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quote: Originally posted by scot'teryx: quote:boner. dude. did you see the size range... 44-68! who the hell wears 68" waist!?! those sizes are not the waist measurements, probably euro sizing or some such thing. It is euro sizing, you gotta actually read the text on the page Found this on that site: Size Euro(US): 42(27-28) 44(29) 46(30-31) 48(32) 50(33-34) 52(35) 54(36-37) 56(38) 58(40) 60(42) 64(46) 66(48) 68(50) A climber with a 50" waist? Shit, he's gonna need a lot more than Schoeller, like a 12 mm rope, and a shit loader of screamers.

quote: Originally posted by thelawgoddess: when are those longhorns gonna stop dreaming? Its not over until the fat lady sings or whatever that proverb is. Remember last year when Texas lost to OU and still ended up in the Big XII Champ. game? Hook 'em

I won a pair of La Sportiva boots and you can bet your bet your ass I'm gonna use them. One of my friends was a little sour about that because he really wanted them. I gave him a hat I got as a "runner-up" prize. Feathered Friends rocks.

quote: Originally posted by erik: toast i will teach you for beer!!!! and if you are a hot chick the lessons are free!!!!! We should require an 'M' or 'F' in the person's avatar so you know when you are talking to guy or chick. Sorry erik, Toast is a dude.

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: 8 Mile buttress 11worth ... Icicle Buttress R&D 11worth Castle Rock Midway 11worth Castle Rock Saber 11worth ... Tony (aka: Toast): I wish we would have done some of these when we were over there a couple weeks ago? Too many people and to much and not enough climbing. Maybe next time (...maybe next weekend). I'll email you.

I bought a pair of boots from that website about 6 months ago. I got them for half of what I would have paid retail. The site is legit. 2 other friends have also bought from Marco (owner). It does take a long time to get the goods though, like 4-6 weeks. When I ordered they did not take credit cards and I had to use an escrow service. Just be patient or email Marco.

This is my first real year of climbing. I've 'summited' 11 mountains and been shut out on 3 more (attempted). Whatever you want to call them, I've been on 14 'climbs' this year. The mountains I've 'climbed' range from Shuksan (Fisher Chimneys) to Hood (Hog's Back) and Mt. Thomson (West Ridge) to The Fin. Some hard, some easy, all fun. I like the quote from some ad that goes: "its not about the destination, its about the journey" or something to that effect. I hope I can always climb by that philosophy. To me the summit matters not. Except Rainier, that was one that I got shut out on that I really wanted. I hope I never become a peak bagger. (not that there is anything wrong with that, it's just not for me). To each, his (or her) own.

quote: Originally posted by sk: Anna and I are heading to Leavenworth for the weekend of September 28th! Let us know if you will be arround so we can have a pub club arround a camp fire or some such nonsense I'll be in Icicle with about 10-12 others (non-cc.comers) this weekend. Maybe I'll bump into you out there. Have fun and lots. Anna: I meet most of your requirements.

Has anyone heard anything more about these SARs? I have 3 friends in the area but they aren't due back until late tonight. Thanks.

Just bringing this to the top. Conditions...anyone??

Any one been up the corkscrew route recently? How is the glacier? Thanks in advance.

climbed east ridge of Ingalls on Sunday. Saturday night car camped at 3000 ft (in a campground below esmeralda trailhead). It was below freezing when we woke up at 6 am. Frost on tent, ground. Water froze that was outside. I had my 30 degree bag and was on the edge of comfortable. Sunday started to snow around 1 or 2 pm before turning to rain. In the evening it was overcast and t-shirt weather. Forecast had been for a SL of 6500 ft but it was at least below 3000 ft so I don't think you should rely on that.

quote: Originally posted by LUCKY: If you climbed at exit 38 after work 8/28 you car was probably car prowled Credit card thief slim jims door, and the latest is he scans your card and makes a copie then emptys your account. Due to the fact that he locks your car back up and does not steel anything most people don't know they have been had . This has been going on for 7 years that I know of, the parking lot is a cash cow for these thiefs Spread the word and keep a lookout And bust the mutha up if you catch him I was at exit 38 on said day. I also stupidly left my wallet in the car. I haven't had any unauthorized charges on my cards yet. To those this has happened too, when did you notice your credit cards numbers were being charged? Thanks for the info. I will pass it around to none cc.comers.

quote: Originally posted by JoshK: Anybody knows who deals in bibler tents locally (seattle)?? I've looked at the integral designs tents at nelsons shop and want to see the biblers now. thanks, -josh REI sells them but I don't often see them in the store, also Cascade Crags in Everett sometimes has them. Call first.

Thanks for the info so far. I am leaning towards Frostbite Ridge at this time. How technical is it? I don't own a second tool or ice screws. Are those typically needed on this route? Thanks.

I am planning on climbing Glacier Peak this weekend and trying to choose a route. I have narrowed it to three (most popular): Sitkum Glacier, Frostbite Ridge, or Disappointment Peak Cleaver. I'm interested in opinions of the routes by people that have done them and in the current conditions of these routes. Thanks in advance.

I have an Olympus D520. Small and light (6.3 oz) holds 2 AA batteries. Simple to use also. I like it, but it seems function more slowly in colder weather. ??

Has anyone been up this route recently (past couple of weeks)? Is there any snow fields left on the upper mountain? How would this be for a 1-dayer? Thanks in advance.

I always wear a helmet, even if I am just doing "difficult" scrammbling. Its a risk-reward thing and the risks of not wearing one are far greater than the rewards. I rather be "the hand" than not wear a helmet. Just for the record: I don't wear a helmet in a rock gym, Marymoor wall, etc.

Great TR Scot'teryx. I was a little hesitant about going up Rainier this time of year but it doesn't sound like a problem as long as you get an early start. thanks.

Has any one been up this route in the past week or 2? How are the late season conditions; bridge crossings, etc? Is RMI still taking groups up? What do you think about camping at Ingraham Flats or Anvil Rock to "escape" the crowds? Thanks in advance.

Nice trip report DFA Why do you always talk about yourself in third person? Are you really on that big of an ego trip?

I'm heading out to Mt. Thompson this weedend. Has anyone climbed the West Ridge recently? Is there any snow on the approach? Is there a water source near the base of the climb or should I pack in all my water? How long does it take? Any info on this would be great. Thanks.

4 of us are out at Exit 38 a couple months ago (3 guys, 1 girl) . We had a couple of ropes up and were all standing around talking for a second. The sole female ties into one of the ropes and proclaims in a serious voice, "who wants to do me?" (meaning who wants to belay). The 3 of us almost died laughing and then she realized what she had said. Needless to say that is a common phrase now.

Paul, thanks for the info. We summited Hoodoo and Libby on Saturday. It took us 12 hours car to car. I think it could be done in 8-10 hours with no breaks. Hoodoo is a pretty straight forward scramble. We had to do some 4th class scrambling to get around a false summit, but the rest was relatively easy. The traverse between Hoodoo and Libby took us about 2 hours. Portions of Raven Ridge are pretty exposed (~500ft cliff on one side) and involve some 4th class and low 5th class climbing/downclimbing. I would have preferred a rope (which we didn't bring) but some people may be comfortable with such exposure. Descending Libby sucked, the quickest way down was through an avalanche gully full of loose rock. It took us 1 hour to drop ~800-900 feet. An easier (less stupid) descent would have been on the South side of Raven Ridge but that would have added several hours. Or you could traverse Raven Ridge back to the notch. If you are interested in more detail, let me know.