9th grade? I wonder how many kids on Bellevue Football would test positive? If you allow the steroids that FloJo had that person would be just as dead as she is.

Latest craze is Adurol. Popular with the youngsters and like most illegal drugs is available for those whose age is under 18 but their wallet has more than 18.

infinitely inferior to index, weather permitting Vantage is fine in February and has lots of good climbing when granite is not available and the alternative is Young and the Restless on TV).

It's Sir Lancelot except that despite all those victories he couldn't keep Sheryl Crow. I agree with bistro mostly. Most were doping so the playing field was maybe level except some may have been better at it than others. But before we pile on Lance, let's remember Lasse Viren (blood doping), Flo-Jo (who's world record in track may never be broken because of steroids), Mark McGuire and Barry Bonds in baseball and it is just a shaving off the tip of the iceberg. Luckily, most climbers prefer mood altering instead

And use quotes and underlines and special effects because words alone apparently have no meaning to many without without special powers.