Seriously though, Von's Grand City Roaster is a good place for a beer and some meat, or if you are looking cheap, Happy Teriyaki is a favorite of mine that I do at least once a week.
I call Paddy Coyne's at 1190 Thomas St., Seattle, Wa 98109. Paddy's a really cool guy and he's about as hard to understand with his thick Irish accent as some of those Coonasses in New Orleans.
That's what I would be afraid of...Having a mashed $60 piece of metal that is only useful for a doorstop afterwards. Not to mention the biners and whatnot used to hook the rope to the cam as well. Probably not a good idea to rap off of one piece of pro either. Take a sling, leave a sling.
Count me in on the DT'n. Can't do it today, but pretty much anytime after 5:30pm on weekdays and all weekend long. Might even be fun in the rain, too!!
60m will obviously get you up a longer route, and I believe in Europe their standard is pretty much 60m now. IMHO, I think having the extra length is better, so that if you are doing something knarly and your rope gets hacked, you have a better chance of saving a good portion of it. Of course, it's always a better idea to avoid rock fall.
Blake said:
There is any area up near exit 38 that is detailed in the WA Ice guide. I've been meaning to get up there and try it out. Alas, I just sharpened my tools and pons last weekend too, guess I'll need to do it again before the real ice cometh.
My buddy had to bail this weekend, so I am again left with good weather and no partner to climb. Was planning on heading up the Cockscomb on Mt. Baker, but am game for anything: sport, trad, glacier, alpine, whatever. PM me if you are interested.