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Can you think of a decent pub in Yakima? The Grants Brewpub is played out.

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I introduced 46% of my ex-girlfriends to them... then I found myself single again

Okay, so most of you already climb, but what if you're a Newbie? Have you wondered how to get started climbing, where to get the skills to climb mountain peaks, or wondered what's involved in Basic climbing courses in the area? These courses provide a structured introduction to alpine climbing. They're not for everybody, but they might be for you. I'll be putting on a primer to Basic Climbing Courses at the Alderwood and Seattle REI stores in November and December. I'll cover the skills we teach, how these courses are structured, and what's involved. We will have representatives from the WAC, BOEALPS, Bushwackers, OSAT and the Everett Mountaineers available to answer questions. The dates are: REI Alderwood: November 16 at 7:00 PM REI Seattle: December 8 at 7:00 PM Pass this onto your friends who might be interested

I think I'd be less concerned about the cam and more concerned about the biner. The biner is stiff all around and is probably going to take hard impacts all the way down. The cam has lots of springy/bendy stuff. It'd have to impact in just the right orientation for it to take the same hard impact. Guys in Yosemite make a business collecting pro at the bottom of cliffs and peddling it at Camp 4. I might buy a cam for cheap cheap, but I don't think I'd buy a biner.

Shit, did you see this? Also, 20 oz beers on tap for $3.50 till 6:30. I like this place already.

So something catches on the trigger end of the rope as you descend, then you get down real quick

I've never been to K&K, but it's close enough I can crawl home.

Playing around in the shop, they felt ever so wobbley. I didn't like that. Also, from what I understand they place quite differently. How do they feel to place?

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Snugtop, is it really your birthday?

I dunno, Shizzy, I probably wouldn't have ventured out to Goose Egg Mountain without Yoder's beta. We drove out there Friday morning, climbed lots of routes at RC and the Oasis, Rode the Lightning on Saturday, and got bit by Ed's rope eating crack at the Bend today. Had to cut off about 12' from a nearly brand new Mammut bi-weave sixty But all in all it was good. In fact, it was great. The weather was perfect, we only ran into one climbing party all weekend, and to top it off, all the routes were new to me. I give Crackima

Nice TR by the way

Um, if I remember correctly, you're a Mountaineer

The Sloop!

We didn't have any problems with crevasses, but that was a month ago now. There are lots of options on where to bivy, but there was a nice spot near the second col that drops you down to where you'd start.

American Spirits of course Happy Birthday Snugtop

Nice! Sorry I missed out. I took my nieces out fishing to Potholes and caught my first Bass.

You might want to think of this more in terms of how grateful you'll be if he/she saves your ass from getting hurt. I'm met a few guides, and most know their shit and have been very helpful even though I wasn't a client. In general, they don't get paid very well, and they do it because they love their sport and sharing that love with a newb like you. Keep in mind the guide outfit gets most of the fees you pay. My $0.02, I wouldn't feel bad about tipping them well.

Can somebody hook me up with a committee level contact in the WAC? PM me or send me an email to ttsuboi at oz dot net. Thanks,

I think we had a 60. It wasn't my rope though.

I met him in Ouray this year. He almost squeezed my hand off He's a strong muthaphucker. Glad he made it out alive.

I didn't realize this beforehand, but it's helpful to have a second rope for a double rope rappel off the first pitch of this route. There is an intermediary rap station to the left about 25 meters down, but for a number of reasons I really didn't like it. Anyway, a heads up.

Yeah, but you guys are hardcore

I used the 55 this week for a three day trip up to Dorado Needle and Eldorado(rock/glacier.) It was just big enough for me. I stuffed a rope inside but had to strap my helmet on the outside. I had space to spare, though. I could have overpacked a few things, used the spindrift collar and extended up the top lid if I needed to. For winter, though, that might be tough (more food, more clothes, bottle of booze...) I have a few pin pricks showing and a scuff or two, but burlier material = more weight. For the most part, I really like the Shadow 55.